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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.

Grilled California Spot Prawn & Charred Corn Succotash with Lime Beurre Blanc & Micro ShisoSophisticated
Lunch

Grilled California Spot Prawn & Charred Corn Succotash with Lime Beurre Blanc & Micro Shiso

Sweet, briny prawns over a summer harvest of corn, beans and charred poblano

853 cal · 80g protein · 60 min
shellfishgluten-freeseasonal
Green Curry Mussels with Charred Snap Peas & Jasmine RiceIntermediate
Lunch

Green Curry Mussels with Charred Snap Peas & Jasmine Rice

Briny mussels in aromatic green curry broth with tender vegetables

780 cal · 27g protein · 30 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Grilled Halibut with Summer Corn Salad & Lemon OilEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halibut with Summer Corn Salad & Lemon Oil

White fish, charred corn, heirloom tomatoes, basil, crispy capers

548 cal · 38g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Handkerchief Pasta with Charred Broccoli, Anchovy & Brown Butter BreadcrumbsIntermediate
Lunch

Handkerchief Pasta with Charred Broccoli, Anchovy & Brown Butter Breadcrumbs

Delicate pasta, bold umami, nutty finish

1182 cal · 42g protein · 32 min
high-protein35-minute
Poisson Cru en Assiette: Raw Summer Fish with Citrus Emulsion, Compressed Cucumber & Radish MicrogreensSophisticated
Lunch

Poisson Cru en Assiette: Raw Summer Fish with Citrus Emulsion, Compressed Cucumber & Radish Microgreens

Pristine raw fish cured in olive oil and sherry, with silken lemon emulsion

762 cal · 25g protein · 20 min
high-proteinrawelegantlow-carb
Seared Tuna Carpaccio with Charred Radicchio, Burnt Orange & Black GarlicIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Tuna Carpaccio with Charred Radicchio, Burnt Orange & Black Garlic

Raw, seared, charred—three textural plays on one plate

657 cal · 37g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionraw-seared
Charred Red Snapper & Avocado Salad with Citrus-Hazelnut DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Red Snapper & Avocado Salad with Citrus-Hazelnut Dressing

Pan-seared snapper fillet atop mixed greens, ripe avocado, and crispy breadcrumb croutons

893 cal · 48g protein · 30 min
intermediate-technique30-minutehigh-protein
Chilhuacle & Cuttlefish Crudo Tostada with Avocado Mousse & Crispy Garlic OilSophisticated
Lunch

Chilhuacle & Cuttlefish Crudo Tostada with Avocado Mousse & Crispy Garlic Oil

Raw cuttlefish on chile-rubbed crispy tortilla, silken avocado, burnt garlic

1005 cal · 26g protein · 55 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinlow-carb
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

salty-squeaky cheese, caramelized fruit, pomegranate pop

718 cal · 35g protein · 22 min
vegetarianhigh-proteincalcium-rich
Bún Tôm Nướng Thơm Lá Và Dưa LeoEasy
Lunch

Bún Tôm Nướng Thơm Lá Và Dưa Leo

Chilled vermicelli with charred shrimp, herbs, cucumber and peanut drizzle

645 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
high-proteinunder-30-mingluten-free
Moqueca-Crusted Snapper with Charred Okra, Coconut Broth & Cilantro OilSophisticated
Lunch

Moqueca-Crusted Snapper with Charred Okra, Coconut Broth & Cilantro Oil

Pan-seared fish with bold Brazilian spice crust, silky coconut sauce, and crispy vegetable garnish

692 cal · 40g protein · 60 min
paleogluten-freepescatarian
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Charred Scotch Bonnet VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Charred Scotch Bonnet Vinaigrette

Tender tentacles, tart mango, and tongue-tingling Caribbean heat

392 cal · 35g protein · 60 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Lubina Cruda con Espuma de Azafrán y Cítricos QuemadosSophisticated
Lunch

Lubina Cruda con Espuma de Azafrán y Cítricos Quemados

Branzino crudo with saffron-Manzanilla foam, charred citrus segments & crispy bread tuile

800 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Ginger-Black Garlic Emulsion, Charred Okra & Lime OilSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Ginger-Black Garlic Emulsion, Charred Okra & Lime Oil

Japanese-influenced raw-edge fish, fermented umami sauce, charred vegetable

633 cal · 44g protein · 60 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlyumami-rich
Soy-Glazed Mackerel with Charred Daikon Radish & Miso Butter SauceIntermediate
Lunch

Soy-Glazed Mackerel with Charred Daikon Radish & Miso Butter Sauce

Oily fish seared until crisp, served with caramelized daikon

535 cal · 40g protein · 33 min
high-proteinomega-3gluten-free
Charred Branzino & Green Olive Tabbouleh with Burnt Lemon TahiniIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Branzino & Green Olive Tabbouleh with Burnt Lemon Tahini

Pan-seared Mediterranean sea bass over herb-studded bulgur salad

1035 cal · 77g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptablepaleo-friendly
Ceviche-Style Mahi-Mahi with Cancha Corn & Purple PotatoEasy
Lunch

Ceviche-Style Mahi-Mahi with Cancha Corn & Purple Potato

Raw white fish cured in fresh lime, roasted corn kernels, crispy toasted corn kernels, and waxy purple potato

499 cal · 26g protein · 22 min
high-proteinseafood20-minute
Loup de Mer en Croûte de Sel avec Fenouil Braisé et Beurre de Citron ConfitSophisticated
Lunch

Loup de Mer en Croûte de Sel avec Fenouil Braisé et Beurre de Citron Confit

Whole sea bass baked in salt crust with braised fennel and preserved lemon butter

772 cal · 76g protein · 90 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Gazpacho Blanco with Jamón Crisps & Crispy Garlic OilEasy
Lunch

Gazpacho Blanco with Jamón Crisps & Crispy Garlic Oil

Iced Spanish almond soup, silky and refreshing

1016 cal · 14g protein · 14 min
gluten-freedairy-free20-minute
Camarones al Ajillo en Escabeche Caliente con Calabacín AsadoIntermediate
Lunch

Camarones al Ajillo en Escabeche Caliente con Calabacín Asado

Garlic-poached shrimp in spiced vinegar, charred zucchini, crunchy toast

557 cal · 53g protein · 32 min
seafoodhigh-proteinintermediate
Charred Lamb Loin with Burnt Garlic Jus, Cracked Wheat & Pomegranate Molasses GlazeSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Lamb Loin with Burnt Garlic Jus, Cracked Wheat & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze

Tender pink lamb with nutty grain, glossy reduction & pomegranate brightness

1171 cal · 29g protein · 70 min
high-proteingluten-free-grains
Green Curry Shrimp with Jasmine Rice & Snap PeasEasy
Lunch

Green Curry Shrimp with Jasmine Rice & Snap Peas

Tender shrimp, verdant coconut-curry sauce, crisp vegetables

675 cal · 52g protein · 20 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon Vinaigrette

Squeaky salty cheese, tender beans, bright citrus dressing

927 cal · 35g protein · 25 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-freeeasy
Causa Limeña Rellena de Atún y AguacateIntermediate
Lunch

Causa Limeña Rellena de Atún y Aguacate

Layered potato terrine with tuna salad and avocado mousse, cilantro oil

788 cal · 35g protein · 38 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant