Bento (Japanese style) packed, vegan meals

[jamboxrock]

two days ago: chard enchiladas w/ pinto beans & nacho teese, brown rice w/ tomatoes & corn, avocado, candy cane jo jo's

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/jamboxrock/lunches/12-16-08.jpg

yesterday: fried rice & quinoa w/ veggies, edamame, persimmon, prunes

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/jamboxrock/lunches/12-17-08.jpg

[cedarblue]

it all looks wonderful, where do you find the time erin? most of it is dinner left overs i guess?

now i have a part time job, i am going to get one of these even though i only eat there one day a week.


where in the uk do peeps get theres from? i can't remember the site - i want one with the little boxes to go inside.

[veganf]

those bento boxes are bigger than i imagined looking at the veg dog in there... hmm.

everything looks great jambox. :)

Laptop Lunch boxes are much bigger than a standard bento, yet I hear Americans here complaining all the time how small they are, even for the kids. Goes to show what portion-control issues we have going on. Of course it depends a lot how efficiently you pack the food too.

[jamboxrock]

Agreed, they hold a good amount of food. I think I'd starve if I used a regular bento! As I've said before, I try to balance things out and keep the calories in check by including raw veggies and fruit as often as possible.

Cedar, I do use dinner leftovers most of the time filling in any gaps with other things from the fridge or pantry. I pretty much cook just for me, so there are always leftovers. And I pack it the night before, there's no way I'd have time in the mornings.

If it's a laptop lunchbox you want, it looks like you can get them here (http://www.beckyandlolo.co.uk/) in the UK.

[cedarblue]

ah that's the one - thanks erin.

[jamboxrock]

today: layered nacho dip (refried beans, black bean/corn salsa, nacho teese, jalapenos), blue corn-sesame chips, carrots, clementine

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/jamboxrock/lunches/12-22-08.jpg

tomorrow: toasted sandwich (multigrain bread, spinach, tofurkey, cream cheese, cranberry relish, red onion, pickles), celery, carrot, goddess dressing, dried apricot bar on the side

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/jamboxrock/lunches/12-23-08.jpg

[fondducoeur]

My first bento boxes:

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSCN0920.jpg

lemony roasted potatoes, baked italian tofu, mango slices, chocolate covered espresso beans

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSCN0922.jpg

pita with sprouts, raw cauliflower, hummus for the pita and cauliflower, cashew cookie larabar

[cedarblue]

very nice fondducoeur!!

[RubyDuby]

Laptop Lunch boxes are much bigger than a standard bento, yet I hear Americans here complaining all the time how small they are, even for the kids. Goes to show what portion-control issues we have going on. Of course it depends a lot how efficiently you pack the food too.

um, it's not just americans. :rolleyes:

[Cattmogg]

Roxy. i want the cute lunch box thingy you have...........Not to mention whats in it.

[jamboxrock]

um, it's not just americans. :rolleyes:

VeganF is an American (who happens to make very nice bentos), so she's allowed to say that :)

Fondducoeur, very nice! Welcome to the club.

I only took two this week, still getting into the swing of things after the holidays.

Monday: fried quinoa & veggies, grilled bok choy, avocado w/ lemon juice, truffles (didn't eat the avocado, it was too stringy)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/jamboxrock/lunches/1-5-09022.jpg

Friday: pizza, salad w/ shredded carrot & shiitake sesame dressing

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/jamboxrock/lunches/1-9-09024.jpg

[jamboxrock]

yesterday: ww penne w/ butternut squash & raddichio, raw kale salad w/ oranges, pecans for the salad, piece of dark chocolate, cherries

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/jamboxrock/lunches/1-12-09.jpg

today: potato leek soup, smoky broiled tempeh, steamed brussels sprouts, pretzels, cherries

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/jamboxrock/lunches/1-13-09.jpg

tomorrow: TJ's soy nuggets w/ ketchup, carrot & celery sticks, pretzels, cherries

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c241/jamboxrock/lunches/1-14-09.jpg

[Roxy]

The bentos are looking great! I'm still bentoing every day too, it's just that I haven't been taking photos, because they look rather boring really :o

[RubyDuby]

VeganF is an American (who happens to make very nice bentos), so she's allowed to say that :)
sorry, american bashing is getting to be a huge pet peeve of mine on here, from americans or not. I've only seen ppl from uk complain about the size... prolly bc that's whose mostly on here. :rolleyes:

yummy looking bentos as usual.

i really need to get one.

[bradders]

I'm British and they do look a little small to me too (using oreos in some for scale)

[jamboxrock]

Haha, Oreos are a good indicator. I think they're the perfect size as long as you don't stuff them full of bad for you food. Then it would definitely be too much. I also bring a morning and afternoon snack to work with me, and it's the right amount to get me through the day.

[BlackCats]

I thought the bento boxes from the Japan place in London looked very small (but then I eat a lot.) If I just used the boxes for my main meal like pasta or rice I think it would be okay but I probably would bring pieces of fruit and other stuff to fill me up. Saying that I have a small lunch-box type box and it fits more than you would think just by looking at it.:)

Anyway the boxes all look fab guys, I don't usually post any comments but I do always look at the food and it looks great.:thumbsup:

[fondducoeur]

Lunches from this week:

seitan ghoulash, grapes, blueberry yogurt (made with coconut milk)
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/SANY1005.jpg
tempeh/avocado/sprouts/asparagus sushi rolls, raw asparagus pieces, inari, tempeh strips marinated in soy sauce, edamame, soy sauce for the rolls, sesame candy
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSCN0948.jpg

ppj,grapes, tomatoey chickpea salad, slice of mocha cheesecake
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSCN0954.jpg

spinach and chickpea curry, kiwi slices, raw trek mix, chocolate covered espresso beans
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSCN0935.jpg
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSCN0935.jpg)

[RubyDuby]

wow. esp the japanesey box!

[fondducoeur]

Thanks! I have surprised myself with how much fun I have making these:)

[pavotrouge]

I especially love the sushi box, fondducoeur, and the fact you can buy green asparagus!

[herbwormwood]

Awesome, I love looking at all these pictures.

[straylight1]

Mmm, blueberry coconut milk yoghurt! Did you buy it or make it (and if you made it, recipe please!)

[bryzee86]

I've only ever seen green asparagus....

I've seen canned white asparagus, but that's just plain weird.

[vegcurry]

Oh ... so many lovely photographs, and JBR you make some amazing bento's. I've missed posting on this thread. I'm going to have to dig out my bento box and get back to it.