Description
This easy Edamame Lunchbox recipe offers a simple, nutritious, and delicious meal perfect for quick lunches. Featuring steamed edamame, fluffy white rice, a splash of savory soy sauce, and fresh clementine oranges, this dish combines protein, carbs, and fruit for a balanced meal that’s great for meal prep and on-the-go eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Edamame
- 32 oz steamed edamame
Rice
- 2 cups white rice
Seasoning
- 8 oz soy sauce
Fruit
- 4 clementine oranges
Instructions
- Cook Rice and Edamame: Prepare the white rice and steamed edamame according to their package instructions, ensuring both are cooked thoroughly and tender.
- Assemble Lunchboxes: Evenly distribute the cooked edamame, rice, and soy sauce into four separate lunchboxes, then peel and add one clementine orange to each box.
- Store Properly: Cover each lunchbox securely and refrigerate. Consume within 2 to 3 days for optimal freshness and safety.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium content.
- Edamame can be substituted with other steamed beans or peas if desired.
- If preferred, brown rice can be used instead of white rice for added fiber.
- Ensure lunchboxes are airtight to maintain freshness when stored in the fridge.
- This recipe is ideal for meal prep and kid-friendly lunches.
