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Healthy Protein-Packed Bento Box Lunch with Turkey and Hummus

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A quick, nutritious, and satisfying bento box lunch featuring lean turkey, creamy hummus, and fresh vegetables, perfect for weight loss and busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz (115 g) thinly sliced roasted turkey breast (organic, nitrate-free preferred)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) classic hummus (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • 6–8 baby carrots
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 6–8 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup (30 g) mixed greens or baby arugula
  • 6–8 whole grain crackers (gluten-free option: Mary’s Gone Crackers)
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) almonds or walnuts
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Sea salt (optional, sparingly)

Instructions

  1. Rinse baby carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and mixed greens thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean towel. Slice cucumber thinly (about 1/8 inch thick) and halve cherry tomatoes if desired.
  2. In a small bowl, stir 1/4 cup hummus with 1 tsp fresh lemon juice. Drizzle 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil over the top if using. Set aside.
  3. Lay out turkey breast slices on a cutting board. Cut into bite-sized strips or roll up for presentation.
  4. Assemble the bento box: place turkey slices in the largest compartment, hummus in a small container or section topped with cracked black pepper, and fresh veggies (carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens) in another section.
  5. Add whole grain crackers in a separate compartment and sprinkle nuts in a small section or container to keep crunch separate from moist ingredients.
  6. Optionally sprinkle sea salt lightly over the veggies. Seal the box tightly for transport.

Notes

Keep crackers separate from hummus until ready to eat to avoid sogginess. Prep veggies last-minute or store wrapped in damp paper towel to maintain crispness. Use high-quality, nitrate-free turkey for best flavor and moisture. Flavors in hummus intensify if left overnight. For warm turkey, pan-sear slices briefly before packing.

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