Description
A vibrant and nutritious meal option that combines a variety of colorful ingredients in a bento box.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, green)
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup edamame, shelled
- 1/4 cup avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Soy sauce or dressing of choice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
- While the rice is cooling, prepare the vegetables by washing and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bento box, start by placing a portion of rice in one section.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, purple cabbage, edamame, and avocado in separate sections around the rice.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the vegetables for added flavor and crunch.
- Pack soy sauce or your favorite dressing in a small container for serving.
- Close the bento box and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences or seasonal availability.
- This bento box is perfect for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
- For added protein, consider including grilled chicken, tofu, or hard-boiled eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Bento Box Assembly
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg