Left: rice balls, steamed zucchini, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper
Right: rice balls, chunks of miso-glazed salmon, teeny grape tomato
Top: packet of instant ochazuke mix

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Ooooo . . . back-to-back bento. When was the last time I had time to do that? :P

If I have a hankering for something healthy and fast, ochazuke fits the bill. It basically is hot green tea poured over cooked rice and different toppings. I used an instant ochazuke packet here, but it is easy to make your own broth by brewing green tea and seasoning with a bit of salt. Add some slivers of nori and toasted sesame seeds to add some extra kick. Umeboshi and takuan are delicious in ochazuke as well!

Tags: bento, ochazuke, rice, veggies, salmon, tea, cute food, gluten-free