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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.

Seared Halibut with Spring Herb Oil & Roasted Beet PuréeIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Halibut with Spring Herb Oil & Roasted Beet Purée

Pan-seared white fish, silken beetroot cream, basil-parsley emulsion, bitter greens

735 cal · 81g protein · 40 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinlow-carb
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Cilantro-Lime DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Tender braised octopus, crispy pan-sear, unripe mango crunch, Caribbean herbs

496 cal · 53g protein · 50 min
high-proteinseafoodintermediate
Grilled Chicken Breast with Charred Corn & Lime VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Grilled Chicken Breast with Charred Corn & Lime Vinaigrette

Juicy chicken, sweet corn, crispy shallots, cilantro & lime

408 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
gluten-freehigh-proteingrillable
Crispy Tilapia Paksiw Envelopes with Black Garlic Escabeche & Charred Eggplant PuréeSophisticated
Lunch

Crispy Tilapia Paksiw Envelopes with Black Garlic Escabeche & Charred Eggplant Purée

Philippines' sour-savory braise reimagined as delicate pastry parcels

589 cal · 36g protein · 70 min
seafoodtechnique-forwardrestaurant-plating
Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl with Charred Scallion OilEasy
Lunch

Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl with Charred Scallion Oil

Marinated thin-sliced beef, sweet soy glaze, rice & crispy scallions

557 cal · 9g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Seared Snapper with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Roasted Spring VegetablesIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Snapper with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Roasted Spring Vegetables

Pan-seared white fish, bright acidic verde sauce, baby carrots & green beans with crispy garlic

450 cal · 40g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Homard à la Nage avec Émulsion de SafranSophisticated
Lunch

Homard à la Nage avec Émulsion de Safran

Poached lobster in aromatic court-bouillon with saffron beurre blanc, charred summer vegetables & herb oil

1120 cal · 37g protein · 75 min
high-proteinelegantseafood-forward
Lubina a la Sal with Romesco & Charred Baby VegetablesIntermediate
Lunch

Lubina a la Sal with Romesco & Charred Baby Vegetables

Whole sea bass baked in sea salt crust, served with red pepper sauce and charred spring produce

1043 cal · 93g protein · 40 min
gluten-free30-minutemediterranean
Moqueca de Peixe Branco com Abóbora Grelhada e DendêIntermediate
Lunch

Moqueca de Peixe Branco com Abóbora Grelhada e Dendê

Silky white fish stew in a coconut-dendê broth with charred summer squash

830 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinseasonal
Coconut Fish Curry with Mustard Oil & Charred OkraIntermediate
Lunch

Coconut Fish Curry with Mustard Oil & Charred Okra

Silky coconut broth, flaky white fish, crispy-edged okra

904 cal · 45g protein · 43 min
high-proteindairy-free
Bún Chả Tôm—Shrimp Paste Grilled Rice Noodles with Herbs & PicklesEasy
Lunch

Bún Chả Tôm—Shrimp Paste Grilled Rice Noodles with Herbs & Pickles

Charred shrimp patties over cool noodles and bright herbs

588 cal · 34g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free-friendly20-minute
Doenjang Chicken & Charred Summer Vegetable BowlEasy
Lunch

Doenjang Chicken & Charred Summer Vegetable Bowl

Umami-rich fermented soybean stew over rice with char-grilled vegetables

906 cal · 51g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Carne Asada Tostada Salad with Charred Corn & Black Bean CremaIntermediate
Lunch

Carne Asada Tostada Salad with Charred Corn & Black Bean Crema

Seared beef sirloin, crispy tortilla bowl, charred corn, creamy black bean purée

716 cal · 23g protein · 43 min
high-proteinintermediategluten-free
Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Haricots Verts & Caper-Lemon Brown ButterEasy
Lunch

Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Haricots Verts & Caper-Lemon Brown Butter

Flaky white fish, crisp green beans, nutty browned butter

469 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free20-minute
Salada de Siri com Milho Assado, Feijão Preto e Molho de MaracujáEasy
Lunch

Salada de Siri com Milho Assado, Feijão Preto e Molho de Maracujá

Chilled lump crab, charred corn, black beans, and passion-fruit vinaigrette

505 cal · 36g protein · 18 min
gluten-freehigh-protein20-minute
Ceviche-Crusted Branzino with Avocado Purée, Charred Corn & Peruvian Chili OilIntermediate
Lunch

Ceviche-Crusted Branzino with Avocado Purée, Charred Corn & Peruvian Chili Oil

Raw meets seared—a collision of coastal technique and mountain fire

771 cal · 33g protein · 30 min
high-proteinomega-3-richpaleo-friendly
Turkey Breast Escabeche with Charred PeppersIntermediate
Lunch

Turkey Breast Escabeche with Charred Peppers

Pan-seared turkey breast with warm Peruvian-inspired pickled vegetable sauce

516 cal · 39g protein · 43 min
paleohigh-protein
Beef Sirloin Cap with Charred Breadfruit & Green Goddess EmulsionSophisticated
Lunch

Beef Sirloin Cap with Charred Breadfruit & Green Goddess Emulsion

Grilled steak with roasted island fruit and herb oil

803 cal · 9g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-free
Grilled Halibut with Charred Lemon & Herbed ChickpeasEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halibut with Charred Lemon & Herbed Chickpeas

flaky white fish, warm spiced legumes, and burnt citrus intensity

536 cal · 41g protein · 22 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Merluza Salvaje en Costra de Sal con Emulsión de Ajo Negro y Ensalada de Habas TiernasSophisticated
Lunch

Merluza Salvaje en Costra de Sal con Emulsión de Ajo Negro y Ensalada de Habas Tiernas

Whole wild hake in salt crust with black garlic emulsion and young fava bean salad

1172 cal · 119g protein · 55 min
pescatariangluten-freeshowstopper
Lamb Shoulder Salad with Charred Corn and Lime CremaIntermediate
Lunch

Lamb Shoulder Salad with Charred Corn and Lime Crema

Tender lamb, roasted corn, and a silky dressing

408 cal · 27g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free
Charred Market Fish Crudo with Citrus Emulsion, Crispy Garlic & Summer Herb SaladSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Market Fish Crudo with Citrus Emulsion, Crispy Garlic & Summer Herb Salad

Raw and seared fish bridged by bright citrus foam and textured herbs

729 cal · 24g protein · 65 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free optionseasonal
Charred Heirloom Tomato & Black Bean Salad with Crispy HalloumiSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Heirloom Tomato & Black Bean Salad with Crispy Halloumi

Warm tomatoes, ají rojo vinaigrette, toasted pumpkin seeds, and fried halloumi wedges

800 cal · 40g protein · 50 min
vegetariangluten-free
Charred Mahi-Mahi & Breadfruit Salad with Blackened Shallot VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Mahi-Mahi & Breadfruit Salad with Blackened Shallot Vinaigrette

Seared white fish over warm roasted breadfruit, tangy vinaigrette

638 cal · 39g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-freeomega-3