Since I finished my PhD, I don’t really know how school life works anymore. I was surprised to read that Back To School happens in August for most of you. Also, chatting through Instagram with one of my followfriends she told me she has an exam next week.
I don’t really know how life goes anymore…
What I do know is that we all get hungry, we all want to eat healthier and we all need to have food in our bodies to keep going. It doesn’t matter where, but if you need to leave the house and stay at school, uni or work during lunch or dinner, these ideas will be great for you.
Of course, these recipes are great for kids and much healthier than most pre-packaged things you can find in a supermarket.
I made two different options, a lighter and a more filling one. Sometimes you don’t want to eat too much because it’s hard for you to concentrate afterwards. Although, with this kind of diet (gluten-free and plant-based), I find it difficult to get sleepy after you eat.
But, anyways, you may want to be active after lunch because your job requires physical activity (like mine) but you need fuel afterwards. Well, in that case, take two bentos, one with Marinated Watermelon, Rice & Potatoes and the other with Plant-Based Sandwiches, Hummus and Dessert.
Of course, you can pick one of the choices of the lighter version and one of the full-of-carbs bento. The options are endless, so mix and match as you wish, but do me a favour…don’t make a boring lunchbox!
I used a hummus with Kalamata olives but if you want a different recipe for your hummus, why don’t you try this Seaweed White Bean Hummus. It’s great for your health and delicious.
Get fancy with the veggies. If you don’t really like green pepper, try red. If you don’t enjoy raw tomato so much, substitute for minced sun-dried tomatoes or tomato paste. If cucumber is not your friend…I’m sorry but you should try it again. Just kidding! Add some fresh mint instead, it’s even more refreshing.
Let me know if you try any of these ideas and also…what do you usually take in your lunchbox? Don’t forget to tag me on
Instagram @silviafooding if you make the recipes! As always, have fun and keep fooding!
Hummus veggie sandwich
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2
slices
bread
(gluten-free)
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1
leaf
lettuce
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2
slices
tomato
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2
slices
green pepper
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2
tbsp
hummus
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Spread the hummus on one side
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Place the veggies on top, layering the lettuce next to the other bread slice to prevent extra moisture on the bread (if you place the tomato on the bread it will soak it wet)
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Marinated watermelon, rice and potatoes
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1
cup
watermelon
(cubes)
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1/4
cup
rice
(mixed brown and red)
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4
potatoes
small
(with skin)
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1
tsp
paprika
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1
tsp
olive oil
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1
tsp
sake
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1
tsp
tamari
(or coconut aminos)
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1/2
lime
(juice)
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Basil
(to decorate)
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Green pepper
(sliced)
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Cook the watermelon in the oven for 30-45 minutes
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Add the marinade to the cooked watermelon (mix the tamari, lime juice and sake)
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Let it stay marinated until it cools (its better to leave it overnight in the fridge)
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Cook the rice and let it cool. Add some of the watermelon marinade.
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Boil the potatoes and let them cool.
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Add some salt, paprika and olive oil on top.
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Serve the rice with the pepper on top and the watermelon with a couple of basil leaves.
This recipe is very good for gut bacteria as it includes cold potatoes and cold rice, which helps reducing the level of lipopolysacharides (LPs) and thus inflammation.
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