Light Lunches (Slide 12)

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Soy-Lime Tofu & Rice Bento Lunch

Tofu, rice and vegetables are classic bento ingredients. Make extra rice for dinner and roll leftovers into balls for lunch. To keep green veggies vibrant and crisp, cook them briefly and immediately dunk them into a bowl of ice water. You can also use cubed store-bought baked tofu in place of the roasted tofu.

Recipe: Soy-Lime Tofu & Rice Bento Lunch

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Soy-Lime Tofu & Rice Bento …

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