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Easy Rainbow Veggie Bento Box + Best Ranch Dip

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A vibrant, no-fuss bento box filled with colorful fresh vegetables and a creamy homemade ranch dip. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or snack that makes eating vegetables feel like a treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 large English cucumber, sliced into rounds or sticks
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

  1. Make the Ranch Dip: In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as desired. Cover and refrigerate while prepping veggies.
  2. Prep the Carrots: Wash and peel carrots. Cut off tops and bottoms, then slice into sticks about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Prep the Bell Peppers: Wash red and yellow bell peppers. Cut off tops and bottoms, slice down one side to open, remove pith and seeds. Lay flat and slice into 1/2-inch thick strips.
  4. Prep the Cucumber: Wash English cucumber. Slice into rounds about 1/4 inch thick, or cut into sticks.
  5. Prep the Tomatoes and Snap Peas: Wash cherry tomatoes and cut in half. Wash sugar snap peas and trim tough stem ends.
  6. Prep the Cabbage: Thinly slice purple cabbage into ribbons.
  7. Assemble the Bento Box: Place a small ramekin or silicone cup in one corner of the bento box for the ranch dip. Spoon about 1/4 cup of dip into the cup. Arrange the colorful veggies in the remaining compartments, grouping by color for a rainbow effect.

Notes

For best results, dry veggies thoroughly after washing to prevent sogginess. Let the ranch dip rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Keep dip separate from veggies until ready to eat. For a dairy-free option, use plant-based Greek yogurt and vegan mayo. To make it vegan, use plant-based yogurt and mayo. For a keto-friendly version, skip the carrots and add more cucumber or celery.

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Keywords: rainbow veggie bento box, ranch dip, healthy lunch, meal prep, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy lunch, vegetable platter

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