IntermediateLunch
Seared Duck Breast with Orange & Pomegranate Glaze
Tender, rosy duck with a bright, glossy fruit pan sauce
379 cal · 37g protein · 30 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.
Intermediate
EasyLunch
Simple Roast Chicken Sandwich with Herb Aioli
Tender, bright, sandwich perfection
615 cal · 54g protein · 11 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Sage & Hazelnut Purée
Elegant midday protein before the evening feast
869 cal · 19g protein · 42 min
IntermediateLunch
Smoked Turkey & Sage Sandwich with Cranberry Aioli
Toasted sourdough, herb mayonnaise, and leftover turkey from the morning prep.
925 cal · 33g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedLunch
Roasted Squash & Black Garlic Velouté with Crispy Sage Foam
Creamy, umami-rich, and dramatically plated
693 cal · 6g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Roasted Butternut Squash & Chorizo Hand Pies
Crispy, portable, and filled with autumn flavors—ideal for a Halloween party.
792 cal · 19g protein · 60 min
EasyLunch
Witch's Cauldron Tomato & Harissa Soup with Crispy Croutons
Warming, spiced, and deeply savory
556 cal · 17g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
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
IntermediateLunch
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
SophisticatedLunch
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
EasyLunch
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
SophisticatedLunch
Tafelspitz with Charred Root Vegetables & Horseradish Cream
Silken poached beef tenderloin, sharp root purée, crispy breadcrumb garnish
545 cal · 19g protein · 75 min
IntermediateLunch
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
IntermediateLunch
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
EasyLunch
Charred Yellowtail Crudo with Green Mango, Habanero & Cilantro Oil
Raw island fish with tropical fruit & heat
555 cal · 37g protein · 18 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Lionfish with Green Mango, Black Bean & Habanero Escabeche
Pan-seared spiky fish with pickled tropical vegetables and fermented heat
764 cal · 30g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
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
IntermediateLunch
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
EasyLunch
Charred Mango & Black Bean Salad with Crispy Pumpkin Seed Crumble
Bright, smoky, herbaceous, crunchy
690 cal · 34g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Halloumi Salatim with Burnt Lemon Tahini & Charred Spring Vegetables
Squeaky cheese, vibrant vegetable medley, smoky citrus dressing
991 cal · 44g protein · 55 min
EasyLunch
Jerk Mahi-Mahi & Black Bean Rice
Spiced grilled fish with coconut-lime-scented rice
667 cal · 48g protein · 25 min
EasyLunch
Gỏi Tôm Mango Nóng Lạnh
Warm shrimp and chilled mango salad with lime and bird's eye chili
257 cal · 37g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedLunch
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
1213 cal · 117g protein · 53 min
SophisticatedLunch
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
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 35 minutes. The quickest is around 20 minutes and the longest about 65 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 428 and 1075 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
