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Kosher Pasta Salad Bento Box

Learn to make a cute, healthy and kosher vegetarian bento box for your kids or family with pasta salad, egg, asparagus, fruit salad and a brownie.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tricolor rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • 8 asparagus spears
  • 1 cucumber, peeled
  • 1 carrot, peeled
  • 3-4 chunks cantaloupe or honeydew melon (or a combination of both)
  • 4-5 blackberries, raspberries, or blueberries

Instructions

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  1. Cut your fresh vegetables into cute, decorative shapes. Vegetable Cutters are available in The Shiksa Market, or you can use a paring knife to carefully cut your own unique shapes.
  2. Boil the rotini pasta according to package directions, then drain. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic, and rice vinegar. Pour it over the pasta and toss till the pasta is evenly coated with dressing. Salt to taste.
  3. Cut the tough ends off of the asparagus spears. Place the tender tips in a mug of water and steam them for a few minutes in the microwave, until tender. Drain and season with salt, to taste. You can also steam them on the stovetop, if you prefer-- the mug method is easiest when you're throwing together a quick lunch on the go.
  4. Hard boil an egg. Carefully peel the shell while it is still hot, freshly cooked, under a running faucet of water (this will help keep your fingers cool while you peel). Place the hot cooked egg immediately into a plastic egg mold, then place the mold into ice water for 10 minutes. You can purchase these egg molds in The Shiksa Market, they are very reasonable. When you remove the egg from the mold, it will hold the shape. To purchase the egg mold, click here.
  5. Make a bed in the bottom of the bento, using the lower tier if it is stackable, with the pasta salad, asparagus spears, and fresh cut vegetables. Place the shaped egg into the center of the vegetables. If it's an animal, you can place it so it looks like it is peeking out of the foliage.
  6. Cut your melon pieces into cute, decorative shapes. Place the fruits in a separate stack of the bento box, or in a separate compartment/area, so that the fruit flavors don't mingle with the veggies and pasta.
  7. Add a brownie to the box for a special treat. You can cut the brownie into a heart using a paring knife, if you want to, or just leave it square.
  8. Wrap the brownie in plastic or wax paper and secure with a sticker, or put it into a thick or double-layer cupcake liner, to keep it from getting soggy or mixing with the fruit flavors.
  9. This bento can be enjoyed by "big kids" and kids at heart, too! Use a bigger bento box, fill it out with more veggies and larger portions, and make sure you use a larger bento box. Enjoy a healthy, beautiful kosher bento box lunch!

Nutrition Information

Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 55mg (2%) Potassium 913mg (26%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 11375IU (228%) Vitamin C 21.2mg (24%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 5.1mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413

% Daily Value*

Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Potassium 913mg 19%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 11375IU 228%
Vitamin C 21.2mg 24%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 5.1mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.