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Bento Box Inspiration

The Starving Chef
A collection of delightful and flavorful bento box ideas featuring Caprese Flatbread Pizza, Jalapeno Jelly & Turkey Dinosawich, Peanut Butter & Banana Crunch-wich, and General Tso's & Panda Onigiri.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Assembly Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Bento, Lunch
Cuisine American, Chinese, Finger Food, To Go
Servings 4 boxes

Equipment

Ingredients
  

CAPRESE FLAT BREAD BOX

JALAPENO JELLY & TURKEY DINOSAUWICH BOX

  • 2 slices slices white bread or bread of choice
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno jelly
  • 2 slices colby jack cheddar
  • 4 slices turkey lunch meat
  • ½ cup Mediterranean orzo salad for serving
  • guacamole chips for serving
  • broccoli salad with cilantro lime dressing for serving

PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA CRUNCH-WICH BOX

  • 2 slices wheat bread
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ cup granola
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 banana sliced
  • pretzels for serving
  • salami brie roll ups for serving
  • grapes for serving

GENERAL TSO'S & PANDA ONIGIRI

  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 sheet nori
  • 1 cup cooked General Tso's chicken
  • veggies & ginger dip for serving
  • strawberries & grapes for serving

Instructions
 

CAPRESE FLATBREAD PIZZA:

  • Spread pizza sauce over the flatbread.
  • Arrange mozzarella slices on top.
  • Sprinkle Italian seasoning to taste. Cut into heart shapes if desired.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until crispy.
  • Serve in a bento box with fresh fruit, sliced apples, and caramel dip.

JALAPENO JELLY & TURKEY SANDWICH:

  • Spread jalapeno jelly on one slice of bread.
  • Layer colby jack cheddar, turkey slices, and the second slice of bread.
  • Cut into the shape of a dinosaur if desired.
  • Serve in a bento box with orzo salad, guacamole chips, and fresh veggies like broccoli.

PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA CRUNCH:

  • Spread peanut butter onto half of each bread slice.
  • Top with sliced bananas, honey, and granola.
  • Cut into puzzle pieces if desired.
  • Serve with salami brie roll-ups, pretzels, and fresh fruit.

GENERAL TSO'S & PANDA ONIGIRI:

  • Assemble the bento box with cooked General Tso's chicken.
  • Shape the rice into an oval-shaped ball.
  • Cut shapes for the eyes, ears, nose, and arms of the panda from the nori.
  • Serve the bento box with fresh fruits and veggies, along with a side of ginger dip.
Keyword bento, lunch, sandwich
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