Enjoy this collection of recipes for Bento Box Lunches.

The Japanese people know how to stay slim!

Here is a brief example of how the low cal healthy "Bento Style" of eating can help you learn a very healthy new way of eating.

The secret is Portion Control.

The Bento Box is designed to help you see the proper amount of food that you should eat.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

The idea is to have several perfectly suited, delicious and very filling single servings of food arranged in a box lunch.

As you prepare your boxes, you can see and learn the correct serving and portion sizes for food.

This "mini" tutorial will give you ideas on how to assemble your own Bento Box.

Also, check out: justbento.com
Bento Love by Kentaro Kobayashi.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

This is very quickly recorded here. I'll come back and leave better instructions when I can. However you need to be able to adjust the food layout to work with your container. (This is my first bento, I am in no way an expert)

Submitted by SILVERWING26

Looking for a quick and easy, yet healthy and tasty lunch idea? You’ve come to the right place! This week we kept our bentos extra simple and convenient without compromising health. In fact, our whole wheat pita pockets are filled with hummus, which is considered to be a super food… It’s super fast food!

Submitted by LAPTOPLUNCHES

1 serving, fast lunch

Submitted by MISSLISTER

Pretty, nutritous and delicious orange carrot rice.

Submitted by MYSCHYF

Chicken legs are affordable, and when you cook them right, they can be a delicious, occasional part of a healthy diet!

Submitted by SINGHIZPRAISE

Makes delicious ginger chicken like from a hibachi restaurant. But small 3oz serving.

Submitted by MYSCHYF

Submitted by CANDT5

Perfect for snacking or a light lunch.

Submitted by ICYSNOWGIRL

Made lighter and low fat by adding imitation coconut flavoring to skim milk and reducing the amount of sugar added.

Submitted by MGOODLAD

I love to eat this when i'm craving Chinese food but dont want all the extra calories

Submitted by BEACHBODYREADY

Delish healthier choice chicken "wings" made from drumsticks on the BBQ. You can choose whichever sauce suits you but this is our family/friend fave! The style of saucing the chicken is quite important! Enjoy!

Submitted by MELLOSE2WIN

Chicken, marinated in home made hoisin sauce and grilled.

Submitted by RAVENLYNNE

Submitted by EARTHYGIRL1

Quick & Easy Dinner

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Submitted by MEESHIEME

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Nearly 20% of American children from the age of six to eleven, are classified as overweight.

Bento may provide solutions for healthier school lunches.

The Japanese tradition "Bento" is a Japanese-style lunchbox that has single-portion meal of rice, fish or meat, and one or more pickled or cooked vegetables, usually in a box-shaped container.

"Bento" offers healthful options for adults and children!

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Bento can be very elaborately arranged in a style called kyaraben or "character bento".

Kyaraben is typically decorated to look like popular Japanese cartoon anime characters, characters from comic books or video game characters.

Another popular bento style is "oekakiben" or "picture bento", which is decorated to look like people, animals, buildings and monuments, or items such as flowers and plants.

Thank you: wikipedia.org/wiki/Bento

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Nutritious, low fat food. Delicious!

Submitted by PATRICKEVANS

Serve over rice in a bento. Adapted from the book, Bento Love by Kentaro Kobayashi.

Submitted by SLEEPIGRL

It'll be our little secret that this recipe isn't high in fat. It's so creamy no one will ever know!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Not too tangy, not to spicy, peanut free cucumber salad.

Submitted by L.R.N.L

Submitted by PIXIELOVE.78

This is my dumpling sauce, you can add garlic or ginger to get a more authentic taste, but I just love the vinegary taste!

Submitted by MYSCHYF

Submitted by MARENTWEETY

Simple egg and cheese omelette for dinner. Half this for a lunch or snack meal.

Submitted by TOLOSE13

I just got myself a bento box because I always thought it looked like a healthy way to eat. This is a traditional egg dish which has many layers. Fairly easy to make, little sweet, little salty. Can be eaten cold.

Submitted by EMPIERCE

You can adjust the veggies to anything you want really, but basics are onion, carrot, and frozen peas after that anything u want to add in is up to you, this is just what I had in my fridge sor leftovers.

Submitted by MYSCHYF

They are vegan, gluten-free and inexpensive. These mini-burgers or nuggets have a Mediterranaan flavor from the addition of finely chopped black olives and rosemary.

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Submitted by REDHKIRK

Based on Makiko Itoh's recipe for my family's logging purposes

Submitted by ZILLYONS

Submitted by MARYXO

Kid friendly & small portions curb over eating!

Submitted by 3BLUEDAISYS

So yummy!

Submitted by KARRILEE

Oh so delicious as an appetizer or main course served with brown rice!

Submitted by BONFIREBAMBI

Save money and increase nutrition in your burgers. The secret ingredient? Lentils!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

You won’t lose weight just because you are using a Bento Box and the portions you eat are smaller.

Take care that you pack foods in your box in a way that will help you loose weight!

Use the largest section for vegetables and the smaller sections for carbohydrates. The varied sized containers in the box make it easier to balance a healthy ratio of foods.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

The Bento Box combines rice, protein, vegetables and it is prepared to keep spoilage to a minimum.

The rice provides carbohydrates, the most important source of energy. The protein keeps your muscles in repair. And the vegetables provide vitamins that nourish your organs.

Thank you: http://justbento.com

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Japanese sticky rice formed into balls, or triangles. Great for if you're into bento box lunches! Can be seasoned to your liking. This one includes a tuna centre

Submitted by FIENDISHSARAH

Submitted by PRTYBRD

rice balls Japan style!

Submitted by GELLEGBS

I found this recipe on kraftfoods.com but I used a light english muffin and candian bacon instead of the pepperoni.

Submitted by KELLYFIT4U

These are delicious and fun to make (great for kids! )

Submitted by QUINN7

This is truly just a little bite, but it packs so much flavor. You'll love this fancy appetizer! It proves that you can enjoy rich ingredients in small portions.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Great for a snack or with a simple salad.

Also great to place into kids lunches straight from the freezer as it will keep everything cool.

Submitted by MUSTANGBABE

Meatless and incorporates superfoods with bold flavors.

Submitted by GETSTARTED21

We went to a talk called Super Power Foods by Michelle Bonnarito. She showed us how to cook quinoa. This is a quick fresh salad made with the quinoa

Submitted by EMPIERCE

This is a recipe for one that can be adjusted for more people.

Submitted by KARLEE2255

Submitted by JOSANJAS

Chinese steamed dumplings.

Submitted by MYSCHYF

Presents beautifully and are very popular in our households! (From the popular Australian website "4 Ingredients.")

Submitted by GUEST_CHEF

This is a fabulous recipe for tofu. Easy and fast. It needs no marinating. Just mix the sauce pour it on and bake for half an hour.

Submitted by DARUMA

My go-to for lunch on a busy work day!

Submitted by LOREXIII

A recipe that has portion control built right in.

Submitted by RACHELJMILLERS

These little burgers have a zesty sauce and are perfect for a quick meal.

Submitted by ASHJOHNSON80

one of my favorite things to eat EVER

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Submitted by BETWEENTHEPAGES

Better than the fried version

Submitted by JMGASQUE

Bento boxes are often used as school or work lunches.
They are quickly becoming the new lunch box for kids.

Kids absolutely love them!

They include a variety of different courses and snacks prepared for one person.

The Bento boxed lunch are usually quite healthy and incorporate many different types of vegetables and lean protein.

Traditional bento boxes follow the guideline:
4 parts rice
3 parts protein
2 parts vegetable
1 part sweet


Thank you: http://www.fitday.com

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Traditional Bento Foods:

1. Miso soup has many health benefits, Vitamin K and omega 3. Miso soup has also been shown to cut the risk of contracting breast cancer.

2. Sushi made with traditional sushi rice is also a very healthy food. It has a much lower glycemic index than normal white rice. Sushi often includes salmon which has Omega 3.

3. Grilled chicken and lean proteins. Have the teriyaki sauce on the side.

4. Small salads made of different kinds of shredded lettuce, cabbage and seaweed which is an excellent source of iodine.

5. Fruit.

Thank you: http://www.fitday.com

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Submitted by CHEFFY12

Instead of a whole pie, try making bite-size tarts. The diminutive desserts cook quicker and are automatically portion controlled. Plus, they're easier to make for a crowd, and there's no need for a fork and plate.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A basic blend which can be altered to personal preferences, each brownie has a decent amount of protein (4 g), are low fat, and only about 50 calories each.

Submitted by IMPULSED

Who can resist thick, creamy decadent cheesecake? Try this low-fat version in the single serving size.

Simple sugar cookies get a burst of Caribbean flavour from coconut extract, flour and milk, and then turned into grinning goodies with chocolate chips and cashews!

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

This makes a light, chewy cookie that can be enjoyed with zero guilt.

Submitted by EROSET23