Oceans of Fun Bento

A hot dog is cut into an octopus and ramen noodles feature coral (cauliflower) and seaweed (spinach) in this fun ocean-themed bento box.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
• 6 cauliflower florets
• 0.5 hot dog
• 0.25 cup chopped baby spinach

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add hot dog octopus. Cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Bring 2 cups water to a boil in the same pot. Add ramen noodles and cauliflower; cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in ramen seasoning until dissolved. Remove from heat; add spinach. Let stand until spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Assemble bento box with ramen noodle mixture and octopus hot dog.

Step 4

Place hot dog half on a flat work surface. Cut a slit from the bottom to within 1 inch of the top. Turn the hot dog half 90 degrees to the uncut side and repeat. Cut each of 4 "legs" halfway down the middle to make 8 octopus "legs".