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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.

Farro & Charred Zucchini Salad with Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Lemon OilIntermediate
Lunch

Farro & Charred Zucchini Salad with Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Lemon Oil

Chewy grain meets charred summer squash and creamy cloud of ricotta

680 cal · 17g protein · 37 min
vegetarianhigh-fibersummer
Grilled Sardine & Charred Radicchio Salad with Saffron AioliIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Sardine & Charred Radicchio Salad with Saffron Aioli

Briny, bitter, golden

800 cal · 61g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-freeomega-3 rich
Grilled Halloumi & Roasted Stone Fruit Salad with Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Roasted Stone Fruit Salad with Pomegranate Molasses

warm squeaky cheese with charred peaches, wild greens, and tart pomegranate glaze

713 cal · 32g protein · 28 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-free
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn Polenta & Green Olive TapenadeIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn Polenta & Green Olive Tapenade

Creamed corn, summer vegetables, lemon beurre blanc

873 cal · 86g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freesummer-light
Seared Diver Scallops with Corn Silk Velouté & Crispy SageEasy
Lunch

Seared Diver Scallops with Corn Silk Velouté & Crispy Sage

Sweet marine scallops, silken corn cream, golden sage, charred corn husk oil

583 cal · 24g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freerestaurant-quality
Orata in Cartoccio con Piselli PrimaveraIntermediate
Lunch

Orata in Cartoccio con Piselli Primavera

Whole gilt-head bream en papillote with spring peas, soft garlic & Vermentino wine steam

255 cal · 3g protein · 33 min
gluten-freepescatarianwhite-fish30-minute
Causa Roja Stack with Charred Mero & Ají Rojo EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Causa Roja Stack with Charred Mero & Ají Rojo Emulsion

Stacked layers of silky purple potato, charred white fish, and vibrant red pepper cream

644 cal · 41g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Crispy SageIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Crispy Sage

Warm squeaky cheese over roasted vegetables with pomegranate-walnut dressing

1202 cal · 42g protein · 34 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Celeriac Schnitzel with Pickled Green Tomatoes & Mustard OilIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Celeriac Schnitzel with Pickled Green Tomatoes & Mustard Oil

Crispy breaded celery root cutlet with Bavarian-style pickled verdant tomatoes

965 cal · 22g protein · 35 min
vegetariangluten-free-option
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Burnt Lemon TahiniEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Burnt Lemon Tahini

Crispy cheese over Levantine salad with charred bread, tangy-nutty dressing

772 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Charred Kohlrabi & White Bean Ragout with Crispy Schnitzel BreadcrumbsIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Kohlrabi & White Bean Ragout with Crispy Schnitzel Breadcrumbs

Summer garden meets Bavarian crunch

522 cal · 18g protein · 43 min
vegetariangluten-free-option
Hiyashi Chuka with Charred Halibut & Saffron OilSophisticated
Lunch

Hiyashi Chuka with Charred Halibut & Saffron Oil

Chilled ramen with seared fish and aromatic threads

1016 cal · 43g protein · 33 min
high-proteinsummer-mealgluten-free-noodle-option
Ensalada de Pulpo Asado con Patatas Tiernas, Aceitunas Negras y Aceite de Ajo QuemadoIntermediate
Lunch

Ensalada de Pulpo Asado con Patatas Tiernas, Aceitunas Negras y Aceite de Ajo Quemado

Charred octopus with new potatoes, black olives & burnt-garlic oil

874 cal · 51g protein · 45 min
high-proteinseafoodmediterranean
Salade de Betteraves Rôties avec Chèvre Frais, Noix & GrenadeSophisticated
Lunch

Salade de Betteraves Rôties avec Chèvre Frais, Noix & Grenade

Charred roasted beets, creamy chèvre, pomegranate seeds, candied walnuts, beet-green vinaigrette

905 cal · 19g protein · 55 min
vegetariancolorful
Grilled Halibut with Charred Corn Mousseline & Burnt Chili OilIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Halibut with Charred Corn Mousseline & Burnt Chili Oil

Buttery white fish topped with silken corn purée and smoky chile-infused oil

672 cal · 36g protein · 28 min
paleoketohigh-protein
Salade Tiède de Truite Fumée et Betteraves RôtiesIntermediate
Lunch

Salade Tiède de Truite Fumée et Betteraves Rôties

Warm salad of smoked trout, roasted beets, horseradish cream & walnut oil

640 cal · 39g protein · 45 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinomega-3-rich
Grilled Mero with Charred Tomatillo-Serrano Emulsion & Spring VegetablesIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Mero with Charred Tomatillo-Serrano Emulsion & Spring Vegetables

Pan-seared white fish with raw tomatillo oil and young tender greens

743 cal · 45g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Bulgogi-Glazed Barley Bowl with Pickled Peach, Charred Scallion & Gochujang MayoIntermediate
Lunch

Bulgogi-Glazed Barley Bowl with Pickled Peach, Charred Scallion & Gochujang Mayo

Korean grilled beef over chewy barley with sweet-spicy elements

1138 cal · 51g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Insalata di Barbabietola Arrostita con Ricotta Affumicata e Noci di PecanIntermediate
Lunch

Insalata di Barbabietola Arrostita con Ricotta Affumicata e Noci di Pecan

Roasted beet salad with smoked ricotta and candied pecans

654 cal · 21g protein · 60 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-fiber
Tamarind-Black Garlic Snapper with Charred Okra & Jasmine RiceIntermediate
Lunch

Tamarind-Black Garlic Snapper with Charred Okra & Jasmine Rice

Whole fish with deep sweet-sour glaze and crispy vegetable

1177 cal · 51g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Poached Halibut with Saffron Velouté, Crispy Leeks & CaviarIntermediate
Lunch

Poached Halibut with Saffron Velouté, Crispy Leeks & Caviar

Delicate white fish in silken golden sauce with shallot crackle

1191 cal · 92g protein · 30 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Perilla-Leaf Wrapped Halibut with Gochujang EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Perilla-Leaf Wrapped Halibut with Gochujang Emulsion

Delicate white fish in aromatic herb wraps with Korean chili punch

514 cal · 36g protein · 30 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
Spiced Beef & Herb Salad with Mustard VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Spiced Beef & Herb Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Warm beef sirloin on cool greens with Indian spice notes

550 cal · 32g protein · 27 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Lamb Neck Ragu with Rice & Charred TomatoSophisticated
Lunch

Lamb Neck Ragu with Rice & Charred Tomato

Tender lamb, garlicky tomato sauce, jasmine rice

876 cal · 51g protein · 90 min
high-proteinone-pot