Name: Vegetarian Bento Box Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen edamame beans (thawed); ¼ cup cucumbers (diced); ¼ cup bell peppers (diced); 1 tbsp feta cheese (crumbled); ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (unsalted); 1 tbsp soy sauce; ½ tbsp rice vinegar; 6 small rectangles of nori; ½ cup sliced bell peppers; ½ cup sliced carrots; 2 tbsp hummus; ½ whole wheat pita (sliced into triangles); 2 ounces cheddar cheese or cheese of choice; ½ cup strawberries; ½ cup chocolate graham crackers or cookies of choice

Description

A colorful and nutritious Vegetarian Bento Box featuring a refreshing cucumber edamame salad, crunchy vegetables, savory cheese and hummus, fresh fruit, and a sweet treat—perfect for a quick, balanced, and visually appealing meal.

Ingredients

Salad

1 cup frozen edamame beans (thawed)
¼ cup cucumbers (diced)
¼ cup bell peppers (diced)
1 tbsp feta cheese (crumbled)
¼ cup pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
1 tbsp soy sauce
½ tbsp rice vinegar

Vegetables & Wrap

6 small rectangles of nori
½ cup sliced bell peppers
½ cup sliced carrots
2 tbsp hummus
½ whole wheat pita (sliced into triangles)

Cheese & Sides

2 ounces cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
½ cup strawberries
½ cup chocolate graham crackers or cookies of choice

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Instructions

Prepare Cucumber Edamame Salad: In a small mixing bowl, combine the thawed edamame beans, diced cucumbers, diced bell peppers, crumbled feta cheese, unsalted pumpkin seeds, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Mix well and adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
Assemble Salad Section: Create a section in the bento box for the cucumber edamame salad. Add the small rectangles of nori along with the sliced bell peppers and sliced carrots for added crunch and freshness.
Add Cheese and Wrap Section: In a separate section of the bento box, place the cubed cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice), pita triangles, and a serving of hummus for dipping.
Include Fruit and Sweet Treat: Finally, add the fresh strawberries and your choice of sweet treat such as chocolate graham crackers or cookies to complete the bento box with a balanced dessert component.

Notes

Feel free to swap cheddar cheese with any cheese you prefer or omit for a vegan option.
You can replace pumpkin seeds with any other nuts or seeds such as sunflower seeds or chopped almonds.
For extra flavor, sprinkle some sesame seeds on the cucumber edamame salad.
This bento box is best served fresh but can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated.
Adjust soy sauce amount if you prefer low sodium intake.