You can create a nutrient rich, balanced and portion-controlled meal in these specially divided containers. Long a Japanese tradition, a bento box traditionally contains rice or noodles, fish or meat, with pickled and cooked vegetables.
The boxes are easy to make ahead and can be eaten on the go. When packing your box, focus on the flavors you enjoy.
4 tips to packing bento
Vary textures
Think hard, soft, crispy, crunchy
Eat seasonally
Fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables retain more nutrients. Naturally ripened and harvested at the right time, they pack more flavor and nutrition.
A feast for your eyes
Vary the colors of ingredients. Diversity of colors leads the eye around, adding to anticipation of your meal.
Keep it simple
Slicing, dicing, julienning, or any of other cutting techniques affect flavor. Surface area can affect the flavor of vegetables and fruit. Avocado Egg Salad recipe can be found here.