Description
This Easy Vegan Back-to-School Bento Box is a nutritious, colorful, and simple lunch option perfect for busy days. It combines a creamy hummus and veggie tortilla roll-up with a fresh pasta salad, crunchy roasted chickpeas or trail mix, and fresh fruit for a balanced meal. The addition of dairy-free dark chocolate makes it a fun treat that remains entirely plant-based, gluten-free if desired, and quick to prepare within 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Wrap
- 1 large tortilla (gluten-free if needed)
- 3 tbsp hummus
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta Salad
- 1 cup cooked pasta (use gluten-free if desired)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp chopped cucumber
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Snacks and Sides
- 1/4 cup roasted chickpeas or trail mix
- 1/4 cup fruit (grapes, berries, or apple slices)
- A few squares of dairy-free dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the wrap: Spread hummus evenly over the surface of the tortilla. Layer shredded carrots, baby spinach, and sliced avocado on top. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Roll and slice the wrap: Carefully roll the tortilla tightly to form a cylinder. Use a sharp knife to slice it into bite-sized pinwheels. Secure them with toothpicks if necessary to keep shapes intact.
- Make the pasta salad: In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with halved cherry tomatoes and chopped cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then gently toss everything to evenly coat.
- Assemble the bento box: Arrange the pinwheel wraps, pasta salad, roasted chickpeas or trail mix, and fresh fruit into separate compartments of a bento box or lunch container for easy, organized packing.
- Add optional treat and store: Include a few squares of dairy-free dark chocolate if desired for a sweet finish. Seal the bento box in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to eat at lunchtime.
Notes
- Use gluten-free tortillas and pasta if needed to make the meal gluten-free.
- Roasted chickpeas provide a crunchy, protein-rich snack alternatively to trail mix.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- The avocado may brown if prepared far in advance; squeezing a little lemon juice over the slices can help prevent this.
- Keep the bento box refrigerated to maintain freshness until lunchtime.
