Who doesn’t love a Bento Box?! Originally from Japenese culture, these healthy alternatives to the weekday lunchable is always a happy and welcomed bag lunch! Easily customizable, I love how in one fell swoop, I’m able to create happy little lunches for the big and small people in my life. The best part…these Bento Boxes are one of the most satisfying and most practical uses for the leftovers we’ve got. This Salmon Bento Box is easily assembled by using the leftover salmon from our Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe, and pairing it with tasty staples I always have in my fridge (stored in these food safe containers to extend freshness and longevity!!) For the kids, I amp up the eggs, salmon and peas and serve it with a side of crackers for their school lunches. And for baby, a la carte items are served up in bite size portions. Healthy, satisfying brain food for the ones I love!

Ingredients

Salmon…leftovers from our Sheet Pan Salmon
Corn…add frozen for a practical ice pack…it’ll melt by lunch
Quinoa or Cous Cous
Greens…any will do, arugula shown here
Peas
Eggs…a 10 minute boiled egg shown here.
Lemon Wedges
Additional Roasted Vegetables…asparagus, brussel sprouts, red onion…again, leftovers from our Sheet Pan Salmon

To Assemble

I think one of the delights of a bento box is in its presentation. Keeping like ingredients together allows the recipient to see exactly what they’re getting. And who doesn’t love a pretty plate?! Layer all ingredients from left to right. Easy & Done! I make a couple of these ahead of time and store them in these containers for lunches on the go. Enjoy!