Stuffed Pepper Pirate Bento

I have wanted to try making a stuffed pepper bento for a while, so when I came across mini sweet peppers at the grocery store, I knew I have my chance.

These are 'his and hers' bento lunches containing Quorn imitation chik'n nuggets, veggie slaw, some raw veggies, and two vegetarian stuffed peppers. Decorated with pirate themed picks and cupcake liners.

Recipe Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers:
1/2 cup cooked sushi rice
1/2 cup sauteed vegetarian imitation ground beef (or use real beef if you want).
Dried Italian seasonings (I use an "Italian mix")
Salt & Pepper
3 Tbs ketchup (or more to taste)

Stir together the above ingredients until well mixed. Cut the top off several small sweet peppers (the number depends on their size) and clean the inside of seeds. Stuff the peppers with the rice mixture. If you use a cupcake pan (line with foil to avoid ruining the finish), you can put sever small peppers in each section, therefore keeping them upright. Spray the pan with oil to avoid sticking. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes checking often. Peppers should still be slightly browned but still somewhat crisp.


These lunches were packed in cute Sesame Street sandwich boxes that I found at Target in the dollar section.

Mediterranean Bento Lunch:

This lunch is a simple Mediterranean lunch packed in a stainless steel bento lunch box. Store bought falafel, store bought hummus (garnished with olive oil and a basil leaf) and toasted pitas brushed with olive oil and fresh basil. Tomatoes and spinach as a garnish.