BentoCookbook

30BentoBoxRecipesYouWillLove!

BY

GordonRock

Copyright2015GordonRock

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Abouttheauthor

GordonRockistheauthorforhundredsofcookbooksondeliciousmealsthatthe‘averageJoe’canattemptathome.Including,butdefinitelynotlimitedto,theAmazonPrimebestseller“SmokingMeat:TheEssentialGuidetoRealBarbecue”.

Rockisalsoknownforotherwell-knowntitlessuchas“MakingFreshPasta”,“HotSauce”,“ThePaleoChocolateLovers”and“VeganTacos”,justtonameafew.

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TableofContentsIntroduction

1.ChikuwaCucumber

2.CheeseburgerCups

3.LemonyBasilOrzoPastaSalad

4.BlackForestHamandCaramelizedOnionGrilledCheese

5.SweetHotMustardandJarlsbergGrilledCheese

6.ChickenTaco

7.MediterraneanTunaSalad

8.VegetablePickleSalad

9.RafuteRillettes

10.TeriyakiChickenwithRoastedMushroomCap

11.SesameFlavoredBeefwithCarrotKinpira

12.VegetableFrittata

13.SalmonFurikakeSushiBento

14.MushroomRiceandLemonChickenNuggetBento

15.PanfriedKomachibu

16.Pan-friedCrispyChickenNuggetswithGobo

17.PoppySeedEncrustedGreenPeaMini-Burgers

18.DeepFriedPorkCutlets

19.Mini-Meatloaves

20.MiniCabbageRolls

21.WalnutMisoPasteforCookedVegetables

22.SweetStewedWhiteBeans

23.Bacon-WrappedAsparagus

24.BasicTacoMeatMix

25.SautéedSpinach

26.AppleBunny

27.Tamagoyaki

28.EarlGreyTeaMuffins

29.ShuumaiDumplings

30.GomashioCookie

Conclusion

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Introduction

Lazinessisamajorfactorthatleadstoanunhealthylifestyle.Lazinessisnotonlyrestrictedtooneaspectbutcanbedefinedinmanyways.Neglectingyourhealthandmakingpoorchoicesisalsooneoftheformsoflaziness.Commonlywhenitcomestodebatingaboutanunhealthylifestyle,thepoorchoicesareconcerningeverydaymeals.

Lunchtimeisthattimeofthedaywhenthemajorityofpeopleeatunhealthysnacks.Theeasiestchoicestomakearegreasydoughnuts,hotdogs,fattyburgersoranythingavailableatthecafeteria.Whathappensaftereatingsomuchgreasyfood?Youbecomesluggishandloseinterestinyourwork.

Whatistheeasiestwaytoadoptahealthylifestyle?Makingsmallbutrightchoicesisthefirststepstowardsyourwellbeing.Donotrushintoanything;youcannotjustendalifestylethatyouhavebeenfollowingforages.Takebabystepsandseeyourselftransformwithinnotime.

Firstofall,starteatinghealthy.Wakeupafewminutesearlierthanyouusuallydointhemorningandprepareyourandyourfamily’slunch.Bentolunchboxesareagreatwaytoportioncontrol.Thebestpartisthatyoucanpackhealthyandnutritiousmealsinyourbentobox.

Thisbentocookbookwillintroduceyoutowaysyoucanpackyourbentoboxandthemealsthatyoucantakewithyourself.ThisBentocookbookisacompletesetofbentoboxrecipesandsinglesidelinebentorecipesthatyoucanmixandmatchwithotherrecipesofthisbookandcompleteyourlunchbox.

1.ChikuwaCucumber

ChikuwaarelongfishcakespopularinJapanandarepartofJapanesecuisine.Stuffingtheselongfishcakeswithcucumberpiecesmakesaquickandeasysidedishforyourbentolunchbox.

Servings:5fishcakes

Preparationtime:5minutes

Ingredients:

Japanese/Englishcucumber,1Chikuwa(Japanesefishcake),1package

Method:

Slicetheedgesofthecucumbertomakeitthesamelengthaschikuwaandpeelofftheskin.

Slicethecucumbercrosswiseinto5piecesandscoopouttheseedsfromeachpiece.

Nowputeachcucumberpieceinsidechikuwaandsliceitintomediumsizepieces.

2.CheeseburgerCups

Theseminicheeseburgerswillfitperfectlyinabentolunchbox.Thisrecipeissimpleandcanbemadeinthemorningifyouhaveenoughtime.Justpreparethedoughandbeefovernightanddothebakingnextmorning.

Servings:6burgers

Preparationtime:20minutes

Ingredients:

ForBurgerMix:

Groundbeef,1poundBrownsugar,2tablespoonMustard,1tablespoonCheese,shreddedKetchup,½cupWorcestershiresauce,1½cup

ForBiscuits:

All-purposeflour,2cupsShortening,5tablespoons

Bakingpowder,2½teaspoonMilk,¾cupSalt,¾teaspoon

Method:

Preheattheovento400F.

Combineflourwithsalt,shorteningandbakingpowder.Pourmilkgraduallyandformsmoothdough.

Dustsomeflouroncounterboardandrolloutthedoughintoasmoothball.

Cutinto6piecesandflatteneachpieceusingarollingpinandplaceinagreasedmuffintray.

Nowcookbeefuntilnolongerpink.Addalltheremainingingredientsandcookwell.

Topeachsectionofthemuffintraywithbeefmixtureandaddcheese.

Popthetrayintheovenandbakefor15minutesoruntilnicelybrown.

3.LemonyBasilOrzoPastaSalad

Thisrecipeisaperfectsummertreatandincludesalltheexoticflavorsofsummer.Formoretexture,addacanoffetacheese,mushroomsandgrilledchickencubes.Thissaladissupposedtobeservedcoldsoyoucanconvenientlymakesomeextrafornextday’slunch.

Servings:10

Preparationtime:9minutes

Ingredients:

Orzopasta,1poundRoastedredpeppers,½cup,choppedLemonzestfrom2largelemonsFreshbasil,1package,choppedOliveoil,½cupSalt,¼cupFreshflatleafparsley,½cup,choppedYellowandredgrapetomatoes,2cups,halvedGreenonions,½cup,cutonlygreenpartLemonjuice,½cup

Method:

Cookpastainsaltedboilingwaterfor9minutes.DrainandsetasideDONOTrinse.

Whilethepastaiscookingpreparethedressingbycombinelemonjuice,zestandoliveoiltogether.

Puthotpastainthedressingandaddveggies.Tosswell.

Refrigerateovernightoratleast2hours.

4.BlackForestHamandCaramelizedOnionGrilledCheese

ThesecretingredientofthisrecipeiscambozolacheesewhichisaGermanbluecheeseandiseasilyavailableinstores.Thetextureofthischeeseiscreamyandcomplimentsryebreadandblackforestham.

Servings:1

Preparationtime:10minutes

Ingredients:

Blackforestham,2oz.thinlyslicedUnsaltedbutter,1tablespoon,softenedCambozolacheese,2oz.thinlyslicedCaramelizedonions,2tablespoonsLightryebread,2slices

Method:

Spreadbutteroneachsliceandkeepaside.

Heatoilinapanandplacebutteredslicesinthepanwithbutteredsidefacingdown.Placecheeseslices,onionandhamandtopitwithanotherbutteredslice.

Toasteachsidefor5minutesatleast.

5.SweetHotMustardandJarlsbergGrilledCheese

Sweethotmustardpairsgreatlywithcheeseandpretzelrolls.Itisaquicksnackandkeepsyoufullforalongtime.Jarlsbergcheeseiseasilyavailableatthestore.Ifyoudon’thavesoftpretzelrolls,thenyoucanuseDutchcrunchrollasasubstitute.

Servings:1

Preparationtime:15minutes

Ingredients:

Sweethotmustard,2teaspoonSoftpretzelroll,1Jarlsbergcheese,1/3cup,shreddedUnsaltedbutter,1teaspoon,softened

Method:

Slicethepretzelrollinhalfhorizontallyandflattenitalittlewithyourhandsorarollingpin.

Spreadmustardpasteintheinnersidesoftherollandbutterontheouterside.

Heatanonstickpanandplacetherollwithbutteredsidefacingthebottom.Addcheese

andtopitwiththeremaininghalf.

Toasteachsidefor5minutes.

6.ChickenTaco

Thesechickentacosareservedwithhealthycorntortillas.Youcanpackthesetacoswithdicedtomatoes,pickledcucumbersandsalsaontheside.Youcanalsoaddcheeseandsourcreamformoreflavor.

Servings:1

Preparationtime:5minutes

Ingredients:

Chickenbreast,2,shreddedCuminpowder,1teaspoonTacopowder,½teaspoonSalt,totastePepper,totasteCorntortilla,1

Method:

Seasonshreddedchickenwithtacopowder,saltandcumin.

Fillthecorntortillaswiththechickenmixtureandenjoy.

7.MediterraneanTunaSalad

Itisalightandhealthysaladrecipeperfectforyourbentolunchbox.Youcanpairthiscrunchytunasaladwithgreengrapes,carrotsandsalsa.Thisrecipeisenoughtoserve4people,whichmeansitwillmake4bentolunchboxes.

Servings:4

Preparationtime:20minutes

Ingredients:

Dijonmustard,2teaspoonsGrapetomatoes,1pint,halvedFreshdill,¼cup,choppedKirbycucumber,1,seededandchoppedPitabread,2piecesSalt,totastePepper,totasteScallions,1bunch,slicedChickpeas,1canof14oz.drainedandrinsedRomainelettuce,1head,shreddedExtra-virginoliveoil,1/3cupSolidwhitetunainwater,1can,12oz.drainedandflaked

Zestof1lemonLemonjuiceof1lemon

Method:

Preparethedressingbycombininglemonjuicewithmustardandzest.Graduallydrizzleoliveoilandmixwell.

Adddillandseasonwithsaltandpepper.

Inanotherbowlcombinechickpeaswithcucumber,tuna,scallionsandtomatoes.Add¼cupofthedressandtosswelltocombine.

Heatagrillpanandbrusheachsideofpitabreadwithoil.Sprinklealittlepepperandsalt.

Grilluntilforabout2minutesandsliceintowedges.

Combinetheremainingdressingwithlettuceandaddtunasalad.

Packinthebentoboxwithgrilledpitaslices.

8.VegetablePickleSalad

Thisvegetablepicklesaladwilllastinyourrefrigeratorforweekssoyoucaneasilymakeitinalargequantityandpackforluncheveryalternativeday.Packthesesweetandsavorypickledvegetableswithsomeradishpickles,bánhmibaguetteandstrawberries.

Servings:2

Preparationtime:5minutes

Ingredients:

Cabbage,2cups,shreddedDriedredchilipeppers,3Carrot,1cup,shreddedSugar,4tablespoonsSalt,1teaspoonRicevinegar,½cupCucumber,1cup,shreddedKonbudashistockgranules,1teaspoon

Method:

Combineallthevegetablestogetherinalargebowlandseasonwithsalt.Massagewelluntilsomeoftheveggieswilts.

Nowaddalltheremainingingredientsandcoverthebowltightlywithalid.

Tosswelluntiltheveggiescombineintheseasoning.

Refrigerateovernight.

9.RafuteRillettes

Thisrecipemakesdeliciousandjuicyporkbellythatiscookedforhourstoreachitsdesireddoneness.Youcanpackitinabentoboxasitisoruseitasspreadonbread.Itcanbekeptinthefreezerforweeks.

Servings:4

Preparationtime:3hours

Ingredients:

Porkbelly,2poundRawcanesugar,½to¾cupSake,2cupsDarksoysauce,½cupFreshginger,1inchpiece,slicedDashistock,4cups

Method:

Fillalargepotwithwaterandaddporkbelly.Add½cupofsakeandboilonhighheat.

Turntheheatlowandsimmerfor60minutes.

Drainthewaterandreserveparboiledporkbelly.Trimofanyexcessfat.

Nowuseaforkandshredthemeatfinely.DONOTuseafoodprocessorforthispurpose.

Cleanthepotandaddbacktheshreddedmeatintoit.

Addremainingsake,dashiandginger.Addsomemorewaterifdesiredasyouhavetocoverthemeat.Bringthemixturetoaboil.

Turntheheatlowandaddsugar.Simmerfor60minutes.

Coverthepotwithfoilandpunchafewholesinit.

Addsoysauceandsimmerforanother60minutes.

10.TeriyakiChickenwithRoastedMushroomCap

Teriyakichickencanbepreparedovernight,howeverroastedmushroomcapsneedstobefreshsoyouhavetopreparetheminthemorning.Theywilltakehardly10minutesofyourtime.Packmushroomsandchickenwithbloodorangeandrice.

Servings:1

Preparationtime:10minutes

Ingredients:

Chickencubes,1cupSoysauce,2teaspoonMirin,2teaspoonSugar,1teaspoon

ForChevreMushroomCaps:

Pancetta,4teaspoon,cubedBroccolirabeleaves,3tablespoon,choppedGarlic,½clove,mincedButter,1teaspoonGoatcheese,2tablespoon,softened

Mushroomcaps,3

Method:

Greaseapanwithoilandcookchickenuntilbrown.

Addsoysaucesugarandmirin.Combinewellandcookuntilmeatistender.

Tomakemushroomcaps,meltbutterinapanandsautégarlic,pancettaandbroccolileaves.

Transferthecontentsinabowlandaddcheese.Useaforktomixeverythingtogether.

Stuffmushroomcapswiththismixtureandplacetheminatoasterovenbroileruntilroastedandturnbrown.

Packinthebentoboxwithrice.

11.SesameFlavoredBeefwithCarrotKinpira

Thesejuicybeefstripsareflavoredwithsesameoil,soysauceandmirin.Itisbetterifyouleavetheminthemarinadeovernightandcookthemthenextmorning.Thiswillalsosaveplentyofyourpreparationtimeinthemorning.Packyoubentolunchboxwithbeef,carrotkinpiraandbrownrice.

Servings:2bentoportions

Preparationtime:20minutes

Ingredients:

ForBeef:

Beef,200g,thinlycutMirin,2teaspoonSesameoil,2teaspoon+1teaspoonSoysauce,2teaspoonBrownsugar,1teaspoon

ForCarrotKinpira:

Carrots,2Sesameseeds,1teaspoonDarksesameoil,1tablespoon

Soysauce,1tablespoonRedpepperflakes,1/8teaspoon

Method:

Slicebeefintothinstripsandmixwithsoysauce,2teaspoonsesameoil,brownsugarandmirin.Combinewell.Allowthebeeftositinthemarinadefor10minutes.

Heat1teaspoonofsesameoilinanonstickpanandcookbeefuntildoneandturnsbrown.

Tomakecarrotkinpira,slicecarrotsintothinmatchsticks.

Heatsesameoilinapanandcookcarrotsforaround5minutes.Seasonwithredpepperflakes.Addsoysauceandsesameseedsandtosswelltocombine.

12.VegetableFrittata

Thisrecipemakesacreamyandfluffyvegetablefrittata.Ifyoudon’thavearicecookerthenyoucanalsomakeitonthestove.Tocookyourveggiesreallyfast,slicethemsmallandthin,makingsureyoudonotovercookthem.

Servings:2

Preparationtime:10minutes

Ingredients:

Smallpotato,1,peeledandfinelyjuliennedOliveoil,1tablespoonYelloworredpepper,1small,dicedSmallzucchini,1,cutintothinroundsGarlic,1wholeclove,peeledSalt,totastePepper,totaste

ForEggMixture:

Largeeggs,6Cheese,2tablespoon.GratedOliveoil,1tablespoon

Salt,totastePepper,totaste

Method:

Heat1tablespoonofoilandgarliccloveinanonstickpan.Whentheoilhadheatedupandcloveturnsbrown,discardtheclove.

Addveggiesandseasonwithpepperandsalt.Stirfryuntilcrispthenkeepaside.

Drizzle1tablespoonofoilinaricecookerbowlandspreaditslightlyontheedges.

Addeggsandcheese.Seasonwithpepperandsalt.Whiskuntilfoamy.

Spreadtheveggiesinthemixtureandplacethebowlinthecookerandcookontheregularsettings.

13.SalmonFurikakeSushiBento

Don’tworryifyoudon’townahangirioraricecooker.Sushiricecaneasilybecookedinaconventionalpotandhangiricanbesubstitutedwithalargebowl.Alwaysuseawoodenspatulatofoldthericewithsushivinegartoretainitsglossytexture.

Servings:2

Preparationtime:30minutes

Ingredients:

ForSalmonFurikake:

Rawsalmonfilletwithskin,1,150gLightsoysauce,2teaspoonSake,½cup+1heapingtablespoonMirin,1tablespoonSalt,totaste

ForSushiRice:

Japonicarice,2cupsDashistock,2¼cupsSushivinegar,¼cup

Method:

Rubsaltoneachsideofthefilletandrefrigeratorfor60minutes.

Placefilletinanonstickpanwithskinsidefacingthebottom.

Addsakeandcoverwiththelid.Steamcookonmediumheat.

Transferthesteamedfishonaplateandflakeitusingafork,alsodiscardanybonesyoufind.

Cleanthepanandplacethefishbackinit.

Add1heapingtablespoonofsake,soysauceandmirin.Andcookuntilflaky.

Topreparesushirice,drainandrinsericeatleast3timesoruntilthewaterturnsclear.

Straininameshsieveandkeepasidefor30minutes.

Nowtransferriceinaricecookerandadddashistockandallowittostandforanother15minutes.

Cookriceonhighforaminutethenturntheheattomediumandcookfor5minutes.Lastly,turntheheatlowandcookuntilthewaterhasdriedout.

Transferriceintoahangiriandstirsushivinegar.Workfastandmixricewiththevinegar.Makesureyoudonotmushthericewhilemixing.

14.MushroomRiceandLemonChickenNuggetBento

Thisrecipemakesjuicyandflavorfullemonchickennuggetsservedwithmushroomrice.Toaddmoreflavortothenuggetsyoucanaddmirin,masalawineorsakebutthenreducetheamountoflemonjuicebyhalf.

Servings:2largebentoboxes

Preparationtime:30minutes

Ingredients:

ForLemonChickenNuggets:

Lemonjuicefrom1lemonChickenbreasts,boneless,skinlessandcubedSoysauce,2teaspoonSalt,totastePepper,totasteOliveoil,1-2tablespoon

Cornstarch

ForMushroomRice:

Largedriedshiitakemushrooms,2Soysauce,2tablespoonsKombuseaweed,1pieceFreshginger,1piece,choppedSake,1tablespoonWhitejaponicarice,2cupsMixedmushroom,1cup,sliced

Method:

Topreparenuggets,seasonwithlemonjuicefromhalflemon,saltandpepper.Setasidefor15minutes.

Heatoilinanonstickpan.

Evenlycoateachchickencubesincornstarchandcookuntilcrispyandgoldenfrombothside.

Addsoysauceandremaininglemonjuiceandcookfor5minutes.

Topreparerice,soakshiitakemushroomswithseaweedinalargebowlfilledwithwater.

Removemushroomsfromthewaterusingaslottedspoonandsqueezeanyexcesswater.

Sliceitfinelyandcombinewithmixedmushroomsandginger.Seasonwithsakeandsoysauce.Keepasideandpreparerice.

Rinseanddrainriceatleastthreetimesuntilthewaterrunsclear.

Puttheminthericecookerandaddmushroomsalongwithitsliquid.Theliquidshouldbearound2cups.

Keepricesoakedwithmushroomfor60minutes.

Cookriceaccordinglytothenormalcookersettings.

15.PanfriedKomachibu

Komachibuarepanfriedinthesoakingliquidofthemushroomsforthisrecipe.Youcanusemushroomslaterinanyotherrecipe,butuntilthenrefrigerateitinitssoakingliquid.Thesecrispykomachibumakesaperfectsidedishinyourbentolunchbox.Pairthemwithfreshfruitsandveggies.

Servings:4

Preparationtime:10minutes

Ingredients:

Komachibu/Chikuwabu,20Sugar,½teaspoonMirin,1tablespoonSoysauce,1teaspoonDriedshiitakemushrooms,3Oystersauce,1tablespoon

Method:

Soakmushroomin2cupsofwaterovernight.

Soakkomachibufor5minutesincoldwater.Drainandsqueezeanyexcessliquid.Keepaside.

Fillanonstickpanwith1cupofmushroomwater.Refrigeratethemushroomintheremainingliquidforlateruse.

Addkomachibuinthemushroomliquidandseasonwithsoysauce,oystersauce,sugarandmirin.

Simmeronlowuntiltheliquidhasevaporated.Turnthekomachibu¾timestoalloweachsidetocookwell.

16.Pan-friedCrispyChickenNuggetswithGobo

Youcansubstitutechickenforturkeyinthisrecipe.Alsoifyoudon’thavegoboathandyoucanuseparsnip,carrotorsalsifybutmakesureyouhavefinelyjuliennedthem.Ifyouareintendingtopreparethesenuggetsinthemorningthensimplemassagethemarinadewithyourhandsandcookthechickenstraightway.

Servings:12nuggets

Preparationtime:10minutes

Ingredients:

Darkmeatofchicken,225g,cutinto12strips,cookedCornstarch,½cupGobo,¾cup,finelyjuliennedSake,1tablespoonDarksoysauce,1tablespoonGinger,1teaspoon,gratedVegetableoil,forcooking

Method:

Marinatechickenstripswithsoysauce,sakeandginger.Refrigeratefor½hour.

Nowaddcornstarchandgobowiththechickenandcombinewellwithyourhands.

Heatvegetableoilinapanfordeepfrying.

Addthemixtureandcookuntilcrispandgoldenbrownoneachside.

Transferthefriedchickenonpapertoweltodrainexcessoil.

Allowittocoolalittlebeforepackinginthebentobox.

17.PoppySeedEncrustedGreenPeaMini-Burgers

Thesegreencoloredmini-burgerslookssotemptingandareahealthysubstituteforfattyburgers.Asthisrecipemakes10burgers,youcanfreezetheremainingcookedburgersforupto2weeks.

Preparationtime:20minutes

Ingredients:

Frozenpeas,2cupsFreshrosemary,1teaspoon,choppedRiceflour,1tablespoonTahini,1tablespoonBlackolivepaste,1teaspoonSalt,totastePepper,totaste

ForCoating:

Driedgarlicflakes,1teaspoonBlackpoppyseeds,3tablespoonDriedonionflakes,2teaspoonOil,forcookingServing:10miniburgers

Method:

Addpeaswithlittlewaterinasmallpotandseasonwithsalt.Bringtoaboilonhighheat.

Coverthelidandturntheheatlowandsimmeruntilpeasarecookedwell.

Draintheliquidandprocessthepeasalongwithalltheingredients.

Combinethecoatingingredientstogetherinalargeplate.

Takespoonfulofpeamixtureandflattenittoformaminipatty.

Nowcoatthemevenlyintheflakesandpoppyseedsmixture.

Workinbatchesandcookeachsideofthepattyfor5minutes.Donotburnthepattiesjustmaintainthecrispytexture.

Allowtheburgerstocoolalittlebeforepacking.

18.DeepFriedPorkCutlets

DeepfriedporkcutletsarecalledTonkatsuinJapanese.Thisbentolunchboxispairedwithsomestirfriedshreddedcabbageseasonedwithsaltandpepper,alongwithafewstoreboughtpickledpepperstoppedwithgoatcheeseandmayonnaise.

Servings:2cutlets

Preparationtime:15minutes

Ingredients:

Porkcutlets,2,bonedPankobreadcrumbs,1cupEgg,1,beatenSalt,totasteFlour,forcoatingPepper,totastePeanutoil,forfrying

Method:

Trimanyexcessfatifneeded.

Slicetheentirecutletslightly.Don’tmakedeepcuts.

Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

Coatthecutletsinflourtheneggandlastlyinbreadcrumbs.

Deepfryinpeanutoiluntilgoldenbrownandcrispy.

Transferonpapertoweltodrainexcessoilandsliceintolongpieceswhileit’sstillhot.

Packinthebentowhenit’scooleddown.

19.Mini-Meatloaves

Minimeatloavescanbepackedinabentolunchboxwithstirfriedasparagusseasonedwithsaltandpepper,alongwithsomesautéedgreenbeans,broccoli,mashedpotatoesandtomatoslices.Theyareatruedelight!

Servings:10minimeatloaves

Preparationtime:15minutes

Ingredients:

Combinationofgroundbeef,porkandveal,3¼poundCarrot,1medium,choppedEgg,1,beatenGroundnutmeg,1teaspoonOnion,2,choppedGroundpepper,totasteSalt,totasteLargesweetbellpeppers,2,choppedBreadcrumbs,1cupCelerystalkof8inchinlength

Method:

Preheattheovento400F.

Prepareabakingsheetwithparchmentpaper.

Combinealltheveggieswithbeatenegg.Addbreadcrumbsandseasonwithnutmegandpepper.

Graduallycombinethebeefmixturewiththeveggiesmixtureusingyourhands.

Make10equalportionsofthismixtureandrollbetweenyourpalmstoshapeitlikeaminiloaf.

Assemblethemonthepreparedbakingsheetandpopitintheoven.

Bakefor10minutesthensetthetemperatureto330Fandbakeforanother30minutes.

20.MiniCabbageRolls

Theseminicabbagerollscanalsobecookedonastove,youjusthavetodoublethecookingtime.Asthisrecipemakesquitealotfor1or2bentolunchboxes,youcanfreezetheremainingwithsomeoftheirliquidforuptoamonth.

Servings:1dozensmallrolls

Preparationtime:30minutes

Ingredients:

Napacabbageleaves,12about10inchesinsize.Smallonion,4tablespoonsPankobreadcrumbs,3tablespoonMixtureofgroundbeefandpork,12oz.Soysauce,½tablespoonDashi,3cupsSalt,½teaspoonPepper,totasteFreshginger,1teaspoon,grated

Method:

Putcabbageleavesinboilingwaterandboilfor10minutes.

Whenthewatercoolsdownseparatethelimpleavesandmicrowavetheremainingandaddthembackwithlimpleaves.

Squeezeexcesswaterfromtheleaves.

TrimoutthestemsofftheleavesinawaythatyougetaVshapeattheend.

Repeatwiththeremainingleaves.

Nowfinelychopthestemsandmixthemwiththeremainingingredientsinalargebowl.Donotaddtheleaves.

Takespoonfulofthemixtureandform12ballsbyrollingthemixturebetweenyourpalms.

Placethemeatballsontheendofeachleafandwrapthesidestoenclosetheballcompletelywiththeleaf.

Fillthebowlofaricecookerwithdashiandaddtheleafballs.Coverthelidandcookonregularsettingsfor20minutes.

Straintheliquidandallowtocooldownbeforepackinginthebentobox.

21.WalnutMisoPasteforCookedVegetables

Walnutmisopasteisideallyusedwithboiled,blanchedandsteamedvegetables.Itisaneasytomakestapleandisquiteusefulasvegetablesareanessentialpartofabentolunchbox.Withthismisopasteyoucanaddmoreflavortotheveggies.

Servings:1/3cup

Preparationtime:10minutes

Ingredients:

Shelledwalnutkernels,½cupMirin,1tablespoonMiso,1tablespoonRawcanesugar,½tablespoon

Method:

Heatapananddry-roastthewalnuts.Untilfragrantandbrown.Transfertoapapertowelandletthemcoolslightly.Nowwraptheminthepapertowelandrubvigorouslysothattheouterskincomesoff.

Transferthewalnuttoapestleandcrushthemfinelyaccordingtoyourpreference.

Mixthecrushedwalnutswithsugar,mirinandmiso.Combinewellandstoreinanairtightcontainer.

22.SweetStewedWhiteBeans

Youcansubstitutewhitebeansforharicotandnavybeans.Honeyandsugargivesthebeansaperfectglossyandcaramellook.Itisalightbutfillingsidemealforyoubentolunchboxandcanbepairedwithveggiesandasandwich.

Servings:2

Preparationtime:60minutes

Ingredients:

Drywhitebeans,2cupsBakingsoda,½teaspoonHoney,ateaspoonRawcanesugar,¼cupSoysauce,1tablespoon

Method:

Soakbeanovernightinwater.

Draintheliquidandtransferthebeanstoapotfilledwithcleanwater.

Boilthebeansanddrainthecookingliquidwhilerinsingthebeansinrunningwater.

Againfillthepotwithcleanwaterandaddbeansandbakingsoda.Simmeronlowheatfor40minutesoruntilthebeansaretenderbutnotmushy.

Addsugarandcookforanadditional30minutes.Addhoneyandsoysauce.Simmerforlast15minutes.

23.Bacon-WrappedAsparagus

Baconwrappedasparagusisasidedishforabentolunchboxpreparedinlessthan10minutes.Thecrispywrapsaremadewithsautéedasparagusandrolledwithcrispyandcrunchybaconstrips.

Servings:2

Preparationtime:8minutes

Ingredients:

Asparagusspear,1,endtrimmedGroundblackpepper,totasteBacon,1slicecentercut,slicedinhalve

Method:

Sliceasparagusinto6equalsizepieces.

Blanchthepiecesinamediumsaucepanuntilfirmbuttender.

Draintheliquidandallowtheasparaguspiecestocoolenoughtohandle.

Layflatthebaconslicesandput3piecesofasparagusoneachsliceandwraptightly,useatoothpicktoenclosetheendsfirmly.

Heatoilandcookbaconuntilgoldenandcrispy.Seasonwithpepper.

24.BasicTacoMeatMix

Thisrecipemakesalonglastingtacofillingthatyoucanfreezeforuptoamonth.Ifyoulikeyourtacosextrahotthenincreasetheamountorredchilipowderandpepper.Dochecktheseasoningattheendofthecookingtofixthespicesifneeded.

Servings:8tacos

Preparationtime:15minutes

Ingredients:

Leangroundbeef,2poundRedchilipowder,1tablespoonGroundcumin,1teaspoonRedpepper,1,choppedGarlic,2cloves,mincedWater,1/3cupSweetpaprikapowder,1tablespoonYellowpepper,1,choppedOnion,1medium,choppedTomatopaste,3tablespoonCarrot,1medium,choppedGroundblackpepper,totasteSalt,totaste

Method:

Sautéthevegetablesuntiltenderandsoft.Addbeefandcookuntilnolongerpink.

Addtomatopasteandwater.Combinewell.

Makealittlespaceinthesamepanandsautéthespicesuntilfragrant.Combinethesautéedspiceswiththemeatandseasonwithpepperandsalt.

25.SautéedSpinach

Sautéedspinachwithcornandseasonedwithsaltandpepperisaneasytomakesidedish.Itcanbepairedwithmushroomriceandminimeatloaves.Youaddanykindofveggiesinthisrecipeforexample,carrots,cabbageandgreenpeas.

Servings:1

Preparationtime:5minutes

Ingredients:

FrozenspinachGroundblackpepper,totasteButter,1tablespoonFrozencornSeasalt,totaste

Method:

Meltbutteronanonstickpan.

Addcornandspinachandsautéuntilspinachwilts.

Allowtocoolbeforepackinginthebentobox.

26.AppleBunny

Thesearetinybunnyearslikeappleswhichwillmakeyourbentoboxcolorful.Theseshapedapplesareespeciallymadeforakid’sbentobox.Youcancutthewedgesinanysizedependingonthesizeyourbox.

Servings:8bunnies

Preparationtime:5minutes

Ingredients:

Apple,1Water,2cupsSalt,½teaspoon

Method:

Cutanappleintoandthenfurtherintoeightwedges.Discardthecore.

UsingasharpknifemarkaVshapeontheappleskinandpeelofftheskinfromthatareaandtheexcessapple.

Nowaddapplebunniesinthesaltedwateruntilyouaredonepreparingalltheapples.

Packinthebentobox.

27.Tamagoyaki

Ifyoudon’tlikethetasteofsweetenedeggthenexcludethesugarcompletely.Tojazzupthesetamagoyakipiece,addasliceofbaconovernorisheetandtopitwithgreenonions,cheeseandwrapandrollinthedirectedway.

Servings:3tamagoyaki

Preparationtime:3minutes

Ingredients:

largeegg,1Norisheet,¼pieceSugar,1teaspoon

Method:

Beateggsandsugartogetheruntilfluffy.

Greaseanonstickpanwithcooksprayandpourtheeggmixtureinthepan.

Keeptheheatlowasyoudon’thavetocooktheeggimmediately.

Whentheeggishalfwaycookedplacenorisheetinthecenter.

Carefullyfoldeachendoftheeggtogetherthenrollthecrepeverticallyandformatamagoyakishape.

Cookfor2minutesandtransferonapapertowel.

Sliceinto3pieces.

28.EarlGreyTeaMuffins

Theseeasytocookmuffinsarewaybetterthansuccumbingtoagreasydoughnutorchurrosatlunchtime.Youcanalsopreparethesemuffinsanightbeforeandjustfreezethemwrappedinaplasticbagassoonastheybecomecoolenoughtohandle.

Servings:10

Preparationtime:30minutes

Ingredients:

All-purposeflour,2cupsminus3tablespoonsSalt,apinchBakingpowder,1½teaspoonSucanatorrawcanesugar,4tablespoonsButtermilk,11/3cupsLargeeggs,2Earlgreytealeaves,1teabagCanolaoil,3tablespoons

Method:

Preheattheovento360F.

Greasethemuffintinsandkeepaside.

Combineallthedryfooditemstogether.

Combineallthewetfooditemstogether.

Graduallycombinethedryingredientswiththewetingredientsandfoldwell.Donotmixexcessively.

Addtealeavesandfoldjustonce.

Fillthemuffintinswiththebatterandbakeforabout20minutesoruntilthemuffinsarepuffedandbrown.

29.ShuumaiDumplings

ShuumaiskinissquareshapedmediumsizedfrozenskinthatiseasilyavailableatanyJapanesestore.Thisshuumaifillingcanbekeptinthefreezerforuptoamonthsoyoucanalwaysmaketheminbulkanduseforuptoamonth.

Servings:25shuumai

Preparationtime:60minutes

Ingredients:

Shrimp,2pound,coarselychoppedMirin,1tablespoonMediumonion,½,choppedSoysauce,1tablespoonCornstarch,1tablespoonSesameoil,½tablespoonGroundpork,4oz.Ginger,1teaspoon,gratedGroundblackpepper,totasteSalt,totasteShuumariskin

Method:

Mixporkwithsoysauce,ginger,mirinandcornstarchandformasmoothpaste.

Nowaddshrimpsandonionsandcombinewell.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

Takeeachshuumaiskinandfillthecenterwiththepreparedfilling.

Enclosetheendstogethertightlysothatthefillingwon’tfallout.

Greaseabowlofsteamerslightlyandsteamtheshuumaidumplingsforaround15minutes.

30.GomashioCookie

Gomashioisasesamesalt,thereforethesecookiesarenotevenclosetotastingsweet.Theyaresaltyandaregoodforpeopleavoidingsugar.Youcanpreparethecookiedoughanightbeforeandjustbakeitthenextmorningtosavetime.

Servings:12cookies

Preparationtime:15minutes

Ingredients:

Butter,1.75oz.Soymilk,2-4tablespoonsGomashio,2heapingtablespoonsAll-purposeflour,3.5oz.

Method:

Preheattheovento360F.

Placeaparchmentpaperonabakingsheetandkeepaside

Putbutterinaplasticbagandworkwithyourhandstocreamit.

Addgomashioandcombinewell.

Addflourandformacrumblymixture.

Graduallypourmilkandcombinewelltomakesmoothdough.

Makeabigblockofthedoughbyevenlystraighteningtheedges.

Refrigeratefor30minutes.

Removeplasticandcutthedoughinto12piecesandassembleonthepreparedbakingsheet.

Bakefor15minutesoruntilthecookiesturnbrownandbecomesfirm.

Conclusion

Vegetablesandfruitsareamusthaveinabentolunchboxanddonotrequirealotofpreparationtime.Fruitsonlyneedtobepeeledandcoredwhereasvegetablesrequiresautéing,steaming,stir-fryingorparboiling,takingonly5-10minutesofyourtimeinthemorning.

Youcanseasonthevegetableswithdifferentherbslikeoregano,cayenne,redpepperflakes,garlicpowder,thymeorsimplesaltandpepper.Ifyouarewillingtoloseormaintainyourweight,thenpackmorevegetablesandfruitsinyourbentobox.Thiswayifyoufeelhungryinthemiddleofthedayyoucanalwayssnackonthesefruitsandveggiesinsteadofunhealthyjunk.

Thereareseveraldifferentkindsofbentoboxesavailableinthemarket,eachdifferinginsizeandshape.Somebentoboxesareespeciallymadeforadultswhileothersforkids.Whilechoosingyourbentobox,makesuretobuyonethatthatislargeenough.

Followingthebentoboxrecipesandideascoveredinthisbentocookbook,youwillberequiredtoallocatemaximum30minutestoyourbentolunchbox.Thistimeincludescookingandassemblingboth.Manyrecipesinthisbookcanconvenientlybepreparedovernightwhichwillsaveplentyofyourtimeinthemorning.

Thesinglesidelinebentorecipesinthiscookbookcanbepairedwiththerecipesofsandwiches,burgersandpastas.Foraperfectandhealthybentobox,dosomepre-planningandbecreativewithyourchoices.Forexample,ifyouplanonpackingpastasomedaythenpairitwithvegetablepickles,sautéedspinachandafewchunksofstrawberries.Ifyousticktoonlyonestyleoflunchbox,youwillsoongetboredandquit.

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