Try these 4 easy bento box ideas that have a variety of proteins, vegetables and flavours! These will get you so excited for lunch...build your 'open-faced' sandwiches on crispbreads and enjoy.
This post has been generously sponsored by Ryvita Canada. As always, the opinions and language are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that I love!
When it comes to lunch, it's easy to get stuck in a rut.
Today, I'm partnering with Ryvita Canada to share four delicious bento box ideas that will kick you out of a lunch rut and give you something tasty to look forward to all morning long!
Ryvtia crispbreads are a delicious, fibre-rich alternative to bread and are the perfect canvas to get creative with! They are made with natural ingredients including wholegrain rye, and are a great way to introduce more fibre into your diet.
Ryvita now has an amazing array of flavors! My favorites are the Whole Grain Snackbread (which is so light and crispy) and the Red Quinoa & Sesame Rye Crispbread. I love that the crispbreads are sturdy enough to fully load with my favorite toppings.
Find more topping ideas and information about Ryvita crispbreads at Eat Outside the Breadbox!
Why you'll ♡ these bento lunch box ideas
- they are simple and require little to no cooking
- they are delicious and will get you excited for lunch
- you can mix and match for some variety in your lunches
Bento Box Video
Watch the video below to see how I prepared the lunch boxes and assembled the open faced sandwiches. You can find more videos on my YouTube channel!
Don't forget to pin this recipe to save it for later!
What will you need to make these bento boxes?
- bento-style lunchbox containers are recommended- see my shop for my recommendations!
- Ryvita crispbreads- I used the ones that came individually wrapped to keep them fresh and crispy
- condiment containers recommended- see my shop for my recommendations
- 30 minutes of free time (max!)
Flavor #1- BLT
BLT will forever hold a soft spot in my heart. We are recreating them in open-faced sandwich form today!
- 2 slices bacon (cooked)
- 1 roma tomato (sliced)
- ½ cup iceberg lettuce (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Multigrain Ryvita crispbread
Storage info- assemble bento boxes no more than 48 hours before consuming for best tomato flavor (you can cut the tomato fresh and add each day for the absolute best freshness)
Flavor #2- Marinated Tomato + Cottage Cheese
This is an easy take on a caprese salad. Mild cottage cheese is paired with sweet tomatoes and tangy balsamic reduction. Easy and so delicious!
- ½ cup marinated cherry tomatoes (recipe on card below)
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ tablespoon balsamic reduction
- basil leaves (optional)
- Pumpkin Seed & Oat Ryvita crispbread
Storage info- marinated tomatoes are good for up to 24 hours, but the rest of the ingredients can be portioned out up to 4 days ahead.
Flavor #3- Wasabi Tuna Salad
We are channeling the flavors of a spicy tuna roll with this recipe.
- ½ cup wasabi tuna salad (recipe on card below)
- ¼ cup pea shoots or sprouts
- 1 tablespoon sliced red onion
- sesame seeds to sprinkle over (optional)
- Sesame Ryvita crispbread
Storage info- this bento box can be assembled 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
Flavor #4- Pickled Radish and Hard Boiled Egg
This recipe is inspired by Scandanavian Smørrebrød, which is an open-faced Danish sandwich. Often it includes pickled ingredients and eggs, as this flavor includes!
- 1 hard boiled egg, sliced
- ¼ batch pickled radish (recipe in the card below)
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- pea shoots or sprouts
- fresh dill (optional)
- Red Quinoa & Sesame Ryvita crispbreads
Storage- this recipe can be made up to 4 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Tips for the best bento lunch
- keep ingredients separate using multi-compartment bento lunch box containers, silicone muffin liners, or condiment containers (see my shop for the ones I use)
- herbs will only keep fresh if you serve them the day you pack- this would work great for someone working from home
- you can try wrapping fresh herbs in a damp paper towel to transport to work
- you will need a knife to spread condiments out and may want a spoon or fork to place other ingredients on your open-faced sandwich
- check the storage info for each recipe as some keep for longer than others
More lunch box ideas
- 7 No Cook Lunch Box Ideas
- Easy Bistro Lunch Boxes 3 Ways
- The Best Lunch Containers
- 45 Healthy Lunch Bowl Ideas
- Turkey Taco Meal Prep Bowls
Did you make this? Tag me on social @sweetpeasandsaffron and be sure to leave a comment and rate the recipe!
4 Bento Lunch Box Ideas
Ingredients
BLT Bento (serves 1)
- 2 slices bacon (cooked)
- 1 roma tomato (sliced)
- ½ cup iceberg lettuce (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 package Multigran Ryvita Crispbread
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes (makes 2 servings)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red onion
- salt + pepper
Marinated Tomatoes Box (serves 1)
- ½ cup marinated cherry tomatoes (recipe above)
- ½ cup cottage cheese (extra liquid drained)
- ½ tablespoon balsamic reduction
- basil leaves (optional)
- 1 package Pumpkin Seed & Oat Ryvita Crispbread
Wasabi Tuna Salad (serves 2)
- 1 can tuna (drained; 170 g; 5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon wasabi paste
- salt & pepper
Wasabi Tuna Box (serves 1)
- ½ cup wasabi tuna (recipe above)
- ¼ cup pea shoots (or sprouts)
- 1 tablespoon red onion (sliced)
- sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 package Sesame Ryvita Crispbread
Pickled Radish (serves 4)
- 6 radishes (thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- salt & pepper
Pickled Radish and Hard Boiled Egg Box (serves 1)
- 1 egg (hard boiled)
- 1 tablespoon pickled radish (recipe above)
- 1 tablespoon red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- ¼ cup pea shoots (or sprouts)
- fresh dill (optional)
- 1 package Red Quinoa & Sesame Ryvita Crispbreads
Instructions
BLT Bento Lunch Box
- Combine all ingredients in a multi-compartment lunch box.
- Store in the fridge for up to 48 hours, or slice tomatoes fresh each day (the rest of the components could keep for up to 4 days).
Marinated Tomatoes Bento Lunch Box
- Stir together the marinated tomatoes ingredients, then portion out with remaining ingredients into a multi-compartment lunch box.
- Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Marinated tomatoes are good for up to 24 hours, but the rest of the ingredients can be portioned out up to 4 days ahead.
Wasabi Tuna Bento Lunch Box
- Stir together the Wasabi Tuna Salad ingredients, then portion out with the rest of the ingredients in a multi-compartment lunch box.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Pickled Radish and Hard Boiled Egg Bento Lunch Box
- First, prepare the pickled radish: combine radish, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper in a jar or bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then return to the microwave for 1 more minute.
- Allow pickled onions to cool, then portion out with the rest of the ingredients in a multi-compartment lunch box.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Video
Nutrition Information
© Sweet Peas & Saffron - Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited.
Leave a Comment