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Rainbow Bento

Rainbow Bento: Colorful Veggie Rolls for Fun, Healthy Lunches

Create a vibrant, nutritious Rainbow Bento that makes healthy eating fun for kids.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Veggie Rolls
  • 4 pieces Spinach or Whole Wheat Tortillas Swap for gluten-free tortillas if necessary.
  • 1/4 cup Hummus or Cream Cheese Try avocado or yogurt for a different twist.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Can substitute with yellow or orange bell peppers.
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Cucumber Zucchini or julienned carrots work well as substitutes.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrot Use purple or white carrots for fun variety.
  • 1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage Feel free to use green cabbage if that’s what you have.
For the Fruit Coins
  • 1 medium Kiwi Swap with green apples or grapes for other options.
  • 1 medium Banana Peaches or pears can also be great alternatives.
  • 1 cup Strawberries Consider raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor.
  • 1 cup Mandarin Orange Segments Use canned segments in juice or fresh.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Prevents browning on fruit slices.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Rainbow Bento
  1. Warm & Spread: Microwave tortillas for 10-15 seconds. Spread hummus or cream cheese over each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border.
  2. Layer Your Rainbow: Layer thin strips of red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, shredded carrot, and purple cabbage at the bottom edge.
  3. Roll It Up: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom edge. Press the seam to seal.
  4. Slice Into Pinwheels: Slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch thick pinwheels for a fun presentation.
  5. Prepare Fruit Coins: Slice kiwi, banana, and strawberries into rounds. Toss banana and kiwi slices in lemon juice.
  6. Assemble Bento Boxes: Arrange pinwheels in one compartment and fruit coins with mandarin segments in another.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSodium: 320mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Involve kids in selecting ingredients at the store for a personal touch. Store in airtight containers for freshness.

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