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Power-Packed Lunchbox Ideas
Packing and prepping wholesome
lunches doesn’t have to be a chore. You
can kick health into high gear this school
year with new ideas to make creative,
nutrient-rich meals.
Fit to satisfy various dietary restrictions,
the Power Your Lunchbox program off ers
kid-friendly options and allergy-sensitive
selections. Th e program, which is dedicated
to helping families make healthier
lunches during the school year, features
more than 80 registered dietitian-approved,
family-tested meal ideas with produce
as a focal point.
Consider skipping the typical sandwich,
chips and apple. Instead, it only takes
a few minutes to embark on a creative
approach to lunch. Get the kids involved
by having them use small cookie cutters to
make fresh fruits and vegetables into fun
shapes. Try complementing the produce
with wraps or soups to add extra excitement
to typical lunchbox fare.
Regardless if your child is a picky eater
or is on the more adventurous side, bento
box lunches such as Chinese Mandarin
Pasta Salad Bento Box and Turkey Taco
Salad Bento Box can prove to be satisfying,
power-packed meals.
For more lunchbox inspiration, visit
poweryourlunchbox.com.
Chinese Mandarin Pasta
Salad Bento Box
Prep time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
• 16 ounces rotini pasta
• 6 mini sweet peppers, sliced
• 3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
• 1/2 cup sesame ginger dressing
• 1/4 cup chow mein noodles
• 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup steamed edamame
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and rinse with cool water.
In large bowl, mix pasta, peppers,
oranges, green onions, spinach, carrots
and dressing. Toss to coat well. Top with
chow mein noodles.
Place in lunchbox with kiwi and edamame.
Turkey Taco Salad Bento Box
Prep time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
• 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/4 cup cooked turkey meat, seasoned
with taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheese
• 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 2 tablespoons guacamole
• 1 ounce tortilla chips
Assemble taco salad with lettuce, taco
meat, cheese and tomatoes.
Place in lunchbox with guacamole and
chips.
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