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Meal · 495 recipes

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Real, healthy lunch ideas with full recipes, macros and a one-tap grocery list. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Charred Corn & Roasted Chicken Salad with Crispy Shallot OilEasy
Lunch

Charred Corn & Roasted Chicken Salad with Crispy Shallot Oil

Smoky, crunchy, herbaceous, October-perfect

842 cal · 71g protein · 12 min
high-proteinquicklow-lift
Charred Pineapple & Green Curry Shrimp with Jasmine RiceEasy
Lunch

Charred Pineapple & Green Curry Shrimp with Jasmine Rice

Sweet tropical fruit meets fiery Thai green curry paste and succulent prawns

777 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
gluten-freedairy-freehigh-protein
Fenugreek-Braised Cod with Black Lentils & Charred CauliflowerIntermediate
Lunch

Fenugreek-Braised Cod with Black Lentils & Charred Cauliflower

Delicate white fish in a spiced lentil sauce with bitter greens

501 cal · 40g protein · 42 min
high-proteingluten-freeseafood
Adobo-Glazed Chicken & Rice with Charred Bok ChoyEasy
Lunch

Adobo-Glazed Chicken & Rice with Charred Bok Choy

Soy-vinegar braised thighs, silky pan rice, tender greens

848 cal · 59g protein · 30 min
gluten-free30-minutehigh-proteinweeknight
Laap Neua (Beef Larb) en Papillote with Charred Lettuce Cups & Crispy Garlic TuileSophisticated
Lunch

Laap Neua (Beef Larb) en Papillote with Charred Lettuce Cups & Crispy Garlic Tuile

Ground beef with toasted-rice powder and lime, cooked in parchment and served in bitter lettuce with a crisp garnish

852 cal · 43g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-free
Tamarind-Glazed Chicken & Green Mango SaladEasy
Lunch

Tamarind-Glazed Chicken & Green Mango Salad

Pan-seared chicken thighs over crisp green mango, herbs, and peanuts

556 cal · 26g protein · 25 min
high-proteindairy-free30-minute
Sauerbraten-Crusted Pork Schnitzel with Warm Beet Horseradish & Vinegar Pan SauceIntermediate
Lunch

Sauerbraten-Crusted Pork Schnitzel with Warm Beet Horseradish & Vinegar Pan Sauce

Tender pork loin, tart-sweet crust, earthy beet, fiery horseradish, silky pan jus

786 cal · 44g protein · 40 min
gluten-free-optionintermediatehigh-protein
Spaghetti with Fresh Corn, Zucchini & Mint AgrodolceEasy
Lunch

Spaghetti with Fresh Corn, Zucchini & Mint Agrodolce

Light, bright, charred, summery

775 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
vegetarianvegan-adaptable25-minuteeasy
Charred Ceviche Blanca with Miso-Burnt Chili Oil & Roasted Aji AmarilloIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Ceviche Blanca with Miso-Burnt Chili Oil & Roasted Aji Amarillo

Sustainable white fish in citrus leche with umami depth

589 cal · 42g protein · 28 min
high-proteindairy-free
Charred Carrot & Whipped Feta SaladEasy
Lunch

Charred Carrot & Whipped Feta Salad

roasted carrots, pomegranate, crispy bread with Moroccan spice

486 cal · 18g protein · 24 min
vegetarian30-minutegluten-free-optional
Slow-Braised Beef Cheek Tagine with Quince & Preserved LemonIntermediate
Lunch

Slow-Braised Beef Cheek Tagine with Quince & Preserved Lemon

Tender meat, caramelized fruit, green olives and toasted almonds

653 cal · 56g protein · 170 min
high-proteingluten-free
Roasted Eggplant & Pomegranate Caponata RigatoniIntermediate
Lunch

Roasted Eggplant & Pomegranate Caponata Rigatoni

Whole-grain pasta with charred vegetables, pomegranate molasses and torn ricotta salata

956 cal · 26g protein · 50 min
vegetarianitalian
Yakitori Don with Teriyaki Glaze and Pickled GingerEasy
Lunch

Yakitori Don with Teriyaki Glaze and Pickled Ginger

Caramelized chicken skewers over rice with sweet-sour ginger condiment

923 cal · 46g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free-option20-minute
Charred Mahi-Mahi with Roasted Calamansi Beurre Blanc & Crispy Hearts of Palm SaladSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Mahi-Mahi with Roasted Calamansi Beurre Blanc & Crispy Hearts of Palm Salad

Seared fish with burnt citrus brown butter and tender palm heart crisp

1151 cal · 45g protein · 80 min
high-proteinseafood
Green Curry Noodle Bowl with Charred Chicken & Purple BasilEasy
Lunch

Green Curry Noodle Bowl with Charred Chicken & Purple Basil

Silky rice noodles swirled in Thai green curry with tender poached chicken and vibrant herbs

1244 cal · 60g protein · 23 min
dairy-freegluten-free30-minute
Shiro Crust Mushroom Carpaccio with Green Goddess Oil & Crispy Teff CrackersSophisticated
Lunch

Shiro Crust Mushroom Carpaccio with Green Goddess Oil & Crispy Teff Crackers

Roasted garlic purée, pomegranate arils, sorrel microgreens

727 cal · 19g protein · 43 min
vegangluten-freevegetarian
Pan-Seared John Dory with Burnt Almond & Caper Emulsion, Charred Romano Beans & Crispy Garlic BreadcrumbsSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared John Dory with Burnt Almond & Caper Emulsion, Charred Romano Beans & Crispy Garlic Breadcrumbs

Delicate Portuguese flatfish with burnished brown butter, toasted almonds, capers and crème fraîche, served alongside charred green beans and herbed garlic-spiked breadcrumbs

1255 cal · 48g protein · 45 min
high-proteinpescatariansophisticated
Creamy Tomato & White Bean PastaEasy
Lunch

Creamy Tomato & White Bean Pasta

pappardelle with cannellini, fresh basil & crème fraîche

895 cal · 40g protein · 23 min
vegetarianunder-25-min
Sinigang-Style Braised Fish with Tamarind, Radish & OkraIntermediate
Lunch

Sinigang-Style Braised Fish with Tamarind, Radish & Okra

Tender white fish in a sour, slightly spiced broth with radish, okra, and leafy greens

637 cal · 40g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freebalanced
Ceviche Negro con Caracol & Crispy Salsify RootSophisticated
Lunch

Ceviche Negro con Caracol & Crispy Salsify Root

Squid-ink marinated fish with charred sea snail, toasted corn, and crispy root vegetable

5067 cal · 33g protein · 60 min
raw-seafoodsophisticated-peruvian
Misir Wat with Crispy Kale & Slow-Cooked EggEasy
Lunch

Misir Wat with Crispy Kale & Slow-Cooked Egg

Ethiopian red lentil stew with tender greens and a jammy-yolked egg

668 cal · 33g protein · 40 min
high-proteindairy-freevegan-option
Pan-Seared Fish Collar with Charred Ají Verde Emulsion & Roasted Causeway VegetablesIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Fish Collar with Charred Ají Verde Emulsion & Roasted Causeway Vegetables

Peru's prized fish cut meets a vivid green chile sauce and seasonal roots

697 cal · 36g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-freeintermediate
Doenjang Clam Broth with Crispy Tofu CubesEasy
Lunch

Doenjang Clam Broth with Crispy Tofu Cubes

Salty-umami broth, silken clams, golden fried tofu

314 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
high-proteinumami-rich
Ceviche-Style Sea Bass with Sweet Potato & AvocadoEasy
Lunch

Ceviche-Style Sea Bass with Sweet Potato & Avocado

Citrus-cured raw fish over creamy tuber and green-gold fruit

575 cal · 36g protein · 23 min
high-proteinseafoodgluten-free