Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Red Rice & Grilled Chicken - 230 calorie bento



I have been trying different types of rice - attempting to stay a bit away from the white variety. I had been looking for Red Rice and I finally found it. I quite like it, hubbie is still thinking about it!


Bento Content:


  • Red Rice with Peppers (100)

  • Grilled Rosemary Chicken (94)

  • Asparagus (36)

Total Bento: 230 calories


Monday, August 22, 2011

Roasted Veggies - 230 calorie bento



I had a lot of different bits of vegetables taking a lot of 'real estate' in the fridge, so I gathered them up and roasted them all. Now I have to go veggie shopping again. I made enough of the vegetable concoction for dinner, bento lunches for two and maybe a snack.

Bento Content:


  • Roasted Potatoes (53)

  • Roasted Vegetable Medley (60)

  • Champagne Grapes (33)

  • Mini Pitas (84)

Total Bento: 230 calories


Friday, August 19, 2011

Veggie Frittatta - 195 calorie bento



This was a very easy frittatta to make - I made two individual ones - one for me and one for hubbie. They fit quite well in these kiddie panda boxes - quite snug! The frittatta has red onion, green bell pepper, grape tomatoes and eggs, of course! I used oil spray so the mixture wouldn't stick to the individual pie pans. I then stuck them in the oven until the egg was set. Very easy, very yummy.

Bento Content:



  • Veggie Frittatta (154)

  • Sea Salt & Pepper Rice Crisps (38)

  • Sliced Baby Zucchini (2)

  • Condiments (1)

Total Bento: 195 calories


Monday, August 08, 2011

Carrot & Zuchinni 'Spaghetti' - 164 calorie bento




When I was little my parents always said "don't play with your food". Funny, since for a while my parents made their living in the food business - restaurants and such. I vividly remember my Dad once making a pizza and sending the dough flying into the air - I would call that 'playing with food' - wouldn't you? hahaha


So, now that I'm a grown-up (or trying to be), it is oficially my turn to play -responsibly- with my food- hence the Bento making! This bento is definitely a fun one - I made some vegetable fake-out spaghetti. I used a spiralizer and had tons of fun - I am easily amused!


Bento Content:


  • Carrot and Zuchinni 'Spaghetti' (15)

  • Sausage and Roasted Red Bell Pepper (75)

  • Goat Cheese Medallion (70)

  • Celery (4)

Total Bento: 164 calories


Thursday, August 04, 2011

Fruit and Cheese - 122 calorie Bento

It is summer - and boy, is it hot out here! I like having coolish things for snack or lunch during the very hot weather we have been having around my neck of the woods. So, this is one of them. Plus, very easy to put together and get those vitamins in!


Bento content:


  • Red Currants (16)

  • Blueberries (20)

  • Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedge (35)

  • Cherries (18)

  • Champagne Grapes (33)

Total Bento: 122 calories