Sautéed Bento Box
Experience a burst of flavor and nostalgia with this vibrant Sautéed Bento Box, featuring a delightful medley of sautéed vegetables, tender protein, and fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and highly customizable based on your favorite ingredients. Each colorful bite captures the essence of homemade comfort food while bringing back cherished memories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 4 oz protein (chicken, tofu, or shrimp), cubed
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions; chop the protein into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil. Once hot, add the protein and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry until veggies are tender yet crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Pour soy sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat all ingredients. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve the sautéed mix over fluffy rice and garnish with extra soy sauce or sesame oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box (375g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg