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valentines bento

Valentines bento: 5 Heartfelt Reasons to Make One Today


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

Description

A delightful Valentine’s Day bento box filled with love.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup cucumber slices
  • 1/4 cup strawberries
  • 1/4 cup chocolate hearts

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice and let it cool.
  2. Shape the rice into a heart using a mold.
  3. Cook the chicken and cut it into small pieces.
  4. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, and cucumbers in the bento box.
  5. Add strawberries and chocolate hearts for sweetness.
  6. Seal the bento box and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use any preferred protein.
  • Add other fruits as desired.
  • Keep the bento box cool until serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Bento
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bento box
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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