Healthy Bento Box Lunches [Infographic]

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Need some healthy lunch ideas for school or work? Look no further than the bento box.

Today’s blog post will explore what a bento box is and then provide some healthy recipes for your bento box lunches. Let’s jump right in!

What is a bento box?

In simple terms, Bento is a Japanese-style packed lunch, typically made up of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables. Bento boxes use compartments to provide a well-balanced meal and help control portion size.

Bento boxes are also carefully styled to be aesthetically pleasing. Some Japanese homemakers even arrange bento box contents to look like cartoon characters, animals, and other elaborate designs. You can start simple by neatly packing the food into separate compartments.

All you need to pack your own bento lunch is a takeout container with dividers or a bento-style lunch box. While you can stick with traditional Japanese bento ingredients, feel free to get creative with your recipes! Just be sure to include a main dish and some healthy sides from a variety of food groups.

Here are some modern bento box lunch recipes you can try: