Looking for a quick and nutritious bento box idea for your little one?
This Minced Meat and Egg Tofu Bento is a lifesaver for busy parents who want to serve wholesome, homemade meals without spending hours in the kitchen.
Packed with protein from minced meat and soft egg tofu, and naturally seasoned with mushroom and garlic powder, this recipe is toddler-friendly, freezer-friendly, and full of umami flavor.
Perfect for meal prep or school lunchboxes, it’s a go-to dish for mums juggling work and family life.
Whether you’re new to bento making or just out of ideas, this dish will be your new favourite weekday staple.
Egg Tofu and Minced Meat Bento
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Servings
2 servings
Prep time
10 min
Cooking time
15 min
Calories
220 kcal
A simple and tasty bento idea made with pan-fried egg tofu and seasoned minced meat. Perfect for toddlers and busy mums looking for quick lunchbox wins!
Ingredients
- 100g minced pork or chicken
- 1 tube of egg tofu (about 120g), sliced into 1cm rounds
- 1/4 tsp mushroom powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oil (for frying)
- Optional: chopped spring onions for garnish
Directions
- Slice the egg tofu into 1cm rounds. Pan-fry in a non-stick pan over medium heat with a little oil until both sides are golden. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add minced meat and cook until no longer pink.
- Season with mushroom powder and garlic powder, and stir-fry until fully cooked and slightly browned.
- Let everything cool slightly before packing into a bento box with rice and vegetables of choice (like corn, broccoli, or cherry tomatoes).
Notes
Make a larger batch of minced meat, portion it into ice cube trays, and freeze. Simply thaw and reheat when needed.
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