Just Bento

A list of bentos from no. 61 onwards featured so far on Just Bento. See also:

• Bentos no. 1- 30.
• Bentos no. 31-60.
• In addition, some also-ran bentos that didn't make the list. Also-ran bentos are those with briefer descriptions, and no calorie counts etc., but I hope they will still inspire you.

The following values are indicated for each bento:

• Time needed: The approximate time needed in the morning to prepare the bento. More time might be required to make things in advance.
• Calories: The approximate calories in the bento, providing the amounts indicated are used.
• Type: The cuisine type.
• Vegan/Vegetarian/Omnivore (type of main protein used): So you can pick the ones that suit your dietary needs. (Omnivores, don't reject the vegan options out of hand - I'm an omnivore and these are vegan bentos I enjoy eating!)

Most rice-based bentos are gluten-free, but see the instructions for details. For Japanese recipes, make sure you are using gluten-free types of soy sauce, miso and so on if you are seriously allergic.

Bento no. 81: Bean sprout burger bento with favorites. Time needed: 5-10 minutes in the morning. Calories: 630. Type: Japanese, classic, rice based. Link.

Bento no. 80: Deconstructed bánh mi sandwich bento. Time needed: 5-10 minutes in the morning. Calories: 510. Type: Asian, deconstructed sandwich, bread-based. Link.

Bento no. 79: Low-carb, gluten free sandwich bento. Time needed: 30 minutes in the morning if everything if made from scratch (recommend making 'bread' in advance'. Calories: 650. Type: Low carb, gluten-free, alternative sandwiches Link.

Bento no. 78: Vegan low-carb bento. Time needed: 30 minutes in the morning if everything is made on the spot. Calories: 250. Type: Japanese, vegan, low-carb, low-calorie, gluten-free! Link.

Bento no. 77: A simple bento assembled from freezer stash and leftovers. Time needed: 5-10 minutes in the morning. Calories: 490. Type: Not really Japanese, made-ahead, omnivore. Link.

Bento no. 76: A bento made almost entirely in a rice cooker. Time needed: 5-10 minutes in the morning, 5-10 minutes prep time the night before, plus 20-30 minutes cooking time. Calories: 380. Type: Japanese, rice cooker bento, omnivore. Link.

Bento no. 75: An entirely made-ahead bento featuring mini cabbage rolls. Time needed: 5-10 minutes in the morning. Calories: 405. Type: Japanese, make-ahead, omnivore. Link.

Bento no. 74: 5 minute, no stash, no stress beginner bento, omnivore. Time needed: 5 minutes in the morning. Calories: 460. Type: not Japanese, deconstructed sandwich, for beginners. Link.

Bento no. 73: Asparagus salad and quinoa spring bento. Time needed: 25-30 minutes the night before, 10-15 minutes in the morning. Calories: 490. Type: not Japanese, alternative grains, gluten-free. Link.

Bento no. 72: Sakura Love Kyoto Style Barazushi Bento. Time needed: 15-20 the night before, 15 minutes in the morning, plus staple. Calories: 635. Type: Japanese with a twist, fish, no meat. Link.

Bento. 71: Tiger Corn Muffin and Soup Bento. Time needed: 25-30 minutes to decorate the muffins. Calories: 510. Type: not Japanese, theme, charaben, muffins, lacto-ovo-vegetarian. Link.

Bento. 70: Even Kale Can Be A Christmas Bento. Time needed: 5-10 minutes in the morning. Calories: 460. Type: Omnivore (bacon), not Japanese, winter, seasonal. Link.

Bento no. 69: A Day At The Farm bento. Time needed: 20-30 minutes. Calories: 410. Type: Omnivore (sausages), charaben, not Japanese. Link

Bento no. 68: Chicken karaage lollipops and gift-wrapped onigiri picnic bento. Time needed: 10-15 minutes the night before, 10-15 minutes in the morning. Calories: 580. Type: Omnivore (chicken), picnic, Japanese. Link

Bento no. 67: Vegetarian bento with zucchini two ways. Time needed: 10-15 minutes in the morning. Calories: 550. Type: Vegetarian (tofu, egg batter on fritters, brown rice), Japanese with a twist. Link

Bento no. 66: Vegan iri dofu donburi bento. Time needed: 5-10 minutes in the morning. Calories: 465. Type: Vegan (tofu, brown rice), Japanese. Link

Bento no. 65: Pink, green and yellow spring bento featuring green pea rice and salted salmon. Time needed: 10 minutes the night before, 15 minutes in the morning. Calories: 460. Type: Omnivore (salmon, egg), Japanese. Link.

Bento no. 64: Miso marinated pork bento. Time needed: 15-20 minutes in the morning, plus time to marinate the pork (overnight; process the night before). Calories: 570. Type: Omnivore (pork, egg), Japanese Link

Bento no. 63: Back to Basics Chicken Skewer Bento. Time needed: 10-15 minutes in the morning. Calories: 400. Type: Omnivore (chicken), Japanese. Link

Bento no. 62: Meatloaf and pasta bento. Time needed: 10-15 minutes in the morning. Calories: 490 for regular bento portion, 840 for large portion. Type: Omnivore (meatloaf, cheese in pasta), not Japanese, pasta based. Link

Bento no. 61: Chicken Wing Bento. Time needed: 10-15 minutes in the morning. Calories: 690 for large portion. Type: Omnivore (chicken, yogurt, cheese), gluten free, not Japanese. Link