IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Tofu Steaks with Charred Broccolini & Brown Butter Lemon
Confident tofu technique meets silky brown butter and bitter greens
480 cal · 32g protein · 35 min
Diet & meal · 41 recipes
Vegan Lunch Recipes
Vegan lunch ideas — fully plant-based recipes — no dairy, no eggs, all flavour. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
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
Charred Corn & Black Bean Tostada Salad with Crispy Avocado Mousse & Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
Autumn harvest meets Mexican comfort
747 cal · 28g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Sage Oil
Silky purée, charred tomato and toasted bread cubes
638 cal · 28g protein · 30 min
Easy
SophisticatedLunch
Grain Bowl
Hearty mixed-grain base with roasted vegetables and tahini dressing
920 cal · 27g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Dutch Oven Bread
Rustic, crusty artisan loaf with an open crumb
194 cal · 6g protein · 840 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pizza Dough
Classic New York-style dough with crispy crust and soft, airy crumb
931 cal · 31g protein · 570 min
EasyLunch
Cauliflower Rice
Finely riced cauliflower, quickly sautéed until tender and fluffy
84 cal · 4g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedLunch
Veggie Burger
Hearty, herb-seasoned patty made from vegetables and grains
356 cal · 12g protein · 45 min
EasyLunch
Black Bean Burger
Hearty veggie patty with a tender, cohesive crumb
217 cal · 9g protein · 27 min
IntermediateLunch
Sourdough Bread
Tangy, chewy artisanal loaf with crispy crust
1274 cal · 41g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Vegetable Soup
Hearty, broth-based soup loaded with fresh vegetables
132 cal · 4g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedLunch
Buddha Bowl
Colorful grain bowl with vegetables, protein, and a drizzle of tahini dressing
491 cal · 18g protein · 55 min
Easy
IntermediateLunch
Black Bean Soup
Silky, deeply seasoned comfort in a bowl
353 cal · 19g protein · 50 min
EasyLunch
Witch's Cauldron Tomato & Harissa Soup with Crispy Croutons
Warming, spiced, and deeply savory
556 cal · 17g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Charred Mango & Black Bean Salad with Crispy Pumpkin Seed Crumble
Bright, smoky, herbaceous, crunchy
690 cal · 34g protein · 22 min
IntermediateLunch
Shiro Wot Stew with Charred Eggplant & Crispy Herb Oil
Ethiopian chickpea flour braise with autumn vegetables
747 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Miso-Glazed Tofu Steak with Charred Shishito Escabeche
Crispy exterior, silken center, pickled pepper punch
643 cal · 24g protein · 38 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Cabbage Slaw with Lentil Cake & Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze
Crispy lentil patty, pickled cabbage slaw, tart-spiced glaze
476 cal · 16g protein · 34 min
IntermediateLunch
Slow-Roasted Beet & Walnut Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage
Earthy roasted vegetables with tangy pomegranate and herbal oil
651 cal · 11g protein · 50 min
EasyLunch
Smoky Eggplant & Pomegranate Salad with Crispy Chickpea Crunch
Charred levantine vegetables with sweet-tart pomegranate jewels
433 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Misir Wot Red Lentil Stew with Soft Egg & Injera
Spiced red lentil braise with poached egg, served on soft sourdough
819 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 34 minutes. The quickest is around 22 minutes and the longest about 58 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here vegan?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a vegan diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 194 and 923 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.
