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Indian-Style Bento Lunch Box

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A delicious Indian-style Bento lunch box filled with colorful curries, fragrant rice, and homemade raita, creating a meal that’s both hearty and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • Naan or roti
  • Fruit (e.g., Mango, Apple)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice by rinsing it under cold water 2-3 times. Soak for 30 minutes, then cook with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the lentils in 3 cups of water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté onions in a skillet, then add bell peppers and carrots, cooking until tender. Mix in lentils, chickpeas, curry powder, and salt for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Make the raita by combining Greek yogurt, cucumber, cilantro, and salt. Add lemon juice for extra zing if desired.
  5. Assemble the Bento box with a layer of rice, then the lentil mix, raita, naan, and some fruit slices.

Notes

For a spice kick, add minced chili or cayenne. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free naan or substitute with a salad.

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Keywords: bento box, Indian lunch, vegetarian meal, meal prep, healthy lunch

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