Turkey And Cheddar Bistro Box With Fruit And Rice Cakes
An assembly-ready, protein-forward workday lunch box featuring savory roasted turkey slice, sharp cheddar cheese, crisp cucumber, sweet red grape, and crunchy sea salt rice cakes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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 HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Lay out a 4-compartment meal prep container…
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Lay out a 4-compartment meal prep container…
Lay out a 4-compartment meal prep container or a large airtight bento box.
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Roll up the sliced turkey breast neatly…
Roll up the sliced turkey breast neatly and place them into the largest compartment of the box.
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Slice the sharp cheddar cheese into uniform…
Slice the sharp cheddar cheese into uniform bite-sized cubes and tuck them next to the turkey.
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Wash the red grape and cucumber under…
Wash the red grape and cucumber under cold water. Slice the cucumber into rounds 1/4 inch (0.6cm) thick. Pat both dry with a clean kitchen towel to prevent sogginess.
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Place the cucumber slices and whole red…
Place the cucumber slices and whole red grape into the remaining small compartments.
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Keep the sea salt rice cakes wrapped…
Keep the sea salt rice cakes wrapped separately until ready to eat to maintain their maximum crunch, then pack them alongside the box.
Look for: ready to eat to maintain their maximum crunch, then pack them alongside the box
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Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to…
Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Enjoy cold at your desk or on the go.
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