Houmous Roll Bento Box
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If you need a lunch that is nutritious, fun and colourful then look no further!
This houmous roll bento box is so simple but packs a punch on flavour and most importantly it is very easy to make.
Houmous as a sandwich spread is one that I think most people forget about. It’s so nutritious and yet so simple to make of that is what you would like to do.
The mozzarella and tomato is such a lovely combination and perfect for younger weaning babies from 6 months.
This could also work as a delicious snack box if you were going out for the day, and used to snack on if desired.
Grated carrot I find is eaten than if I serve my son carrot batons, it may be because the carrot is raw and not cooked, but a definite winner, which is great.
The garnishes you may think are over the top, but I genuinely believe that if the food looks amazing then I get a better reaction from my son and he tends to eat more. He definitely eats with his eyes. However, if you didn’t want to use them you don’t have to they are completely optional.
I hope you give this one a go, it’s so simple and fun to make and full of nutritional value.
Ingredient information
Wholemeal bread - I have used wholemeal bread but you can use your sliced bread of choice.
Raspberries - Full of vitamin C, a good extra to this bento box.
Houmous - I have a houmous recipe you can try or you can of course buy houmous from the supermarket.
Carrot - Great for vitamin D, and perfect for weaning babies as grated carrot is safe to do so.
Cherry tomato - Quartered cherry tomatoes are ok from 6 months of age.
Mozzarella - A creamy cheese is always popular with my son. Great for weaning.
Serving suggestion
If you wanted to serve this with something else I have a great recipe that would work really well. Sweet Potato Crisps, Or you could serve with a small chopped fruit salad.
Storage instructions
The good news is you can make this bento box ahead of time, as this will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just be mindful of the best before dates on the ingredients you are using, if you are planning to make this in advance.
Recipe | Houmous Roll Bento Box
Makes 1 bento box for little tummies.
2 slices whole meal bread, crusts removed
2 raspberries
1 tablespoon houmous, (Houmous recipe)
1 carrot, peeled and grated
3 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 slices mozzarella cheese, cubed
Parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
To make the houmous sandwich, start by taking your crustless slices of bread and a rolling pin. Roll the slices of bread until they are a couple of millimetres.
Once the slices of bread are rolled, spread the houmous over one side of the bread.
Place the other slice on top and push down slightly. Next, start by rolling the edge nearest to you until you end up with a long roll.
Cut into 4, and place In your bento box, along with the raspberries.
Take your silicone cups, if using, and place in the other compartments of the bento box. Place in your carrot in one and the tomato and mozzarella in the other.
Finish with parsley as garnish if you like.
Hope you and your family enjoy!
Recipe notes
You can tailor this bento box of course. An alternative filling, can be full fat cream cheese, or grated cheese or even mashed banana is great.
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