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Non‑Sandwich Bento Cups

15-Minute Non-Sandwich Bento Cups – Genius No-Bread Lunch Fix

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A versatile and creative way to enjoy bento-style meals without sandwiches, featuring easy-to-make cups filled with delicious ingredients.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 1/4 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 egg, scrambled
  • 1 tbsp green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare all ingredients by cooking rice, chicken, and scrambling the egg.
  2. Mix soy sauce and sesame oil with cooked rice.
  3. Layer rice at the bottom of bento cups.
  4. Add diced chicken, carrots, cucumber, and scrambled egg on top.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Adjust ingredients based on dietary preferences.
  • Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Use fresh vegetables for best results.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Bento
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg