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Healthy Protein-Packed Bento Box Recipe with Easy Turkey Roll-Ups for Meal Prep

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A quick and easy bento box featuring smoked turkey roll-ups with avocado and fresh veggies, perfect for meal prep and balanced nutrition.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 slices thinly sliced smoked turkey breast
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (dill or parsley), finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup almonds or mixed nuts
  • 1/2 cup baby carrots or snap peas
  • Whole grain crackers or rice cakes (optional)
  • Hummus or Greek yogurt dip
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
  • Everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all fresh produce. Slice cucumber and red bell pepper into thin strips. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Trim baby carrots or snap peas if needed.
  2. In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Lay a slice of smoked turkey flat on a cutting board. Spread a thin layer of avocado mash evenly across the slice. Place a few strips of cucumber and red bell pepper in the center, add a small handful of baby spinach or mixed greens, and sprinkle chopped fresh herbs if using. Roll the turkey slice tightly around the filling to create a neat cylinder. Repeat with remaining slices.
  4. Arrange the turkey roll-ups in one compartment of the bento box. Fill other sections with cherry tomatoes, baby carrots or snap peas, almonds or mixed nuts, and whole grain crackers or rice cakes if using. Include a small container of hummus or Greek yogurt dip for dipping.
  5. Drizzle a touch of olive oil and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on the roll-ups if desired. Close the bento box tightly and store in the fridge if not eating immediately.

Notes

Use thinly sliced smoked turkey breast for pliability. Add lemon juice to avocado to prevent browning. Don’t overfill roll-ups to keep them intact. Store in fridge up to 3 days. Include dips separately to avoid sogginess. Roll-ups are best eaten chilled or at room temperature.

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