Turkey Bento Boxes

Turkey Bento Boxes

1 bento box

Serving Size

50 mins.

Prep Time

2 hrs.

Total Time

This delicious and convenient assortment is a dream for on-the-go diners. Get inspired with three recipes that showcase on-trend ingredients and global sauces. With turkey’s versatility at play, chefs can explore infinite possibilities.

Ingredients

Bento Box #1

Yield: 1 serving

2 oz.

Cucumber batons

2 oz.

Watermelon, compressed with smoked salt and lime zest

2 oz.

Tzatziki sauce

1 oz.

Feta chunks

2 oz.

Pita chips

2 tbsp.

Honey roasted almonds

Directions

  1. 1. Working in batches, lightly squeeze the grated cucumber between your hands over the sink to release excess moisture. Transfer the squeezed cucumber into a bowl and repeat with remaining cucumber.
  2. 2. Add yogurt, oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic and salt to the bowl. Stir to blend.
  3. 3. Serve Tzatziki immediately or chill for later use. Keep Tzatziki well chilled for about 4 days.

Ingredients

Bento Box #2

2 oz.

Wasabi mayonnaise

1 oz.

Pea shoots

1 oz.

Radish sprouts

1 tsp.

Togarashi (optional)

1 oz.

Havarti cheese, cubed

1 oz.

Thinly sliced radishes

2 oz.

Black sesame rice crackers

2 ea.

Clementines, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. 1. Lay turkey slices on flat surface. Sprinkle with togarashi (optional) and spread with 1 teaspoon wasabi mayonnaise.
  2. 2. Add pea shoots and sprouts; roll turkey slices up. Sprinkle outside of turkey roll with togarashi.

Ingredients

Bento Box #3

3 oz.

Green Goddess hummus

8 oz.

Fennel sticks, heirloom cherry tomatoes and blanched, chilled green beans

1 oz.

Terra chips

6 oz.

Green grapes and cherries

Directions

Ingredients

Tzatziki Sauce

2 cup(s)

Grated cucumber (from about 1 medium 10 oz. cucumber), no need to peel or seed

1 ½ cup(s)

Plain Greek yogurt

2 tsp.

Extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp.

Chopped dill

1 tsp.

Chopped mint

Juice and zest of one lemon

2 clove(s)

Garlic, minced

½ tsp.

Salt

Directions

Ingredients

Watermelon Compressed With Smoked Salt And Lime Zest

¼

Watermelon, medium, about 3 lbs.

Zest of 1 lime

Smoked salt, to taste

Directions

  1. 1. Peel watermelon and cut into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle them with salt and lime zest. Place cubes on flat plate that will fit in a large sandwich bag. Seal, pressing out as much air as possible. Place something on top of bag that will provide gentle, even pressure. Chill for 2 hours.
  2. 2. When the watermelon is ready, it will have a denser texture.

Ingredients

Green Goddess Hummus

4 cup(s)

Drained chickpeas

1 cup(s)

Tahini

⅔ cup(s)

Lemon juice

2 tbsp.

Extra-virgin olive oil

4 ea.

Cloves garlic

2 oz.

Parsley leaves

1 oz.

Basil leaves

1 oz.

Tarragon leaves

1 oz.

Chives

Water, if needed to adjust texture

Salt, to taste

Directions

  1. 1. Put all ingredients except salt and water into food processor. Process until very smooth. Adjust texture with water if needed. Season to taste with salt.
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