Tuna Steak and Feta Salad - Bento Box Lunch

This is a Two-Tier Bento Box. This Particular Box I purchased from Amazon and while this one is no longer available, the same brand and quality can be purchased here:




And yes, this one is Microwave and Dishwasher safe. Some Bento boxes are not Microwave or Dishwasher safe, so keep that in mind when looking for Lunch containers :-).

The Tea is Peach Oolong. It is a Loose Leaf Tea. Can be purchased here:

LoveTea Loose Leaf Oolong Tea Peachy Keen - 8 Ounces

Please keep in mind that recipes I post are Single Serving, unless otherwise stated. I cook my lunch every day and try to keep it different. If you want to make for more than one than just Adjust the Recipes to accommodate.

For the Rice:

1 cup of Uncooked Brown Rice (this is 4 servings, if you don't want 4 servings then use 1/2 cup of rice)
1 Tbsp of Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp of Dried Cilantro. If using Fresh Cilantro then 1Tbsp worth should be good as well, up to you though on whether you really like Cilantro or not.
1/4 Tsp of Sea Salt.
2 Tbsp of Lime Juice

Cook the Rice as usual. With 2:1 Ratio of water verse Rice. So since I'm using 1 cup of uncooked rice I am using 2 cups of water to cook it.
Once cooked, add the Coconut Oil, Cilantro, Sea Salt and Lime Juice. The Coconut Oil actually helps cut the starches in the rice so it isn't as calorie dense and healthier :-). That is one serving of rice in the picture.

For the Tuna Steak:

2 Tbsp of Low Sodium Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp of Lemon Juice
1 Tsp of Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp of Sesame Seed Oil
1/2 tsp of Ginger
1 Garlic Glove - minced
1/2 tsp of Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp of Ground Cinnamon

The Tuna Steak I used was already cut in Half (it came that way) This Marinade can be used for a full sized Tuna Steak before cutting in half - up to you.

Mix all of these ingredients together in a small dish. Once the Sugar is dissolved, cover the fish with this marinade. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before you cook it on the Stove. A Non-Stick Skillet is preferred since you have Sugar in this marinade, it will burn and try to stick.

I used Half a Tbsp of Coconut Oil in the Skillet to help prevent additional sticking, as well as it's good for you of course. Cooked on Low-Medium heat, both sides for 10-15 minutes.

Mango Salsa (optional) on top. Normally I make my own sauces but this time I bought this particular one from the store. You can get a Recipe for it here though: Mango Pico De Gallo

Feta Salad:

1/2 Cup of Feta Cheese - I used a Block of Feta Cheese, not the Sprinkle kind.
8 Cherry Tomatoes, cut
1/2 Cucumber
1 Cup of Baby Kale
1/2 Cup of Black Olives
1 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Chop and Mix them all together in a Bowl. Salad is Simple and Easy. I do not call it a Greek Salad because it's not a "FULL" Greek Salad with the Dressing and additional items so that's why I just said Feta Salad. Or Feta and Cucumber Salad.