Description
These healthy bento box lunches are perfect for meal prep, providing a balanced mix of proteins, carbs, and vegetables to keep you energized throughout the day. Each bento box is colorful, nutritious, and easy to assemble, making lunchtime enjoyable and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4
- to taste
Instructions
- Start by cooking quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool.
- In a bento box, add a portion of the cooled quinoa as the base.
- Arrange diced grilled chicken on one side of the quinoa.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber next to the chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded carrots in a small section of the bento box.
- Add a dollop of hummus in another section.
- Top with avocado slices and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Close the bento box and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
- Feel free to swap out the chicken for tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- You can add any seasonal vegetables you like for extra nutrition.
- Make sure to keep the bento box cool if you’re not eating it right away.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 20
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