EasyLunch
Pasta e Fagioli con Pancetta Croccante
Rustic pasta-bean soup with crispy pancetta and rosemary
897 cal · 35g 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.
Easy
EasyLunch
Spätzle in Brown Butter with Sautéed Mushrooms & Crispy Sage
Soft egg noodles, woodland mushrooms, nutty brown butter
608 cal · 13g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chicken Breast with Sumac Crust, Charred Eggplant & Black Garlic Yogurt
Crusty, tangy chicken breast over silky burnt eggplant and pungent black garlic sauce.
587 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Celery Root Steaks with Crispy Shallot & Mushroom Ragù
Meaty root vegetable, German-style braised mushroom sauce
389 cal · 8g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Gastrique, Wilted Frisée & Crispy Croutons
Mahogany-skinned duck with tart-sweet pan sauce, bitter greens, and buttered bread crisps.
448 cal · 36g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Pad Krapow Pork Patty with Crispy Rice Cake & Charred Lime Aioli
Thai holy basil meatball, golden grain cake, citrus cream
880 cal · 32g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Pork Shoulder Salad with Charred Corn & Black Garlic
Tender pulled pork over warm autumn greens and roasted corn
298 cal · 21g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Salade de Betteraves Rôties, Chèvre Frais et Noix Candies
Roasted beets, whipped chèvre, candied walnuts & witlof chicory
840 cal · 28g protein · 68 min
SophisticatedLunch
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Garam Masala, Charred Amchur & Cilantro-Lime Emulsion
Steamed whole fish infused with Indian spice and delicate citrus acidity
789 cal · 65g protein · 42 min
IntermediateLunch
Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Dried Apricots, Green Olives & Cilantro Rice
Tender lamb in spiced tomato-wine braise, served over fluffy cilantro rice
1077 cal · 39g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Red Cabbage & Turmeric Rice Boat with Anchovy Crisps
Shredded cabbage in ginger-turmeric broth over broken rice, crowned with crispy anchovies
329 cal · 7g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedLunch
Doenjang-Braised Striped Bass with Summer Squash Ribbon Salad & Burnt Sesame Oil
Whole fish, fermented soy braise, vegetable silk, nutty char.
605 cal · 56g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedLunch
Lubina Entera Asada con Escabeche de Otoño & Emulsión de Azafrán-Naranja
Whole roasted sea bass, pickled autumn vegetables, saffron-orange beurre blanc, crispy sage leaf nest
1108 cal · 67g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedLunch
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olives & Burnt Orange Beurre Blanc
Pristine sea bream, aromatic steam-roast, silken saffron emulsion
972 cal · 75g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Romesco Essence, Charred Haricots Verts & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Whole delicate fish steamed in parchment with roasted red pepper depth and golden butter emulsion
1053 cal · 69g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Barramundi with Charred Corn Silk & Miso-Black Garlic Emulsion
Kampot pepper crust, charred romanesco, burnt shallot ash
804 cal · 45g protein · 37 min
EasyLunch
Ras el Hanout Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Salad
Charred vegetables with pomegranate & crispy chickpeas
555 cal · 25g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chile-Cured Meagre en Papillote with Charred Corn Velvet, Black Garlic & Cilantro Oil
Whole fish steamed in parchment with charred corn purée, burnt garlic, and herb perfume
890 cal · 68g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Cauliflower Couscous with Roasted Beet, Pomegranate, Crispy Kale & Tahini-Harissa Drizzle
Torn roasted cauliflower mixed through toasted pearl couscous, topped with earthy roasted beet, jeweled pomegranate seeds, and shattered kale chips
777 cal · 22g protein · 70 min
EasyLunch
Za'atar-Crusted Chicken Thigh with Warm Eggplant, Yogurt & Pomegranate Molasses
Pan-seared chicken over silky roasted eggplant with whipped labneh and pomegranate drizzle
717 cal · 36g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Kuruma Ebi with Yuzu Beurre Blanc, Charred Daikon & Microgreens
Buttery spot prawns, citrus emulsion, tender charred radish, peppery micro greens
233 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Turmeric-Braised Squid with Coconut-Lime Broth & Charred Broccolini
Tender squid, aromatic broth, charred greens—a confident braise.
954 cal · 61g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Tomato & Green Olive Salsa Verde
Flaky white fish with vibrant Spanish herb and brine condiment
397 cal · 32g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Peixe na Folha de Bananeira com Limão Assado e Jus de Alho Negro
Whole mackerel en papillote in banana leaf, charred lemon & black garlic jus
914 cal · 72g protein · 40 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.
