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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.

Kafta-Spiced Fish Crudo with Charred Fennel, Pomegranate & Crispy BreadcrumbsIntermediate
Lunch

Kafta-Spiced Fish Crudo with Charred Fennel, Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs

Raw white fish carpaccio with warm spiced breadcrumbs

488 cal · 29g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionintermediate
Charred Delicata Squash & Roasted Garlic Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Pomegranate & Burnt Orange OilSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Delicata Squash & Roasted Garlic Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Pomegranate & Burnt Orange Oil

Sweet roasted squash meets salty pork and tart pomegranate in a silky vinaigrette

700 cal · 10g protein · 65 min
sophisticatedfall-forward
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
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke Agrodolce & Toasted HazelnutsIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke Agrodolce & Toasted Hazelnuts

Flaky white fish, sweet-tart vegetables, nutty accent

682 cal · 38g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-freemediterranean
Tourte aux Épinards, Chèvre et Pignons de PinSophisticated
Lunch

Tourte aux Épinards, Chèvre et Pignons de Pin

Spinach, goat cheese & toasted pine nut phyllo galette with burnt honey glaze

1076 cal · 33g protein · 55 min
vegetarianshowstopper-lunchrustic-elegant
Grilled Chicken & Charred Corn Salad with Cilantro-Lime DressingEasy
Lunch

Grilled Chicken & Charred Corn Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Herb-marinated chicken breast, charred sweet corn, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, queso fresco

729 cal · 48g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-freequick
Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Wild AsparagusEasy
Lunch

Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Wild Asparagus

Whole fish, local green asparagus, blistered lemon

1187 cal · 164g protein · 20 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlygluten-free20-minute
Charred Breadfruit & Saltfish Salad with Cilantro-Lime VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Breadfruit & Saltfish Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Warm island grain salad with flaked salt cod & roasted vegetables

820 cal · 60g protein · 43 min
high-proteingrain-free
Pan-Seared Mero with Miso-Black Garlic Emulsion & Charred Spring VegetablesIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Mero with Miso-Black Garlic Emulsion & Charred Spring Vegetables

White fish with umami-dark soy-miso glaze and a tangle of blistered snapdragon peas, baby corn, and charred scallions

513 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Seabass Rôti et Légumes d'ÉtéIntermediate
Lunch

Seabass Rôti et Légumes d'Été

Pan-roasted Mediterranean seabass with charred young eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, niçoise olives & saffron beurre blanc

657 cal · 38g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Gochugaru Shrimp & Cucumber Bibim Rice BowlEasy
Lunch

Gochugaru Shrimp & Cucumber Bibim Rice Bowl

Cold rice, hot shrimp, crispy vegetables, spicy-sweet sauce

1011 cal · 50g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free-optional30-minute
Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Corn & Herb Salsa VerdeIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Corn & Herb Salsa Verde

Tender sirloin sliced and served with charred corn, scallions, and a bright cilantro-lime salsa.

641 cal · 39g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free
Causa Limeña Stacked with Pan-Seared Scallops, Avocado Mousse & Crispy Shallot AdoboIntermediate
Lunch

Causa Limeña Stacked with Pan-Seared Scallops, Avocado Mousse & Crispy Shallot Adobo

Layered Andean potato cake with coastal scallops and silky green crema

658 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
high-proteinpescatarian
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olive Tapenade & Herbed CouscousSophisticated
Lunch

Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olive Tapenade & Herbed Couscous

Portuguese-inspired whole fish with Mediterranean brightness

1342 cal · 109g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-free
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
Poached Chicken Breast with Cilantro-Lime Emulsion & Charred ZucchiniSophisticated
Lunch

Poached Chicken Breast with Cilantro-Lime Emulsion & Charred Zucchini

Silky poached chicken, vibrant herb oil, crispy pan-seared summer squash

581 cal · 47g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-free
Grilled Bangus (Milkfish) with Green Mango Kinilaw & Toasted Calamansi DustIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Bangus (Milkfish) with Green Mango Kinilaw & Toasted Calamansi Dust

Whole milkfish char meets tart fruit ceviche and citrus-toasted pepper

568 cal · 6g protein · 37 min
pescatariangluten-freedairy-free
Charred Eggplant & Tomato Bharta with Crispy Shallot Oil, Soft Naan & Cilantro RaitaSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Eggplant & Tomato Bharta with Crispy Shallot Oil, Soft Naan & Cilantro Raita

Smoky roasted vegetable purée layered with caramelized aromatics

1817 cal · 54g protein · 70 min
vegetariansmokyone-pot
Pan-Seared River Trout with Black Corn, Charred Tomato Broth & Crispy Sage OilIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared River Trout with Black Corn, Charred Tomato Broth & Crispy Sage Oil

Delicate fish, ancestral grain, herbaceous finish

652 cal · 39g protein · 36 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Charred Lamb Kibbeh Nayye with Grilled Tomato & Walnut TapenadeIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Lamb Kibbeh Nayye with Grilled Tomato & Walnut Tapenade

Raw lamb tartare, aromatic mint, burnt-honey finish

760 cal · 38g protein · 27 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionraw
Misir Wot Lentil Braise with Crispy Kale Fritters & Spiced YogurtIntermediate
Lunch

Misir Wot Lentil Braise with Crispy Kale Fritters & Spiced Yogurt

Deep-spiced Ethiopian red lentil stew, topped with herbed kale cakes and cooling yogurt

679 cal · 30g protein · 44 min
vegetarianhigh-fiberintermediate
Tomato & Lentil Soup with Crispy Spiced OilEasy
Lunch

Tomato & Lentil Soup with Crispy Spiced Oil

Warm, silky, finished with a crackle of garlic and cumin

537 cal · 22g protein · 25 min
veganhigh-fiber30-minute
Pork Shoulder Sofrito StewIntermediate
Lunch

Pork Shoulder Sofrito Stew

Tender braised pork in a rich, slow-cooked tomato and pepper sofrito

598 cal · 38g protein · 105 min
high-proteinSpanish-inspiredbraised
Yakisoba with Spring Vegetables & Ginger OilEasy
Lunch

Yakisoba with Spring Vegetables & Ginger Oil

Stir-fried noodles, charred edges, fragrant ginger

639 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
vegetarianquick30-minute