Learn how to make fun and easy bento lunch boxes with a variety of basic preparations, such as:
- Steamed rice with teriyaki chicken, sesame spinach and sauteed root vegetables
- Egg salad sandwiches with crunch carrots and cucumbers
- Ramen noodles with warm dipping sauce, savory pork and spinach
- Picnic bento with nori rolls, crispy mackerel, miso green beans and glazed sweet potatoes
Author Sachiko Horie is a trained nutritionist who provides calorie counts for each recipe along with tips for healthy, balanced lunches that appeal to kids and adults. Detailed menu plans, make-ahead instructions, and color-coded assembly diagrams ensure that the entire family will be out the door on time with beautiful bento lunches in hand!
