Description
The Light Bento Box is a vibrant and nutritious meal that transforms healthy eating into an enjoyable experience. Bursting with colorful vegetables, tender grilled chicken, and protein-packed quinoa, this dish is perfect for busy weekdays or delightful picnics. Easy to customize with seasonal ingredients or personal preferences, you can savor every bite as you indulge in a symphony of flavors. Prepare this visually appealing bento box in just 30 minutes and take your lunch game to the next level!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 grilled chicken breast (6 oz.), sliced
- 1 cup carrot sticks
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions; rinse and boil until fluffy.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked, then slice.
- Prepare the vegetables by halving cherry tomatoes and cutting carrots into sticks; wash the spinach.
- In a bento box or container, layer quinoa at the base, followed by grilled chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, spinach, carrot sticks, and a scoop of hummus.
- For extra flair, add sliced avocado and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Enjoy your colorful creation at work or on-the-go!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg