Lunch on the Go

Chef's Tips
Written By Nakia Laubscher

Discover lunch ideas that are quick and easy to prep and pack on the go while still being delicious and interesting! Use bento box style lunches for your back to school routine!

 

Tips to creating 5 bento boxes on Sunday night

  1. Choose 2 or 3 veggies for the week

    1. for example: soy glazed carrots, horiatiki salad, and steamed spinach

  2. Choose 2 or 3 starches for the week

    1. for example: rice, quinoa, and roasted sweet potatoes

  3. Choose 1 or 2 proteins for the week

    1. for example: grilled chicken tenderloins and hard boiled eggs

  4. Mix and match these ingredient combinations into boxes that sound appealing to you. Add additional sauces and garnishes when appropriate

    1. Day 1: Soy Glazed Carrots, Rice, and Grilled Chicken with a Teriyaki Sauce

    2. Day 2: Horiatiki Salad, quinoa, and Chicken with a tzatziki sauce

    3. Day 3: Steamed Spinach, Rice, Hard Boiled Egg with Sriracha and chiffonade thai basil

    4. Day 4: Horiatiki Salad, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Chicken, and za’ataar seasoned chickpeas

    5. Day 5: Soy Glazed Carrots and Steamed Spinach, Quinoa, and Hard Boiled Eggs with a Honey and White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Nakia Laubscher
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