Healthy Bento Box Ideas

Switch up your protein, grains, or produce for new combinations so you'll never resort to a #saddesksalad again.

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Burrito Bowl Bento

Beneficial Bento

The burrito bowl bento box idea is packed with protein from the black beans and pulled pork, which will help keep you full until dinner. Bonus: It's a great way to use leftover veggies you have already chopped up. (Related: How to Cook Veggies You’ll Crave)

Get the recipe: Burrito Bowl Bento

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Greek Quinoa Salad Bento

Wholefully

This Greek quinoa salad is chock-full of fresh vegetables, making it a feast for the eyes and your taste buds. Try the fun variations for the bento box idea sides to make lunch a new adventure every day.

Get the recipe: Greek Quinoa Salad Bento

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Chicken Pesto Zucchini Noodles Bento

Snixy Kitchen

Break out the spiralizer and make some zoodles for your bento box lunch. Take your meal to next-level tasty with homemade basil pesto. Cookie cutter fruit: optional, but cute, right?! (Related: 5 Foods You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Spiralize)

Get the recipe: Chicken Pesto Zucchini Noodles Bento

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Salami and Cheese Bento Box

Marla Meridith

Your go-to lunch from elementary school just got an adult makeover. (BTW, have you heard about this chef’s quest to upgrade school lunches?) Between the salami, cheeses, and crunchy veggies, we guarantee you'll be the envy of the office.

Get the recipe: Salami and Cheese Bento Box

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Vegetarian Taco Wraps

Living Lou

When cut into spirals, these black bean taco wraps fit perfectly into any bento box lunch. Switch up your sides with whatever fruit and veggies are in season, and you have a complete, well-rounded meal that will power you up for any afternoon workout. (Related: Exactly What to Eat Before and After Exercise)

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Taco Wraps

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Paleo Breakfast Box

Foodilicious Love

Bento boxes are the perfect vehicle to tote breakfast to the office, too—especially on days when you're running a little late. Bypass the carbs via this Paleo bento box idea with fresh fruit, jerky, a hard-boiled egg, and almonds.

Get the recipe: Paleo Breakfast Box

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Ham Sammie Bento

Adventures in Bentomaking

A simple ham sandwich transforms into a café-quality meal thanks to a box. Your mother was right when she said presentation makes food taste better! Or maybe that was Martha Stewart... Either way, this sandwich tastes incredible. (Related: No-Cook Lunches to Replace Your $20 Salad)

Get the recipe: Ham Sammie Bento

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Asparagus Pork Rolls Bento Box

Basic Tokyo

The asparagus pork rolls are quick to make and taste just as good as takeout—for far fewer calories. The video tutorial makes assembling this bento box idea simple enough that even a kitchen-newbie can handle it.

Get the recipe: Asparagus Pork Rolls Bento Box

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Baked Tofu and Potato Salad Bento

Veggie Bento Love

Barbecue sauce will aid even the tofu-phobic into loving the plant-based protein. Round out this bento box idea with potato salad, raw veggies, and small square of dark chocolate.

Get the recipe: Baked Tofu and Potato Salad Bento

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Salmon and Marinated Shrimp Salad Bento Box

Cooking in Sens

Salmon and shrimp provide the healthy omega-3 fats and protein, but the real MVP of this Asian-inspired bento box idea is the homemade Thousand Island dressing.

Get the recipe: Salmon and Marinated Shrimp Salad Bento

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Taco Tuesday Lunch Bento Box

The Organic Kitchen

Enjoy tacos any day of the week with this Mexican-themed bento box idea. On weekends, we might be tempted to pair this one with a kombucha marg...

Get the recipe: Taco Tuesday Lunch

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Baby Peas and Cheese Frittata Bento

Marla Meridith

Put an egg on it. Or, you know, in it. Pack a healthy, protein-rich frittata, then hit a few more food groups with some berries, fresh leafy greens, and a side of nuts or whole grain pretzels for crunch.

Get the recipe: Baby Peas and Cheese Frittata Bento

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12 Brilliant Bento Box Ideas for Lunch

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Burrito Bowl Bento

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Greek Quinoa Salad Bento

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Chicken Pesto Zucchini Noodles Bento

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Salami and Cheese Bento Box

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Vegetarian Taco Wraps

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Paleo Breakfast Box

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Ham Sammie Bento

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Asparagus Pork Rolls Bento Box

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Baked Tofu and Potato Salad Bento

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Salmon and Marinated Shrimp Salad Bento Box

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Taco Tuesday Lunch Bento Box

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Baby Peas and Cheese Frittata Bento

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