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A healthy lunch idea featuring a veggie hummus bento box with sliced red bell peppers, olives, cucumber, carrots, and hummus with olive oil.

Veggie Hummus Bento Boxes for Fast Days

A nutritious and satisfying bento box perfect for fast days, featuring homemade hummus and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 bento box
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hummus
  • 400 g canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 60 ml tahini
  • 60 ml lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 30 ml olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • to taste salt
For the Bento Box
  • 1 carrot cut into sticks
  • 1 cucumber cut into sticks
  • 1 bell pepper any color, cut into strips
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 50 g snap peas
  • 50 g olives pitted

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Bento box
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Make the hummus: Combine drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, 30ml olive oil, cumin, and salt in a food processor.
  2. Process until smooth, adding a tablespoon of water at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
  3. Transfer hummus to a small container, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, and chill for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and cut the carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper into sticks or strips.
  5. Halve the cherry tomatoes and ensure olives are pitted.
  6. Assemble the bento box: Place the chilled hummus in one compartment of your bento box.
  7. Arrange the prepared vegetables, cherry tomatoes, snap peas, and olives in the remaining compartments.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This bento box provides a good balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you satisfied. Adjust vegetables based on your preference and availability.

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