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Kids Bento Box Recipe

Inspired by Del Pez Riverfront

Time1h

Serves2

Served with fresh fruit, churro waffle, French fries and white rice

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Ingredients

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Fresh Fruit

1 whole Apple

1 whole Banana

1 cup Grapes

Churro Waffle

1 cup 00 bread flour

2 tsp Baking powder

2 tbs sugar

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 cup Milk

1 whole Egg

1 tsp Cinnamon

2 tbs Butter, melted

2 tbs Sugar (for coating)

French Fries

2 medium Potatoes

2 tbs olive oil

to taste Celtic sea salt

White Rice

1 cup Long-grain white rice

2 cups Water

to taste Celtic sea salt

Method

Prepare the Fresh Fruit

Cut the Fruit

Wash and slice the apple and banana. Serve the grapes whole.

Make the Churro Waffle

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.

Combine Mixtures

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Cook the Waffles

Preheat the waffle iron and pour batter into it. Cook until golden brown.

Coat with Sugar

Sprinkle cooked waffles with sugar for a churro-like finish.

Prepare the French Fries

Cut the Potatoes

Slice the potatoes into thin strips.

Bake the Fries

Toss potato strips in olive oil and salt, then bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes or until crispy.

Cook the White Rice

Rinse the Rice

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Cook the Rice

In a pot, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.