Or you could break out of your rut and pack one of these 38 bento box lunch ideas, all of which happen to be work- (and school-) approved. A quick primer on the bento: It’s a Japanese style of ...

The key to this tasty bento bowl is its sesame-encrusted tofu, an excellent meatless source of protein. Side note: If you don't have a tofu press, don't panic—just use some kitchen towels and a ...

Jenni Hilton, of Cumming, Ga., turned to rectangle-shaped bento-style boxes a few years ago for her daughters’ lunches as an eco-friendly way to send lunch to school.

In this video, we explore various bento lunchbox options including Bentgo, Omiebox, Yumbox, and Planet Box. We highlight ...

Best of all, you’ll get three bento boxes for just $4.99, which works out to just about $1.66 per completed container. Maybe we’re making this whole bringing our lunch thing too complicated, after all ...

Bento boxes with dried mango, arugula-ham wraps, salami snacks, and Moroccan meatballs—Restaurateur Andrew Tarlow's kids have school lunches we'd gladly trade our cubicle salads for.

If you want to be a little more creative or adventurous, try couscous or quinoa. Eggs: This rice-bowl staple provides a good source of protein. For lunch on the go, opt for hard-boiled.

Bento Rice Bowls This is not so much a recipe as it is a really good idea for a lunchbox — and a great vehicle for leftovers. We invested in a Japanese-style bento box, but any divided lunchbox ...

6. Feel Good Lunch Bowl Bowls are great for on-the-go lunches, because they typically consist of items that are easy to carry around, and they offer lots of different flavors.

Chi-So NYC is a bento rice jar project started by artist/DJ Kiki Kudo, an unexpected chef who pulls inspiration from Japanese tradition and outside cultures to make these colorful portable meals.

These make-ahead, no-cook, room-temperature foods are all simple enough for your kids to build school lunches on their own – and so good that you might want to steal some ideas for yourself.

7. Easy Vegetarian Bento Box Time Commitment: 5 minutes Why We Love It: ready in <15 minutes, kid-friendly, no cook Beyond being a fast and easy option, this lunch—which features hummus vegetable ...