Switch up your protein, grains, or produce for new combinations so you'll never resort to a #saddesksalad again.
Burrito Bowl Bento
The burrito bowl bento box idea is packed with protein from the black beans and pulled pork, which will help keep you full until dinner. Bonus: It's a great way to use leftover veggies you have already chopped up.
Get the recipe: Burrito Bowl Bento
Greek Quinoa Salad Bento
This Greek quinoa salad is chock-full of fresh vegetables, making it a feast for the eyes and your taste buds. Try the fun variations for the bento box idea sides to make lunch a new adventure every day.
Get the recipe: Greek Quinoa Salad Bento
Chicken Pesto Zucchini Noodles Bento
Break out the spiralizer and make some zoodles for your bento box lunch. Take your meal to next-level tasty with homemade basil pesto. Cookie cutter fruit: optional, but cute, right?!
Get the recipe: Chicken Pesto Zucchini Noodles Bento
Salami and Cheese Bento Box
Your go-to lunch from elementary school just got an adult makeover. Between the salami, cheeses, and crunchy veggies, we guarantee you'll be the envy of the office.
Get the recipe: Salami and Cheese Bento Box
Vegetarian Taco Wraps
When cut into spirals, these black bean taco wraps fit perfectly into any bento box lunch. Switch up your sides with whatever fruit and veggies are in season, and you have a complete, well-rounded meal that will power you up for any afternoon workout. (
Get the recipe: Vegetarian Taco Wraps
Paleo Breakfast Box
Bento boxes are the perfect vehicle to tote breakfast to the office, too—especially on days when you’re running a little late. Bypass the carbs via this Paleo bento box idea with fresh fruit, jerky, a hard-boiled egg, and almonds.
Get the recipe: Paleo Breakfast Box
Ham Sammie Bento
A simple ham sandwich transforms into a café-quality meal thanks to a box. Your mother was right when she said presentation makes food taste better! Or maybe that was Martha Stewart… Either way, this sandwich tastes incredible.
Get the recipe: Ham Sammie Bento
Asparagus Pork Rolls Bento Box
The asparagus pork rolls are quick to make and taste just as good as takeout—for far fewer calories. The video tutorial makes assembling this bento box idea simple enough that even a kitchen-newbie can handle it.
Get the recipe: Asparagus Pork Rolls Bento Box
Baked Tofu and Potato Salad Bento
Barbecue sauce will aid even the tofu-phobic into loving the plant-based protein. Round out this bento box idea with potato salad, raw veggies, and small square of dark chocolate.
Get the recipe: Baked Tofu and Potato Salad Bento
Salmon and Marinated Shrimp Salad Bento Box
Salmon and shrimp provide the healthy omega-3 fats and protein, but the real MVP of this Asian-inspired bento box idea is the homemade Thousand Island dressing.
Get the recipe: Salmon and Marinated Shrimp Salad Bento
Taco Tuesday Lunch Bento Box
Enjoy tacos any day of the week with this Mexican-themed bento box idea. On weekends, we might be tempted to pair this one with a kombucha marg…
Get the recipe: Taco Tuesday Lunch
Baby Peas and Cheese Frittata Bento
Put an egg on it. Or, you know, in it. Pack a healthy, protein-rich frittata, then hit a few more food groups with some berries, fresh leafy greens, and a side of nuts or whole grain pretzels for crunch.
Get the recipe: Baby Peas and Cheese Frittata Bento
