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christmas bento

Christmas Bento: 5 Festive Secrets for Holiday Happiness


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A festive Christmas bento box filled with seasonal treats.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup steamed broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into shapes
  • 1/4 cup fruit (like strawberries or grapes)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
  2. Once cooked, let the rice cool.
  3. In a bento box, layer the rice and chicken.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and broccoli around the rice.
  5. Drizzle soy sauce over the chicken.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  7. Decorate with nori shapes and add fruit for sweetness.

Notes

  • Use any protein of your choice.
  • Customize vegetables based on preference.
  • Make it colorful with different fruits.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Bento
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bento box
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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