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Easy Rainbow Veggie Bento Box: Best Healthy Lunch Idea

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A quick, no-cook lunch featuring colorful fresh vegetables and a creamy Greek yogurt dill dip. Perfect for meal prep, kids, and anyone who wants a satisfying, nutritious meal in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 cup fresh snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: hummus, fresh herbs (parsley, chives, mint), sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cool water and pat dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
  2. Prepare the red bell pepper: cut off top and bottom, slice open to remove ribs and seeds, then slice into thin strips (about 1/4-inch wide).
  3. Prepare the yellow bell pepper using the same method as the red pepper.
  4. Peel carrots, cut off tops and bottoms, then slice into sticks about 3 inches long and 1/4-inch thick, or into rounds.
  5. Rinse snap peas, pat dry, and snap off the tough stem end; remove string if tough.
  6. Slice a small wedge of purple cabbage (about 1/4 of a small head) as thinly as possible into shreds.
  7. Rinse cherry tomatoes, pat dry, and cut each in half lengthwise (or quarters if large).
  8. Make the dip: in a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate.
  9. Assemble the bento box: place dip in the largest compartment or a small container. Arrange vegetables by color in remaining compartments (e.g., red pepper strips, orange carrot sticks, yellow pepper strips, green snap peas, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes).
  10. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately. Dip can be made up to 3 days ahead; vegetables can be prepped and stored separately for up to 4 days. Cut tomatoes no more than 1 day ahead to avoid sogginess.

Notes

Dry vegetables thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Cut vegetables to similar sizes for even eating and presentation. For kids, cut into smaller bite-sized pieces. The dip can be made vegan by using plant-based yogurt or hummus. Store assembled box in fridge for up to 3 days; keep dip separate if possible.

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