Bento Box Lunch Ideas
"Around the world" bento boxes to delight the senses, both young and old!
Ingredients
Japanese Bento Box
- 1 California roll
- 1/3 cup steamed edamame
- 2 pieces matcha mochi
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges
- soy sauce garnish
Italian Bento Box
- 1-2 cups tortellini with pesto sauce
- 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup red grapes
- 2-3 mini biscotti
Mediterranean Bento Box
- 4 oz. cooked chicken breast
- 1-2 Tbsp. Greek seasoning
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 5-6 pieces mini pita bread
- 1/3 cup cubed feta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
Chinese Bento Box
- 4 oz. cooked chicken breast
- 3 Tbsp. teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 cup cooked white rice
- 1/3 cup steamed broccoli
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh kiwi
- 1 fortune cookie
American Bento Box
- 2 slices white bread
- 2 oz. deli turkey
- 2 oz. deli American cheese
- 1/3 cup baby carrots
- 1/3 cup sliced apples
- 1/4 cup ranch dip
- 2-3 chocolate chip cookies
Instructions
Japanese Bento Box
- Steam the edamame according to package directions. Drain the mandarin oranges of their liquid. Arrange all ingredients in bento box.
Italian Bento Box
- Boil and drain the tortellini according to package directions for al dente. Toss with pesto sauce.
- Thread the mozzarella balls and pepperoni onto toothpicks in an alternating pattern.
- Arrange all ingredients in bento box.
Mediterranean Bento Box
- Season the cooked chicken with souvlaki seasoning. Cut into cubes. Thread onto toothpicks.
- Cut feta cheese into cubes.
- Arrange all ingredients in bento box.
Chinese Bento Box
- Coat the cooked chicken in teriyaki sauce. Slice into strips.
- Steam the broccoli.
- Arrange all ingredients in bento box.
American Bento Box
- Make the turkey and cheese sandwich. Cut into fun shapes, if desired.
- Arrange all ingredients in bento box.
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