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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.

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Preserved Lemon & Green Olive TapenadeEasy
Lunch

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Preserved Lemon & Green Olive Tapenade

Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment with citrus and briny olives

491 cal · 51g protein · 37 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Chermoula, Charred Green Olive & Preserved Lemon EssenceSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Chermoula, Charred Green Olive & Preserved Lemon Essence

Delicate white fish in aromatic parchment, opened at table

723 cal · 39g protein · 45 min
high-proteinlow-carbpaleo
Grilled California White Fish with Charred Corn & Green Goddess DrizzleIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled California White Fish with Charred Corn & Green Goddess Drizzle

Pan-seared halibut, corn silk velouté, burnt basil oil & summer herbs

1113 cal · 84g protein · 30 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo
Grilled White Fish Crudo with Burnt Grapefruit, Pistachio & Charred Scallion OilIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled White Fish Crudo with Burnt Grapefruit, Pistachio & Charred Scallion Oil

Paper-thin sliced local halibut with torched citrus, toasted pistachios, and scallion-garlic oil

806 cal · 40g protein · 20 min
high-protein30-minutepaleo-friendly
Charred Yellowtail Crudo with Green Mango, Habanero & Cilantro OilEasy
Lunch

Charred Yellowtail Crudo with Green Mango, Habanero & Cilantro Oil

Raw island fish with tropical fruit & heat

555 cal · 37g protein · 18 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-freepaleo
Tafelspitz with Charred Root Vegetables & Horseradish CreamSophisticated
Lunch

Tafelspitz with Charred Root Vegetables & Horseradish Cream

Silken poached beef tenderloin, sharp root purée, crispy breadcrumb garnish

545 cal · 19g protein · 75 min
high-proteinunder-1.5hr
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron Emulsion

Crispy-skinned Mediterranean sea bass, buttery saffron sauce, briny olive garnish

798 cal · 52g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Charred Mahi-Mahi & Ackee with Coconut-Cilantro RiceIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Mahi-Mahi & Ackee with Coconut-Cilantro Rice

West Indian fish with buttery Caribbean fruit and fragrant coconut-lime rice

1287 cal · 68g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Stone Fruit & Grilled Halibut Salad with Almond RomescoIntermediate
Lunch

Stone Fruit & Grilled Halibut Salad with Almond Romesco

Pan-seared fish, charred nectarines, farro & toasted almonds in spiced red sauce

1049 cal · 91g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Pan-Seared Forelle Trout with Charred Green Beans & Brown Butter EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Forelle Trout with Charred Green Beans & Brown Butter Emulsion

Delicate freshwater fish, crispy beans, nutty brown butter

836 cal · 64g protein · 26 min
high-proteinomega-3-rich30-minute
Charred Lionfish with Green Mango, Black Bean & Habanero EscabecheIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Lionfish with Green Mango, Black Bean & Habanero Escabeche

Pan-seared spiky fish with pickled tropical vegetables and fermented heat

487 cal · 9g protein · 35 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Charred Mango & Black Bean Salad with Crispy Pumpkin Seed CrumbleEasy
Lunch

Charred Mango & Black Bean Salad with Crispy Pumpkin Seed Crumble

Bright, smoky, herbaceous, crunchy

414 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive FattoushEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush

Warm breaded halloumi, bitter greens, herbs, crispy pita shards, tart lemon-tahini dressing

827 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-friendly
Jerk Mahi-Mahi & Black Bean RiceEasy
Lunch

Jerk Mahi-Mahi & Black Bean Rice

Spiced grilled fish with coconut-lime-scented rice

667 cal · 48g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Gỏi Tôm Mango Nóng LạnhEasy
Lunch

Gỏi Tôm Mango Nóng Lạnh

Warm shrimp and chilled mango salad with lime and bird's eye chili

257 cal · 37g protein · 18 min
quick30-minutegluten-freevietnamese
Pan-Seared Red Snapper en Papillote with Ackee Foam, Charred Sea Beans & Passion Fruit Beurre BlancSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Red Snapper en Papillote with Ackee Foam, Charred Sea Beans & Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc

A whole fish in paper, steamed with Caribbean brightness and refinement

973 cal · 117g protein · 53 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Green Olive Tapenade, Charred Fennel & Saffron Beurre BlancSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Green Olive Tapenade, Charred Fennel & Saffron Beurre Blanc

Delicate white fish, crispy paper, aromatic steam

856 cal · 37g protein · 34 min
Mediterraneangluten-freehigh-protein
Charred Branzino with Gochujang-Miso Emulsion, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Rice CakesIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Branzino with Gochujang-Miso Emulsion, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Rice Cakes

Pan-seared whole fish, spiced emulsion, charred greens, crunchy rice cake base

850 cal · 58g protein · 32 min
high-proteinomega-3 richgluten-free
Charred Halloumi & Burnt-Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate & Green Olive TapenadeIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Burnt-Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate & Green Olive Tapenade

Squeaky cheese, torn herbs, shattered pita chips, bright vinaigrette

923 cal · 33g protein · 32 min
vegetariangluten-free-option
Pan-Seared Wahoo with Charred Papaya Relish, Toasted Coconut & Lime Beurre BlancSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Wahoo with Charred Papaya Relish, Toasted Coconut & Lime Beurre Blanc

Firm white fish with tropical fruit, crispy breadcrumb topping and silky brown butter sauce

854 cal · 6g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-free
Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad with Herb OilEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad with Herb Oil

sweet, salty, warm, cool—Mediterranean contradiction

887 cal · 36g protein · 16 min
vegetariangluten-freeunder-20-min
Doenjang Chicken & Charred Vegetable BowlEasy
Lunch

Doenjang Chicken & Charred Vegetable Bowl

Fermented soy-braised chicken thighs over rice with blackened peppers and zucchini

650 cal · 55g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable30-minute
Doenjang Clam & Zucchini Rice BowlEasy
Lunch

Doenjang Clam & Zucchini Rice Bowl

Briny, umami broth over rice with tender squash

649 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
seafoodgluten-free-optionquick-lunch
Charred Tuna & Long Bean Larb in Crispy Rice NestsIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Tuna & Long Bean Larb in Crispy Rice Nests

Southeast Asian raw-fish salad in shattered rice-cracker bowls

574 cal · 31g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly