Name: Taco Salad Bento Lunch for Kids
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup chopped romaine lettuce; 3 ounces cooked lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons salsa; 0.25 cup green grapes, sliced lengthwise; 0.25 cup chopped honeydew melon; 0.25 cup chopped kiwi; 0.5 cup corn kernels or about 1/3 of a corn cob; 6 tortilla chips; 2 tablespoons guacamole

Taco Salad Bento Lunch for Kids

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No more half-eaten lunches--this taco-inspired bento box lunch is a healthy and portable meal your kid will love.

By Holley Grainger, M.S., RD

Updated on August 9, 2017

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 serving

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Fiber High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

½ cup chopped romaine lettuce
3 ounces cooked lean ground beef
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons salsa
¼ cup green grapes, sliced lengthwise
¼ cup chopped honeydew melon
¼ cup chopped kiwi
½ cup corn kernels or about 1/3 of a corn cob
6 tortilla chips
2 tablespoons guacamole

Directions

Layer lettuce, beef and cheese in a medium or large container. Top with salsa.
Combine grapes, melon and kiwi in a small bowl. Pack in a medium container.
Place corn in a small container.
Pack chips in a medium container. Nestle a small dip container of guacamole among the chips.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

537	Calories
23g	Fat
61g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 537
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 27g	54%
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Vitamin A 2878IU	58%
Vitamin C 78mg	87%
Folate 100mcg	25%
Sodium 557mg	24%
Calcium 191mg	15%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 70mg	17%
Potassium 1224mg	26%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.