Description
A colorful, nourishing, and simple vegan lunch that’s perfect for school or work. These bento boxes include crispy roasted chickpeas, fresh veggies, juicy fruits, and a sweet treat—ideal for meal prep and busy mornings.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup hummus
1/2 cup cucumber, sliced into sticks
1/2 cup carrot sticks
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup green grapes
1/2 apple, sliced
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)
2 whole grain wraps or pita bread, cut into triangles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chickpeas dry with a paper towel and toss them with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until crispy. Let them cool before packing.
- While chickpeas are roasting, prep the fruits and veggies—slice cucumber, carrots, and apples, and wash grapes and cherry tomatoes.
- Portion hummus into a small container or a section of the bento box for dipping.
- Once chickpeas are cool, divide them between compartments with the veggies, fruits, chocolate chips, and wrap or pita triangles.
- Place the peanut butter into a small sealed container for dipping the apple slices.
- Seal the bento boxes and store them in the fridge until ready to eat.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, but enjoy chickpeas within 48 hours for best texture.
Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Use almond or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free or different flavor option.
Switch up the fruits seasonally or based on preference.
No reheating needed—perfect for on-the-go meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
