Assorted Bites for the Lunch Box

A lunch in the style of appetizer platters! An assortment of small bites that make a balanced meal in a fun, nibble-friendly format.

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    20 min
    4
    10 min

    • Ingredients

      • 8 mini pitas
      • 4 eggs
      • 8 slices ham
      • 4 mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded
      • 1 cup seasoned cream cheese
      • 1 tbsp fresh herbs (chives, parsley)
      • Salt and pepper to taste

    • Preparation

      1. Hard-boil the eggs (10 minutes in boiling water).
      2. Cool the eggs under cold water, then peel them.
      3. Cut the eggs in half.
      4. Roll up the ham slices.
      5. Stuff the pepper halves with the cream cheese.
      6. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs.
      7. Place the mini pitas in one compartment of the containers.
      8. Arrange the ham rolls in another compartment.
      9. Add the egg halves in the third compartment.
      10. Put the stuffed peppers in the last compartment.

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    Notes and tips

    This lunch is easy to make the night before.
    Hard-boiled eggs keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
    The stuffed peppers can be made ahead and kept chilled.
    For more variety, add cheese cubes, olives or fruit.
    Ideal for kids or adults who prefer to graze rather than eat a single dish.