Teacher appreciation Bento Boxes: Creative and nutritious Lunch Ideas

Teacher's Day is the perfect opportunity to express your gratitude to the educators who have shaped your life. What better way to do that than with a thoughtful and personalised gift? Bento boxes, with their adorable compartments and colourful presentation, offer a fun and functional way to surprise your teachers with a delicious and nutritious lunch.

Salad sensation

• Fill one compartment with a vibrant mixed salad, including fresh spinach, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, pomegranate pearls and muskmelon seeds.
• Add a sprinkle of spices like amchur powder for a tangy kick.
• Drizzle with a light lemon-ginger dressing
• Add a creamy yoghurt-cucumber raita using Godrej Jersey Rich Curd.

Creative Tip: Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes from your salad ingredients, such as stars, hearts or animals. This will add a playful and visually appealing element to your bento box.

Sandwich surprise

• Create a mini sandwich using whole-wheat bread and your teacher's favourite filling.
• Consider options like Godrej Yummiez Aloo Tikki and pudina chutney, Godrej Yummiez Paneer Pops and mint mayo, and a classic Godrej Yummiez Chicken Masala Nuggets with mustard.
• Cut the sandwich into bite-sized triangles or squares for easy eating.
• Add a variety of chutneys like spicy green chilli, tomato-parsley and tamarind-date.

Creative Tip: Cut your sandwich into fun shapes, such as triangles, squares or circles. You can also use cookie cutters to create more shapes.

Falafel feast

• Pack a few falafel balls made with chickpeas, herbs and spices.
• Include a small container of creamy hummus for dipping.
• Serve with pita bread, carrot sticks and cucumber slices for a satisfying and protein-packed meal.

Creative Tip: Add a fun or inspirational message on a colourful post-it note on the top of the bento box. This will add a personal touch and make your teacher feel appreciated.

Egg-cellent muffins

• Whip up a batch of egg muffins filled with vegetables like spinach, bell peppers and grated paneer using Godrej Jersey Paneer.
• Add a pinch of turmeric for a golden hue and a hint of goodness.
• Serve with a side of tangy tomato chutney.

Creative Tip: Use a muffin tin to create egg muffins with different fillings, such as spinach and feta, tomatoes and cheese or vegetables and herbs.

Wrap it up

• Make colourful and flavourful wraps using whole-wheat tortillas.
• Fill them with your teacher's favourite ingredients, such as grilled chicken, roasted Godrej Yummiez mixed vegetables, and a dollop of yoghurt-based sauce.
• Roll up the wraps tightly and secure them with toothpicks.

Creative Tip: Use colourful tortillas or wraps using vegetables like beetroots to make your bento box more visually appealing. You can also add a colourful layer of sliced vegetables or cheese to your wrap.

Lets’ wish our teachers a Happy Teacher's Day! Are you excited to surprise them with a bento box? Let us know in the comments.