Description
A variety of easy and nutritious vegan bento box ideas perfect for back-to-school meals. These lunchbox combinations are quick to prepare, balanced, and kid-friendly.
Ingredients
- Mini cucumbers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Roasted seaweed snacks
- Mini sweet bell peppers
- Crackers (vegan)
- Vegan cheese
- Fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- Apple slices
- Lemon juice (to prevent browning of apples)
- Rice
- Soy sauce
- Cucumber (diced)
- Avocado (diced)
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- Toasted nori
- Tofu (cubed and baked or pan-fried)
- Banana
- Peanut butter or other nut/seed butter
- Granola
- Yogurt (non-dairy)
- Wrap or tortilla (vegan)
- Hummus
- Leafy greens
- Shredded carrots
- Bell peppers (sliced)
- Edamame (cooked and shelled)
Instructions
- Prepare fruits and vegetables: wash, chop, and portion mini cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, berries, and apple slices (toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning).
- Assemble cheese and crackers with roasted seaweed snacks on the side.
- Cook rice and mix with a little rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Stir in diced cucumber and avocado to make a deconstructed sushi bowl. Top with sesame seeds and crumbled toasted nori.
- Pan-fry or bake cubed tofu until golden and crisp, then cool before adding to the sushi bowl or bento box.
- Slice banana and serve with peanut butter and granola as a fun dipping snack.
- Portion non-dairy yogurt into a small container for serving alongside the banana snack.
- Make a veggie wrap using a tortilla spread with hummus, and filled with leafy greens, shredded carrots, and sliced bell peppers. Roll tightly and slice in half.
- Cook edamame, season lightly with salt, and let cool before adding to the box.
- Pack each component into compartments of a bento-style lunch container for a balanced meal.
Notes
- You can customize each box based on available ingredients or dietary preferences.
- Use small containers to separate wet and dry items to keep them fresh.
- Tofu can be seasoned with soy sauce, garlic powder, or any favorite seasoning.
- These ideas are great for adults too — not just for kids!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
