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Easy Rainbow Veggie Lunch Box for Kindergarten Kids

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A colorful, bento-style lunch box filled with rainbow veggies and hummus that even picky eaters will love. Quick to assemble and packed with nutrients, this lunch is a game-changer for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup hummus (Sabra or Hope Foods recommended)
  • ¼ large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • ¼ large orange bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • ¼ large yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips (or baby carrots)
  • ¼ large green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips (or cucumber slices)
  • 2–3 purple cabbage leaves, thinly shredded
  • 4–5 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 mini cucumber (Persian or English), sliced into coins
  • 4–5 snow peas, trimmed
  • Small handful whole wheat pita chips or crackers (Stacy’s Pita Chips or Annie’s whole wheat bunnies)
  • Optional: blueberries, raspberries, or apple slices

Instructions

  1. Spoon ¼ cup of hummus into a small, leak-proof container. If thick, stir in a teaspoon of water to make it dippable. Set aside.
  2. Wash all veggies: bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, snow peas, and cabbage under cool water. Pat dry with a clean towel.
  3. Slice bell peppers: cut each in half, remove seeds and white pith, then slice into thin strips (about 1 inch long and ¼ inch wide).
  4. Slice the mini cucumber into coins about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters for fun shapes if desired.
  5. Halve the cherry tomatoes lengthwise to prevent choking.
  6. Shred the cabbage: stack 2-3 leaves, roll tightly, and slice into thin ribbons.
  7. Trim the snow peas by snapping off the tough ends. Leave whole or cut in half.
  8. Assemble the rainbow in a bento box: arrange veggies by color—red (tomatoes, red pepper), orange (orange pepper), yellow (yellow pepper), green (cucumber, snow peas), and purple (cabbage). Place hummus container in the center or on the side.
  9. Add a small handful of pita chips or crackers to an empty compartment. Add optional fruit if desired.
  10. Close the lid tightly and refrigerate until morning. Add crackers just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Notes

Cut veggies the night before and store with a damp paper towel to save time. Keep hummus separate until serving to prevent sogginess. For picky eaters, start with 2-3 colors and add more gradually. Use a mandoline for uniform slices. Add a fun toothpick for novelty. Rotate veggies weekly to avoid boredom.

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