Healthy Bento Boxes
A vibrant and nutritious mix of veggies, grains, and proteins in easy-to-prepare bento box meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup steamed broccoli
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup protein (grilled chicken, tofu, or hard-boiled eggs)
- Soy sauce or teriyaki sauce for drizzling
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your base by cooling the rice or quinoa.
- Steam the broccoli until bright green and tender.
- Assemble the cooled rice or quinoa at the base of your bento box.
- Neatly arrange your steamed broccoli, sliced carrots, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber on top of the rice.
- Add your choice of protein next to the fresh veggies.
- Drizzle soy sauce or teriyaki sauce over your bento.
- Garnish with sesame seeds for extra crunch.
Notes
Bento boxes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; keep sauce separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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