Description
Elevate your lunchtime routine with these vibrant and nutritious bento box lunches! Perfect for busy weekdays, these meals are not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning—ensuring you enjoy a delightful break during your day. Packed with protein, colorful veggies, and a delicious sauce, these bento boxes will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 grilled chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions. For convenience, prepare extra rice in advance.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper; grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Steam broccoli for about 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Assemble bento boxes by placing a scoop of rice in one corner, followed by chicken, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add quartered hard-boiled eggs to the mix.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the filled boxes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling/Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg