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Diet & meal · 375 recipes

High-Protein Lunch Recipes

High-Protein lunch ideas — protein-packed dishes to keep you full and fuel training. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Bún Tôm Xào – Stir-Fried Shrimp Rice NoodlesEasy
Lunch

Bún Tôm Xào – Stir-Fried Shrimp Rice Noodles

Tender shrimp, fresh herbs, crispy shallots over cool vermicelli

755 cal · 28g protein · 22 min
high-proteindairy-freegluten-free-option
Orzo con Piselli, Fave e Ricotta SalataEasy
Lunch

Orzo con Piselli, Fave e Ricotta Salata

Pearl pasta with spring peas, fava beans, crispy pancetta

763 cal · 28g protein · 25 min
high-proteinspring-vegetable30-minute
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
Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Charred Spring Onion Purée & Crispy Breadcrumb DustSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Charred Spring Onion Purée & Crispy Breadcrumb Dust

Tender lamb chops with silken spring onion cream and nutty crumb

711 cal · 27g protein · 47 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Seared Chicken Thigh Salad with Charred Corn & Lime DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Chicken Thigh Salad with Charred Corn & Lime Dressing

Tender thigh meat over crisp greens, sweet charred corn, and a sharp California citrus vinaigrette

513 cal · 27g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-free
Green Curry Mussels with Charred Snap Peas & Jasmine RiceIntermediate
Lunch

Green Curry Mussels with Charred Snap Peas & Jasmine Rice

Briny mussels in aromatic green curry broth with tender vegetables

780 cal · 27g protein · 30 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Coconut-Tomato Dal with Charred Spinach & Soft RiceEasy
Lunch

Coconut-Tomato Dal with Charred Spinach & Soft Rice

Creamy red lentils, bright tomato, charred greens

910 cal · 27g protein · 32 min
veganhigh-proteincomfort-food
Hiyamen: Cold Ramen with Charred Shrimp & Ponzu DrizzleEasy
Lunch

Hiyamen: Cold Ramen with Charred Shrimp & Ponzu Drizzle

Icy noodles topped with flame-kissed shrimp and bright citrus sauce

701 cal · 27g protein · 18 min
high-proteindairy-freequick
Charred Chickpea & Herb Salad with Crispy Pita & Whipped FetaEasy
Lunch

Charred Chickpea & Herb Salad with Crispy Pita & Whipped Feta

Protein-rich, crunchy, tangy, ready in 20 minutes

698 cal · 27g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-protein20-minute
Doenjang Clam Broth with Hand-Torn Noodle RibbonsIntermediate
Lunch

Doenjang Clam Broth with Hand-Torn Noodle Ribbons

Umami-rich fermented soy broth with littleneck clams and springtime vegetables

508 cal · 27g protein · 30 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free-adaptable
Cumin-Spiced Lentil Dal with Charred Tomato & Crispy OnionEasy
Lunch

Cumin-Spiced Lentil Dal with Charred Tomato & Crispy Onion

Silky red lentil dal topped with fried shallots and halved tomatoes

644 cal · 27g protein · 28 min
veganhigh-proteingluten-free
Causa Rellena de Atún—Chilled Layered Potato Terrine with Tuna SaladEasy
Lunch

Causa Rellena de Atún—Chilled Layered Potato Terrine with Tuna Salad

Traditional Peruvian potato tower filled with creamy tuna, avocado, and cilantro

570 cal · 26g protein · 23 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Carpaccio of Beef Ribeye with Charred Shallot Ash & Herb OilSophisticated
Lunch

Carpaccio of Beef Ribeye with Charred Shallot Ash & Herb Oil

Paper-thin raw beef, crispy fried shallots, black garlic, microgreens

1530 cal · 26g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free
Ceviche-Style Mahi-Mahi with Cancha Corn & Purple PotatoEasy
Lunch

Ceviche-Style Mahi-Mahi with Cancha Corn & Purple Potato

Raw white fish cured in fresh lime, roasted corn kernels, crispy toasted corn kernels, and waxy purple potato

499 cal · 26g protein · 22 min
high-proteinseafood20-minute
Ground Lamb Keema with Charred OkraIntermediate
Lunch

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
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Chicken Thigh & Crispy Sauerkraut with CarawayEasy
Lunch

Pan-Seared Chicken Thigh & Crispy Sauerkraut with Caraway

Golden chicken, tangy cabbage, warming spice

418 cal · 26g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free25-minute
Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Green Herb Sauce & Charred FennelIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Green Herb Sauce & Charred Fennel

Pink-centered lamb with peppery herb oil and caramelized anise-scented fennel

1107 cal · 26g protein · 30 min
high-proteinpaleo30-minute
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Charred Pineapple & Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Charred Pineapple & Black Garlic Oil

Caramelized thighs, jammy fruit, umami finish

645 cal · 26g protein · 40 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
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
Çoban Salatası with Grilled Halloumi and SumacEasy
Lunch

Çoban Salatası with Grilled Halloumi and Sumac

Fresh chopped salad with charred cheese and pomegranate vinaigrette

580 cal · 26g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-protein20-minute
Charred Beet & Paneer Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing & Toasted PistachiosIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Beet & Paneer Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing & Toasted Pistachios

Earthy beets and creamy paneer with bright citrus and jeweled pomegranate

871 cal · 26g protein · 30 min
vegetarianhigh-protein30-minute
Chilhuacle & Cuttlefish Crudo Tostada with Avocado Mousse & Crispy Garlic OilSophisticated
Lunch

Chilhuacle & Cuttlefish Crudo Tostada with Avocado Mousse & Crispy Garlic Oil

Raw cuttlefish on chile-rubbed crispy tortilla, silken avocado, burnt garlic

1005 cal · 26g protein · 55 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinlow-carb
Tomato & Lentil Dal with Charred Onion RiceEasy
Lunch

Tomato & Lentil Dal with Charred Onion Rice

Creamy, spiced, deeply satisfying comfort

753 cal · 25g protein · 25 min
veganhigh-proteingluten-free
Beet & Labne Salad with Crispy Chickpea CroutonsEasy
Lunch

Beet & Labne Salad with Crispy Chickpea Croutons

Earthen roots, creamy whipped yogurt, crunchy legume clusters

514 cal · 25g protein · 20 min
vegetarian30-minutehigh-protein