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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.

Orzo con Piselli, Fave e Ricotta SalataEasy
Lunch

Orzo con Piselli, Fave e Ricotta Salata

Pearl pasta with spring peas, fava beans, crispy pancetta

763 cal · 28g protein · 25 min
high-proteinspring-vegetable30-minute
Tibs Lamb with Beetroot Fondant, Caraway-Toasted Barley & Roasted Shallot OilSophisticated
Lunch

Tibs Lamb with Beetroot Fondant, Caraway-Toasted Barley & Roasted Shallot Oil

Tender cubed lamb, charred root vegetables, earthy grain, complex spice

1059 cal · 46g protein · 80 min
high-proteingluten-free-grainsophisticated
Grilled Chicken & Summer Peach Salad with Buttermilk-Herb DressingEasy
Lunch

Grilled Chicken & Summer Peach Salad with Buttermilk-Herb Dressing

Charred protein, juicy stone fruit, cool creamy dressing

628 cal · 44g protein · 24 min
high-protein30-minutedairy
Pan-Seared Pork Schnitzel with Warm Potato & Green Bean SaladEasy
Lunch

Pan-Seared Pork Schnitzel with Warm Potato & Green Bean Salad

Crispy, tender, and bright—comfort food done right

859 cal · 49g protein · 27 min
high-proteinquick
Pan-Seared Yellowtail en Papillote with Tropical Fruit Gastrique, Charred Broccolini & Turmeric OilSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Yellowtail en Papillote with Tropical Fruit Gastrique, Charred Broccolini & Turmeric Oil

Pristine raw fish steamed in parchment with caramelized mango-habanero glaze

555 cal · 42g protein · 70 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Cá Nướng Riêu CuaEasy
Lunch

Cá Nướng Riêu Cua

Charred sea bass with tamarind-crab broth and morning glory

548 cal · 55g protein · 30 min
pescatariangluten-freehigh-protein
Cá Chiên Xù với Salad Dưa & Ớt ChuaIntermediate
Lunch

Cá Chiên Xù với Salad Dưa & Ớt Chua

Whole crispy fish with charred cucumber pickles and fermented chili gastrique

4402 cal · 74g protein · 33 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Charred Chickpea & Herb Salad with Crispy Pita & Whipped FetaEasy
Lunch

Charred Chickpea & Herb Salad with Crispy Pita & Whipped Feta

Protein-rich, crunchy, tangy, ready in 20 minutes

698 cal · 27g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-protein20-minute
Charred Cauliflower & Chickpea Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Green Olive OilIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Cauliflower & Chickpea Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Green Olive Oil

Braised vegetables with golden raisins, cumin, and herbed couscous

1211 cal · 30g protein · 43 min
vegangluten-free-optionhigh-fiber
Courgette & Fresh Goat Cheese Omelette with Basil & Roasted TomatoEasy
Lunch

Courgette & Fresh Goat Cheese Omelette with Basil & Roasted Tomato

Light, garden-fresh bistro lunch in 15 minutes

586 cal · 30g protein · 18 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinquick
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Romanesco, Green Olive Tapenade & White Wine VeloutéSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Romanesco, Green Olive Tapenade & White Wine Velouté

Whole fish steamed in parchment with aromatic vegetables and silken sauce

505 cal · 30g protein · 65 min
pescatariangluten-freehigh-protein
Doenjang Clam Broth with Hand-Torn Noodle Ribbons & Summer VegetablesSophisticated
Lunch

Doenjang Clam Broth with Hand-Torn Noodle Ribbons & Summer Vegetables

Fermented soybean depth, tender clams, al dente ribbons, fresh herb finish

830 cal · 35g protein · 75 min
high-proteinumami-forwardgluten-free-adaptable
Charred Halibut with Burnt Shallot-Green Chilli Emulsion, Crispy Chickpea Cake & Mustard Oil MicrogreensSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Halibut with Burnt Shallot-Green Chilli Emulsion, Crispy Chickpea Cake & Mustard Oil Microgreens

Delicate white fish anchored by punchy spiced aromatics and textural contrasts

1296 cal · 100g protein · 50 min
high-proteinpescatariansophisticated
Summer Hamachi Crudo with Crispy Rice, Lime Oil & Pomegranate SeedsSophisticated
Lunch

Summer Hamachi Crudo with Crispy Rice, Lime Oil & Pomegranate Seeds

Paper-thin raw yellowtail with toasted rice, charred lime, crispy capers, pomegranate spheres

459 cal · 11g protein · 40 min
raw-fishgluten-freesushi-grade
Misir Wot Pasta with Roasted Garlic & Walnut OilEasy
Lunch

Misir Wot Pasta with Roasted Garlic & Walnut Oil

Silky red lentil stew tossed with torn flatbread & crumbled feta

792 cal · 33g protein · 35 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Charred Halloumi & Burnt Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate-Tahini DrizzleIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Burnt Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate-Tahini Drizzle

warm salty cheese over herbed greens with smoky citrus dressing

908 cal · 38g protein · 22 min
high-proteinvegetarian30-minute
Seared Halibut with Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate-Tahini GlazeIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Halibut with Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate-Tahini Glaze

Nutty tahini, sweet pomegranate molasses, smoky eggplant

960 cal · 83g protein · 38 min
high-proteinpescatarianintermediate
Cá Nướng Thơm Riêu & Canh ChuaEasy
Lunch

Cá Nướng Thơm Riêu & Canh Chua

Lemongrass & turmeric miso whole branzino with tamarind-sour soup broth

943 cal · 83g protein · 42 min
gluten-freepaleo-friendly
Seared Branzino & Charred Beet Salad with Walnut-Tahini DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Branzino & Charred Beet Salad with Walnut-Tahini Dressing

Crispy-skinned fish over earthy roasted beets, creamy Middle Eastern dressing

906 cal · 49g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-freemediterraneanpaleo
Pan-Seared Branzino & Charred Eggplant Caponata with Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Branzino & Charred Eggplant Caponata with Crispy Sage Oil

Mediterranean branzino, slow-cooked eggplant relish, toasted breadcrumbs, burnt sage & garlic oil

1188 cal · 80g protein · 70 min
whole-fishmediterraneanhigh-protein
Charred Halloumi & Beet Salad with Walnut Dukkah & Pomegranate VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Beet Salad with Walnut Dukkah & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Salty squeaky cheese, earthiness, and herbal crunch in one confident plate

944 cal · 33g protein · 40 min
vegetarianintermediate40-minute
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Summer Corn Silk Velouté & Shiso OilIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Summer Corn Silk Velouté & Shiso Oil

delicate white fish, silky corn foam, aromatic herb condiment

759 cal · 38g protein · 43 min
high-proteinpescatariansummer-seasonal
Pan-Seared Char with Hazelnut Brown Butter, Charred Kohlrabi & Crispy SageSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Char with Hazelnut Brown Butter, Charred Kohlrabi & Crispy Sage

Pristine alpine char topped with nutty, foaming brown butter and surrounded by bitter-sweet charred kohlrabi

843 cal · 37g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Charred Swordfish Steak with Burnt Chili Oil & Roasted Eggplant Caponata, Crispy Sourdough CroutonsSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Swordfish Steak with Burnt Chili Oil & Roasted Eggplant Caponata, Crispy Sourdough Croutons

Meaty white fish, smoky-sweet vegetable medley, herbed oil

1012 cal · 46g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptablerestaurant-quality