Morningstar Buffalo Veggie Wings - 239 calorie bento

I had used these Veggie Buffalo wings a long time ago, and I found some in my freezer. I decided to make some for lunch today. Good thing I inlcuded cool vegetables - I had forgotten how hot-spicy these were!

Bento Content:

• Morningstar Farms Veggie Buffalo Wings (200)
• Celery (10)
• Carrot strands (13)
• Tomatoes with Basil (16)

Total Bento : 239 calories

Plantain Squares & Cheese - 218 calorie Bento

I had made Mangu (mashed green plantains) and the leftovers I just made into squares. To make the squares I used the packaging where mashed garlic came when I bought them. I saved the plastic packaging and it has served me well for other things, like molding yucca mash, too.

Bento Content:

• Mashed Plantain squares (89)
• Pepper Jack Cheese stick cut into squares (90)
• Grape Tomatoes (19)
• Blueberries (20)

Total Bento : 218 calories

Mushroom Risotto & Mezlun Salad - 200 calorie Bento

I am growing a 'terrace farm' of sorts - it is on the 3rd floor of my apartment building. I am growing mezclun greens, among other things. This bento incorporates those mezclun greens!

Bento Content:

• Mushroom Risotto (180)
• Grape Tomatoes (12)
• Mini Peppers (3)
• Mezclun Greens (5)

Total Bento : 200 calories

Mushroom Tortellini & Veggies - 247 calorie Bento

These were leftovers and surprisingly, they tasted better today than they did last night. Go figure! The mushroom tortellini are from Trader Joe's - the ones that come dry in a bag. I added the Sundried Tomatoes and the Basil. It was less than a serving - couldn't fit more in this particular bento box - great for my portion control!

Bento Content:

• Mushroom Tortellini with Sundried Tomatoes and Basil (195)
• Mixed Veggies (50)
• Lettuce (2)

Total Bento : 247 calories

Pita Sandwiches - 364 calorie Bento

I didn't feel like cooking much for this bento - so deli fillings to the rescue! It was quite satisfying and not much need for utensils either!

Bento Content:

• Pita with Turkey 'Ham', Lite Havarti Cheese and Green leaf Lettuce (302)
• Grape Tomatoes (42)
• Blueberries (20)

Total Bento : 364 calories

Fruit, Veggies & Cheese - 233 calorie Bento

It has been very muggy around here lately, so I decided to make a refreshing bento with fruit, veggies & cheese wedges. Regarding the watermelon: I call it Reject Watermelon. This is why...hubbie doesn't like the watermelon bits that are close to the white part of the rind. I happen to love it - I find it juicy, a little tart and very refreshing. I never used to use the watermelon baller but for watermelon rescue, it is handy indeed!

Bento Content:

• Fruit Mix (110)
• Alps Cheese Wedges (114)
• Celery (5)
• Mini Peppers (4)

Total Bento : 233 calories

Chicken Roulade - 193 calorie Bento

I found an Asian supermarket that has chicken breast sliced paper thin. Perfect for Roulades! These are stuffed with carrots sliced thin and scallions. A sprinkle of Mrs. Dash, some Worcestershire sauce and trip to the oven until cooked. Very tasty!

Bento Content:

• Chicken Roulade (137)
• Mini Peppers (14)
• Corn on the Cob (42)

Total Bento : 193 calories