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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.

Grilled Chicken Tabbouleh with Pomegranate & Crispy ShallotsEasy
Lunch

Grilled Chicken Tabbouleh with Pomegranate & Crispy Shallots

Herb-bright bulgur salad with charred lemon chicken, pomegranate arils, and golden fried shallots

851 cal · 61g protein · 23 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptablesummer
Slow-Roasted Beet & Walnut Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy SageIntermediate
Lunch

Slow-Roasted Beet & Walnut Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage

Earthy roasted vegetables with tangy pomegranate and herbal oil

651 cal · 11g protein · 50 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Chiles Rellenos Braise with Charred Tomato Sauce & Melted OaxacaIntermediate
Lunch

Chiles Rellenos Braise with Charred Tomato Sauce & Melted Oaxaca

Poblano stuffed with quesillo, baked in velvety tomato braise

767 cal · 25g protein · 43 min
vegetariangluten-freecomfort-food
Za'atar-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel & Preserved Lemon JusSophisticated
Lunch

Za'atar-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel & Preserved Lemon Jus

Whole fish, parchment steam, Levantine spice crust

929 cal · 67g protein · 42 min
gluten-free-adaptablehigh-protein
Salade Tiède de Bœuf et Betteraves RôtiesIntermediate
Lunch

Salade Tiède de Bœuf et Betteraves Rôties

Warm beef, charred beets, horseradish cream and walnut oil

490 cal · 8g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo, Green Olive & Ras el Hanout EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo, Green Olive & Ras el Hanout Emulsion

Crispy-skinned fish with herbaceous North African pan sauce

615 cal · 38g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freeintermediate
Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Lunch

Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses

Crispy salad with warm salty cheese and bright pomegranate punch

809 cal · 34g protein · 18 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Charred Corn Puree & Black Garlic JusIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Charred Corn Puree & Black Garlic Jus

A confident sear and a silky, umami-rich sauce.

585 cal · 42g protein · 43 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Yellowtail Crudo with Charred Corn Velouté & Crispy Rice-Paper ConeSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Yellowtail Crudo with Charred Corn Velouté & Crispy Rice-Paper Cone

Wafer-thin raw fish draped over sweet-corn purée, finished with toasted nori and sesame oil

709 cal · 37g protein · 45 min
high-proteinraw-fishgluten-free
Chilli-Crusted Branzino Escabeche with Charred Summer Vegetables & Pomegranate Molasses SyrupSophisticated
Lunch

Chilli-Crusted Branzino Escabeche with Charred Summer Vegetables & Pomegranate Molasses Syrup

Pan-seared fish with Kashmiri chilli crust, warm-then-cooled pickling, glossy reduction

971 cal · 65g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-freesophisticated-lunch
Lomo Saltado Rice Bowl with Charred Scallion OilIntermediate
Lunch

Lomo Saltado Rice Bowl with Charred Scallion Oil

Seared beef tenderloin, wok-fried with peppers, served over fluffy jasmine rice

650 cal · 11g protein · 38 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlyintermediate
Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Consommé, Crispy Curry Leaf & Summer Vegetable BrunoiseSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Consommé, Crispy Curry Leaf & Summer Vegetable Brunoise

Delicate fish, aromatic broth, precision vegetables

1046 cal · 89g protein · 55 min
high-proteinomega-richgluten-free
Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Green BeansEasy
Lunch

Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Green Beans

Whole fish, crispy skin, verdant beans, citrus brightness

683 cal · 67g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke, Romesco & Crispy SageIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke, Romesco & Crispy Sage

Flaky white fish, toasted peppers, charred hearts, and herbaceous brown butter

932 cal · 41g protein · 37 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Chermoula-Roasted Chicken with Couscous & Roasted ZucchiniEasy
Lunch

Chermoula-Roasted Chicken with Couscous & Roasted Zucchini

Herbaceous North African chicken, alive with herbs and garlic

1145 cal · 57g protein · 32 min
high-protein30-minutedairy-free
Freekeh Salad with Roasted Beets, Feta & Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Lunch

Freekeh Salad with Roasted Beets, Feta & Pomegranate Molasses

Nutty charred grain, earthy beet, tangy cheese, bright acid

521 cal · 19g protein · 35 min
vegetarianMiddle Easternhigh-fiber
Doenjang Halibut & Charred Daikon Noodle BowlIntermediate
Lunch

Doenjang Halibut & Charred Daikon Noodle Bowl

Fermented broth, flaky white fish, crispy vegetables

628 cal · 32g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable30-minute
Bulgogi Lettuce Wrap BowlEasy
Lunch

Bulgogi Lettuce Wrap Bowl

Marinated beef, pickled peach, gochujang mayo over crisp lettuce

728 cal · 42g protein · 18 min
high-proteingluten-freequick
Pan-Seared Halloumi & Charred Apricot Salad with Pomegranate MolassesIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halloumi & Charred Apricot Salad with Pomegranate Molasses

squeaky cheese, warm stone fruit, bitter greens, sharp dressing

862 cal · 31g protein · 22 min
vegetarian30-minutegluten-free
Charred Pomfret with Green Mango, Anchovy & Lime EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Pomfret with Green Mango, Anchovy & Lime Emulsion

Whole roasted fish with tart green mango and briny umami finish

680 cal · 46g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Charred Tri-Color Pepper & Grilled Halibut Salad with Black Garlic VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Tri-Color Pepper & Grilled Halibut Salad with Black Garlic Vinaigrette

Pan-seared halibut, sweet roasted peppers, toasted almonds & crispy sage

678 cal · 40g protein · 37 min
high-proteingluten-freeomega-3-rich
Charred Green Mango & Soft-Shell Crab Bánh Mì Lettuce WrapIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Green Mango & Soft-Shell Crab Bánh Mì Lettuce Wrap

Deconstructed Vietnamese sandwich, vibrant & alive

910 cal · 34g protein · 27 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Tibs with Green Beans & PotatoEasy
Lunch

Tibs with Green Beans & Potato

Quick-seared beef with caramelized vegetables and warm ginger-garlic oil

584 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Smoky Eggplant & Pomegranate Salad with Crispy Chickpea CrunchEasy
Lunch

Smoky Eggplant & Pomegranate Salad with Crispy Chickpea Crunch

Charred levantine vegetables with sweet-tart pomegranate jewels

433 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
vegangluten-free