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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.

Bún Chả Tôm—Grilled Shrimp & Charred Herb-Scallion Paste over Rice Vermicelli with Caramelized Pork JowlSophisticated
Lunch

Bún Chả Tôm—Grilled Shrimp & Charred Herb-Scallion Paste over Rice Vermicelli with Caramelized Pork Jowl

Hanoi's legendary grilled shrimp noodle bowl reimagined with meticulous technique and house-made nuốc cấm

1066 cal · 63g protein · 75 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionsophisticated
Cumin-Spiced Lentil Dal with Charred Tomato & Crispy OnionEasy
Lunch

Cumin-Spiced Lentil Dal with Charred Tomato & Crispy Onion

Silky red lentil dal topped with fried shallots and halved tomatoes

644 cal · 27g protein · 28 min
veganhigh-proteingluten-free
Peixe à Brasileira com Mandioca Frita e Maionese de AlhoEasy
Lunch

Peixe à Brasileira com Mandioca Frita e Maionese de Alho

Pan-seared white fish with crispy cassava fries and garlic mayo

824 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
high-proteinseafood30-minute
Peixe na Folha de Bananeira with Charred Lime & Black Garlic JusIntermediate
Lunch

Peixe na Folha de Bananeira with Charred Lime & Black Garlic Jus

Whole fish steamed en papillote in banana leaf with umami-rich pan sauce.

669 cal · 71g protein · 40 min
whole30paleo-friendly
Moqueca de Peixe com Mandioca Frita e Salada de MelanciaIntermediate
Lunch

Moqueca de Peixe com Mandioca Frita e Salada de Melancia

Bahian fish stew with coconut-lime broth, cassava fries & watermelon-red onion salad

5040 cal · 23g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-freeintermediate
Rouget & Sauce Vierge with Celeriac Purée & Crispy SalsifySophisticated
Lunch

Rouget & Sauce Vierge with Celeriac Purée & Crispy Salsify

Delicate red mullet, bright tomato oil, silken celeriac, bitter-sweet roots

2631 cal · 18g protein · 60 min
pescatarianhigh-proteinelegant
Brandade de Morue Tiède with Charred Beet Chips & Hazelnut OilIntermediate
Lunch

Brandade de Morue Tiède with Charred Beet Chips & Hazelnut Oil

Silken salt cod brandade, warm, topped with roasted garlic & crispy sage

1003 cal · 69g protein · 40 min
seafoodgluten-free
Grilled Branzino & Spring Pea SaladEasy
Lunch

Grilled Branzino & Spring Pea Salad

Pan-seared white fish with charred lemon, fresh peas, and basil oil

578 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Nilaga Royale: Braised Beef Cheek & Root Vegetable Consommé with Crispy Bone Marrow CroutonSophisticated
Lunch

Nilaga Royale: Braised Beef Cheek & Root Vegetable Consommé with Crispy Bone Marrow Crouton

Filipino comfort elevated to haute cuisine—clear, rich, architectural

456 cal · 49g protein · 210 min
high-proteinsophisticatedadvanced
Blackened Snapper with Lime Bean Purée & Charred OkraEasy
Lunch

Blackened Snapper with Lime Bean Purée & Charred Okra

Pan-seared red snapper crusted in warming spice, served over creamy butter beans and crispy okra

560 cal · 49g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-free25-minute
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Tahini-Pomegranate Glaze & Crispy Breadcrumb DukkahIntermediate
Lunch

Whole Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Tahini-Pomegranate Glaze & Crispy Breadcrumb Dukkah

Inch-thick cauliflower slab, charred & tender, coated in tart-sweet glaze and nutty spice crust

813 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
vegetarianhigh-fiberunder-45-min
Roasted Carrot & Chickpea Salad with Cumin-Lime DressingEasy
Lunch

Roasted Carrot & Chickpea Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing

Warm, creamy, deeply spiced—one sheet pan, 20 minutes.

780 cal · 65g protein · 28 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-fiber
Scotch Bonnet Ceviche of Grouper with Charred Coconut Foam, Crispy Cassava & Cilantro OilSophisticated
Lunch

Scotch Bonnet Ceviche of Grouper with Charred Coconut Foam, Crispy Cassava & Cilantro Oil

Spicy-bright raw grouper with tropical heat, delicate coconut air, and roots crunch

2782 cal · 35g protein · 45 min
gluten-freepescatariansophisticated
Green Papaya Salad with Grilled ShrimpEasy
Lunch

Green Papaya Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Tart, spicy, crunchy, alive

386 cal · 23g protein · 18 min
dairy-freegluten-freehigh-protein
Grilled Halloumi & Olive SaladEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Olive Salad

Warm cheese, charred tomatoes, herbs and crispy sourdough croutons

700 cal · 30g protein · 20 min
vegetarian20-minutegluten-free-adaptable
Charred Seppia & White Bean Salad with Roasted Garlic Oil & Crispy BreadcrumbEasy
Lunch

Charred Seppia & White Bean Salad with Roasted Garlic Oil & Crispy Breadcrumb

Tender squid, creamy beans, burnt garlic fire

590 cal · 35g protein · 22 min
high-proteinmediterraneangluten-optional
Charred Chickpea Salad with Preserved Lemon, Mint & Crispy Garlic OilEasy
Lunch

Charred Chickpea Salad with Preserved Lemon, Mint & Crispy Garlic Oil

Hearty, bright, Moroccan-market essential

355 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
veganhigh-fiberbeginner-friendly
Tonnetto al Forno with Charred Radicchio, Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses GastriqueIntermediate
Lunch

Tonnetto al Forno with Charred Radicchio, Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses Gastrique

Herb-crusted seared yellowtail with bitter greens, crispy breadcrumbs and sweet-sour gastrique

951 cal · 52g protein · 35 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free
Charred Red Snapper en Papillote with Christophene, Cilantro Root & Mace BrothSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Red Snapper en Papillote with Christophene, Cilantro Root & Mace Broth

Island fish steamed in parchment with aromatic broth

1070 cal · 189g protein · 55 min
whole-fishen-papilloteisland-cuisine
Charred Summer Vegetable & Uni Chirashi with Dashi Gelee & Crispy Rice Cake BaseSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Summer Vegetable & Uni Chirashi with Dashi Gelee & Crispy Rice Cake Base

A refined scattered-sushi composition with bursts of umami and textural contrast built on a crispy, chewy foundation

841 cal · 22g protein · 75 min
pescatariangluten-free-option
Coconut-Tomato Lentil Soup with Crispy Bread CubesEasy
Lunch

Coconut-Tomato Lentil Soup with Crispy Bread Cubes

Warming dhaba-style dal with toasted naan croutons

1297 cal · 49g protein · 25 min
vegetarianhigh-fiberone-pot25-minute
Tagliatelle alle Castagne with Roasted Mushroom, Thyme & Chestnut CreamSophisticated
Lunch

Tagliatelle alle Castagne with Roasted Mushroom, Thyme & Chestnut Cream

Chestnut-infused pasta ribbons in an earthy, refined mushroom ragù

1160 cal · 30g protein · 80 min
vegetariangourmet-lunchseasonal
Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Tomato, Green Olive & Harissa ButterEasy
Lunch

Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Tomato, Green Olive & Harissa Butter

briny, spiced, impossibly simple

568 cal · 33g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Freekeh, Pomegranate & Sumac VinaigretteSophisticated
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Freekeh, Pomegranate & Sumac Vinaigrette

Smoky cheese and caramelized stone fruit with nutty grain and tart pomegranate

1188 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
vegetariangluten-free-optionhigh-protein