Zested Vegan Bento Box

• vegan
• bento-box
• japanese-cuisine
• healthy
• Hiroshi

Introduction

Today's zested bento box is a delightful exploration of textures and flavors, designed to bring warmth and joy with every bite. This recipe combines fresh, vibrant ingredients with traditional Asian cooking techniques to create a vegan bento box that's both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1 small cucumber, julienned
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup pickled radish
• 1/4 cup firm tofu, cut into strips and lightly pan-fried
• 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tsp wasabi paste
• 1 tsp pickled ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 nori sheet, cut into strips
• A few sprigs of fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

• Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
• Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Once the rice is cooked, mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while it is still warm.
• Let the rice cool to room temperature.
• Arrange the cooled rice in a bento box.
• Neatly place the julienned carrot, cucumber, avocado slices, pickled radish, and tofu strips over the rice.
• Drizzle tamari or soy sauce over the tofu.
• Add wasabi paste and pickled ginger on the side for extra flavor.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over the entire box.
• Garnish with nori strips and fresh cilantro.

Enjoy this beautifully crafted bento box as a wholesome lunch or a light dinner. It's perfect for those who appreciate the fine balance of flavors and are looking for a nourishing meal that doesn't compromise on taste or presentation.

Hiroshi

Additional Information

Nutritionfacts	Calories: 450, Fat: 15g, Carbohydrates: 68g, Protein: 12g
Preparation Time	45 minutes
Allergy Information	Soy, Sesame, Wheat (gluten)