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valentines bento

Valentines Bento: 7 Reasons to Make This Joyful Treat

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

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/4 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/4 cup heart-shaped cheese slices
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice and let it cool.
  2. Dice the cooked chicken into small pieces.
  3. Slice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
  4. Dice the bell peppers.
  5. Cut cheese into heart shapes.
  6. Assemble the bento box with rice, chicken, vegetables, and strawberries.
  7. Drizzle soy sauce over the chicken if desired.
  8. Pack the bento box tightly and keep it chilled until serving.

Notes

  • Use your favorite protein options.
  • Customize with seasonal fruits and vegetables.
  • Keep the bento box airtight for freshness.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Bento
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bento box
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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