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Chicken Ballottine with Creole Sauce
Stuffed chicken breast, roasted and sliced, with dark roux sauce and charred peppers
437 cal · 42g protein · 65 min
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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.
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Lamb Neck Sous Vide with Charred Corn Purée & Crispy Sage Oil
Tender braised lamb, silken corn, herbed finishing oil
1033 cal · 46g protein · 85 min
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Ceviche-Cured Yellowtail with Charred Avocado Mousse & Crispy Cassava Tuile
Raw fish kissed by citrus, silky avocado, and shatteringly crisp cassava
576 cal · 27g protein · 55 min
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Seared Beef Tenderloin Salad with Charred Scallion Vinaigrette
Tender beef, bitter greens, charred aromatics
185 cal · 2g protein · 33 min
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Pan-Roasted Chicken Thigh with Miso-Brown Butter, Charred Broccolini & Crispy Shallot Rice
Umami-rich Japanese-Filipino fusion: caramelized thigh, aromatic beurre blanc, patient rice
1109 cal · 49g protein · 75 min
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Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Jalapeño & Cilantro Lime Sauce
Thin-sliced steak with a bright pan sauce
469 cal · 30g protein · 24 min
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Ibérico Pork Shoulder Confit with Morcilla, Charred Dates & Romesco
Slow-braised pork shoulder with black pudding, stone fruit, and pepper sauce
896 cal · 40g protein · 115 min
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Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Charred Pineapple & Black Garlic Oil
Caramelized thighs, jammy fruit, umami finish
645 cal · 26g protein · 40 min
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Braised Lamb Shoulder with Tomato, Olives and Soft Polenta
Tender lamb leg with Tuscan sauce and creamy cornmeal
735 cal · 42g protein · 65 min
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Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Shallot Jus & Pickled Radish Slaw
Pan-seared medallions with silken jus and acidic, colorful slaw
740 cal · 53g protein · 55 min
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Soy-Glazed Chicken Thigh Rice Bowl with Charred Broccolini
Tender thigh, glossy soy glaze, charred greens over rice.
894 cal · 40g protein · 45 min
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Ginger-Coriander Turkey Meatball Bowl with Herbed Yogurt
Spiced turkey meatballs over cucumber, herbs, and cool yogurt
473 cal · 56g protein · 33 min
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Seared Shrimp over Creole Tomato Rice with Charred Green Beans
Gulf shrimp with backbone technique: a perfect pan sear and a proper pan sauce.
791 cal · 58g protein · 35 min
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Beef Sirloin Steak with Charred Okra & Buttermilk Dressing
Pan-seared steak, blistered okra, tangy whipped buttermilk.
1069 cal · 74g protein · 30 min
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Chicken Breast Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Sauce & Bitter Greens
Pounded, panfried cutlet with bright, briny pan sauce and charred endive
906 cal · 49g protein · 45 min
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Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Okra & Creole Brown Butter
Pan-seared steak, crispy-fried okra, dark roux butter sauce
2726 cal · 42g protein · 40 min
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Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Sherry Vinaigrette & Grilled Radicchio
Tender beef, bitter-sweet greens, and a tangy Spanish sauce.
1102 cal · 72g protein · 30 min
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Ground Lamb Keema with Charred Okra
Spiced lamb mince braised with tomato, finished with charred okra and herbed rice
699 cal · 26g protein · 43 min
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Lemon Chicken Souvlaki with Warm Pita & Whipped Feta
Marinated chicken breast skewers grilled until charred, served with soft pita and herbed whipped feta.
952 cal · 61g protein · 40 min
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Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Tomato Gastrique & Herbed Rice
Tender chicken elevated by a glossy, tangy-sweet tomato reduction
791 cal · 51g protein · 40 min
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Pork Tenderloin Salad with Charred Corn and Mustard Vinaigrette
Seared pork, sweet corn, tangy dressing
531 cal · 40g protein · 43 min
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Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Scallion Sauce
Juicy ground turkey, vibrant aromatics, fresh lettuce cups.
283 cal · 30g protein · 30 min
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Seared Pork Tenderloin with Charred Corn and Black Bean Salad
Sliced pork loin over a warm summer salad with lime-cilantro dressing
956 cal · 54g protein · 32 min
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Grilled Halloumi & Charred Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate & Tahini-Lime Dressing
Warm, earthy, with tart-creamy contrast
1013 cal · 40g protein · 28 min