Light Bento Box
Experience a burst of fresh flavors and vibrant colors with this Light Bento Box, perfect for lunch or a weekend brunch. Packed with nutritious ingredients like grilled chicken, quinoa, and crisp vegetables, this dish offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress at any gathering or brighten your busy day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 4 oz grilled chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 small ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions (about 15 minutes) until fluffy.
- Grill or pan-sear seasoned chicken breast over medium heat until fully cooked (about 6 minutes per side). Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and cucumber into rounds or sticks.
- In a container, layer cooked quinoa as the base. Arrange chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado on top.
- Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; drizzle over the assembled ingredients.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box (400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg