Description
A colorful and nutritious meal option that combines various healthy ingredients in a fun and appealing way.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (various colors)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup edamame, shelled
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bento box or container, start by placing a portion of quinoa at the bottom.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, shredded carrots, and edamame in sections around the quinoa.
- Add a dollop of hummus in one corner of the box.
- If desired, sprinkle feta cheese on top and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Seal the bento box and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences or seasonal availability.
- This meal can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg