Description
Elevate your lunchtime with this vibrant and nutritious healthy bento box lunch. Packed with protein, fresh veggies, and wholesome grains, this meal provides essential nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day. Perfect for work, school, or picnics, each bite delivers a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 4 oz grilled chicken breast
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup carrot sticks
- 2 tbsp tahini sauce (mixed with lemon juice and garlic)
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions (1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water). Bring to a boil, then simmer until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and spices of choice. Grill on medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165?F/75?C). Let rest before slicing.
- Slice cucumbers into rounds, halve cherry tomatoes, and cut carrots into sticks.
- In your bento box, layer cooked quinoa at the bottom, followed by sliced grilled chicken. Arrange cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and carrot sticks in separate compartments.
- Whisk together tahini sauce with lemon juice and garlic; drizzle over the chicken or pack separately.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box (400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg