Description
This Easy Vegan Back-to-School Bento Box is a colorful, nutritious, and convenient meal perfect for busy school days. Featuring a hummus and veggie wrap, refreshing pasta salad, crunchy snacks, and fresh fruit, this vegan-friendly lunch is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients to keep energy levels high throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Wrap:
- 1 large tortilla (gluten-free if needed)
- 3 tbsp hummus
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta Salad:
- 1 cup cooked pasta (use gluten-free if desired)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp chopped cucumber
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Snacks and Extras:
- 1/4 cup roasted chickpeas or trail mix
- 1/4 cup fruit (grapes, berries, or apple slices)
- A few squares of dairy-free dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the wrap: Spread the hummus evenly over the large tortilla, then layer with shredded carrots, baby spinach, and sliced avocado. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Roll and slice: Roll the tortilla tightly and slice into pinwheels about 1-inch thick. Use toothpicks if necessary to hold the pinwheels together for easy eating.
- Make the pasta salad: In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is well coated and evenly mixed.
- Assemble the bento box: Arrange the mini hummus wraps, pasta salad, roasted chickpeas or trail mix, and fresh fruit in separate compartments of your lunch container to keep flavors distinct.
- Add a sweet touch and store: Optionally, include a few squares of dairy-free dark chocolate for a treat. Seal the bento box tightly in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- You can substitute the tortilla for gluten-free options if needed.
- Roasted chickpeas can be replaced with your favorite crunchy trail mix or nuts for variety.
- Use dairy-free hummus to keep the recipe fully vegan-friendly.
- This bento box is best enjoyed within a few hours after preparation for freshness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially for children who may prefer milder flavors.
