savory adult lunch bento

🥚 Savory Adult Lunch Bento A colorful, snack-style lunch with boiled eggs, pepper jack, crunchy crackers, crisp cucumber, sweet apples, tangy pickles, and hummus. Estimated per serving: 450–550 calories | 23–28g protein (varies by portions and brands). ⏱️ Prep: 15 min | Cook: 12 min | 2 servings 🎒 Campus-friendly with ice packs 🥒 Crunchy, varied textures 💰 Reuses breakfast ingredients Prep notes: Keep crackers dry and separate. Store eggs refrigerated. Best assembled the night before eating.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat for 10–12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath.

Step 2

2. Peel eggs when ready to pack, or store refrigerated in shells until needed.

Step 3

3. Cut pepper jack into cubes, wash and slice cucumber, and cut apple into wedges.

Step 4

4. Divide eggs, cheese, cucumber, pickles, and hummus between two bento boxes.

Step 5

5. Pack crackers separately so they remain crisp. Add apple wedges just before packing or treat with a little lemon juice to reduce browning.

Step 6

6. Refrigerate until departure. Transport with frozen ice packs to keep food at or below 40°F.