Healthy School Lunch Bento Box
A colorful and nutritious school lunch bento box packed with fresh veggies, lean protein, and wholesome carbs, perfect for a balanced midday meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 4 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber slices
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup edamame, shelled
- 1 small apple, sliced
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions; allow to cool.
- Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
- Wash and prepare all vegetables and fruit: halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber and apple, shred carrots.
- Arrange quinoa at the base of the bento box.
- Place grilled chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, and edamame into separate compartments or sections around the quinoa.
- Add a small container or section with hummus for dipping.
- Sprinkle sunflower seeds over the quinoa or veggies for added crunch.
- Pack apple slices as a fresh, sweet finish to the meal.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired before packing.
Notes
For variety, swap grilled chicken with tofu or turkey slices; adding a hard-boiled egg can also boost protein.
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