Power Up with Plants Protein Box

Name: Power Up with Plants Protein Box
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnut halves; 1-1/2 cups fresh carrot chips; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1/4 cucumber, sliced; 3-1/2 ounces packaged sea salt roasted chickpeas; 1/4 cup original hummus

Serves

Serving Size

1 protein box

Meal

Lunch Snack

Description

This simple protein box is the perfect no-cook snack option. Toasted walnuts, store-bought hummus and roasted chickpeas offer filling protein, while fresh carrot chips, bell pepper strips and sliced cucumbers are perfect for dipping.

Ingredients

1/2 cup walnut halves
1-1/2 cups fresh carrot chips
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/4 cucumber, sliced
3-1/2 ounces packaged sea salt roasted chickpeas
1/4 cup original hummus

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350°F and arrange walnuts evenly on a small baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, checking frequently, until toasted.
Divide walnuts, carrots, bell pepper, chickpeas and hummus evenly into the compartments of 4 bento boxes or another similar sealable container.

NUTRITION

Calories: 250 cal
Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Dietary Fiber: 8 g
Total Sugars: 4 g
Protein: 10 g
Calcium: 20 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Potassium: 435 mg