Middle Eastern Edamame and Hummus Bento Box
A no-cook, assembly-style bento box featuring protein-packed edamame, creamy hummus, and crunchy fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick, plant-based lunch that keeps energy steady all afternoon.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
You can swap the baby carrots or cucumber for any crunchy vegetable you have in the fridge, like bell peppers or celery sticks.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Slice the English cucumber into 1/2-inch thick…
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Slice the English cucumber into 1/2-inch thick…
Slice the English cucumber into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Cut the whole wheat pita into wedges.
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Arrange the shelled edamame
In a portable container or large plate, arrange the shelled edamame, baby carrots, and cucumber slices.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Spoon the hummus into a small compartment…
Spoon the hummus into a small compartment or bowl in the center. Lightly drizzle the hummus with olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika or cumin, if you have them on hand.
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Toss the edamame with a small pinch…
Toss the edamame with a small pinch of salt and black pepper, then serve cold by dipping the vegetables and pita wedges into the hummus.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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