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Rainbow bento box: Discover colorful meal ideas!

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A vibrant and nutritious meal option featuring a variety of colorful ingredients arranged in a bento box.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Bento Box Assembly
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, and green)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup edamame, shelled
  • 1/4 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1/4 cup avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari

Instructions

  1. Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
  2. While the quinoa is cooling, chop all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a bento box, start by placing a portion of quinoa at one side.
  4. Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, shredded carrots, edamame, purple cabbage, and avocado in separate sections of the bento box.
  5. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for added crunch.
  6. Drizzle soy sauce or tamari over the quinoa and vegetables before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the ingredients based on seasonal vegetables.
  • This bento box can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
  • For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu.

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