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valentines bento

Valentine’s Bento: 7 Magical Ideas to Celebrate Love

A delightful Valentine’s Bento box filled with heart-shaped treats.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup pickled ginger
  • 2 sheets nori, cut into hearts
  • 1/4 cup edamame

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice and let it cool.
  2. Shape the rice into heart shapes using a mold.
  3. Mix the chicken with soy sauce and sesame oil.
  4. Place the chicken on top of the rice hearts.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices around the rice.
  6. Use nori to create heart decorations.
  7. Add pickled ginger and edamame to the box.
  8. Drizzle mayonnaise over the top.
  9. Pack the bento box carefully.
  10. Serve fresh for a perfect Valentine’s treat.

Notes

  • Adjust ingredients based on preference.
  • Use leftover meat for quicker preparation.
  • Customize vegetables as desired.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Bento
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bento box
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: valentines bento, bento box, heart-shaped food