Vegan Keto Bento Box (Low Carb & Paleo)

Adapted from Julie's Lifestyle - Looking for healthy lunch inspiration? This Vegan Keto Bento Box with almond seaweed noodles, heirloom tomato salad & guacamole makes a great lunch on the go! It’s packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats & essential minerals - perfect to boost your energy levels, speed up your fat-burning metabolism and beat sugar cravings. That's a triple win :)

INGREDIENTS:

Almond Seaweed Noodles (4 serving sizes):

• 1 cup arame seaweed, soaked in cold water for 1 hour
• ½ teaspoon extra virgin coconut oil (or extra virgin/toasted sesame oil)
• 1 tablespoon tamari, or more to taste (gluten free soy sauce – soy free version: use coconut aminos)
• 1 large handful almond flakes, raw or toasted

Heirloom Tomato Salad

• 1 large handful tomatoes (I used cherry & red zebra)
• ½ small cucumber
• 2 sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
• 1 small handful sprouts (I used alfalfa + daikon)
• Oregano or basil, to taste (I used the flowers too)

Protein Power Guacamole

• 1 small ripe avocado, pitted
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
• Himalayan crystal salt + black pepper, to taste
• ½ tablespoon MCT oil
• 1 teaspoon chives, finely chopped (optional – I used the flowers too)
• ½ teaspoon spirulina + seaweed flakes each (optional – for an extra mineral boost)
• Mixed seeds (optional)

Fruit & Veggies

• ¼ fresh coconut, cut into chunks
• 1 medium carrot, cut into sticks

INSTRUCTIONS:

Almond Seaweed Noodles (4 serving sizes)

1. Cook the arame seaweed until tender for about 15 minutes. Pour away the cooking water.
2. Lightly heat some extra virgin coconut oil and stir in the seaweed.
3. Take off the heat, add the tamari, stir well and top with the almond flakes.

Heirloom Tomato Salad

1. Chop the fresh tomatoes into chunks, the cucumber into ribbons, and the sundried tomatoes into strips.
2. Add sprouts (a great source of protein & minerals!) + oregano and/or basil for extra flavor.

​Protein Power Guacamole

1. Mash the avocado. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
2. Add MCT oil (or extra virgin olive oil if you don’t have MCT at home) and finely chopped chives. I like to add spirulina and seaweed flakes too – they’re both rich in protein and essential minerals such as zinc and iodine.
3. If you wish, top the guacamole with seasoned seeds: I used a mix of sprouted pumpkin, sunflower, sesame & buckwheat that I seasoned with Italian herbs & sea salt.

Sides

1. On the side, you can serve carrot sticks to have with the guacamole and fresh coconut for dessert.

JULIE’S TIPS & TRICKS:

1. This Protein Power Guacamole will stay fresh for 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can store the Almond Seaweed Noodles for at least 4 days in the fridge.
2. Not a fan of seaweed? Replace them with any noodles of your choice: zucchini, carrot, buckwheat, brown rice…

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