Mediterranean Veggie Bento Box
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup classic hummus
- 1 whole wheat pita bread, cut into triangles
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh grapes or 1 small tangerine
- A sprinkle of dried oregano or za’atar (optional)
Instructions
- Start by placing the hummus into a small, leak-proof dip container. This prevents the hummus from spreading to other ingredients and keeps everything crisp. Sprinkle a little oregano or za’atar on top for extra flavor.
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Slice the cucumber into rounds and the roasted red peppers into thin strips. If the cherry tomatoes are large, you can cut them in half, though leaving them whole helps them stay fresh longer.
- Place the pita triangles in one section of the bento box. In the largest compartment, arrange the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and roasted red peppers. Nestling them together keeps them from sliding around during transport.
- Add the kalamata olives and feta cheese to a smaller section or place them on top of the vegetables. These provide the signature salty, tangy Mediterranean flavor profile that ties the whole box together.
- Fill the final small compartment with fresh grapes or a tangerine. Having a sweet element helps round out the meal and acts as a healthy dessert after you finish your savory snacks.