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FOOD FRIENDS RECIPE

Lunch

Bento box meal prep

A colourful lunch box with rice, egg, edamame, crunchy vegetables and fruit in separate compartments.

By Food Friends 22Published 6 September 2026Updated 6 September 2026✓ Tested by Food Friends
Bento box meal prep
01Prep25 min
02Cook15 min
03Total time40 min
04Servings2 lunch boxes
05DifficultyEasy
06CategoryLunch

02 / Method

Method

  1. 01

    Boil the eggs for 7 minutes, cool in cold water and halve.

  2. 02

    Cook or steam the edamame according to the packet and cool.

  3. 03

    Cut carrot and cucumber into thin sticks. Toss the cucumber with rice vinegar.

  4. 04

    Divide rice, egg, edamame, vegetables and fruit between two leakproof lunch boxes.

  5. 05

    Sprinkle rice and edamame with sesame. Keep chilled until you leave.

03 / Allergens

Allergens

  • Egg
  • Soy
  • Sesame
Vegetarian
Nutrition430 kcal · 18 g protein · 13 g fat · 58 g carbsEstimate per serving

04 / Storage

Storage

Keep chilled below 4°C for up to 2 days. Transport cold and keep refrigerated until lunch.

05 / Substitutions

Substitutions

  • Use quinoa instead of rice.
  • Swap egg for fried tofu for vegan meal prep.
  • Choose seasonal fruit and vegetables that stay crisp.

Always check the current ingredient list and allergen information on product packaging yourself. Substitutions may change allergens and nutritional values.

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