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Diet & meal · 80 recipes

Vegetarian Lunch Recipes

Vegetarian lunch ideas — meat-free mains, sides and sweets that never feel like a compromise. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Charred Halloumi & Roasted Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy PitaEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Roasted Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Pita

Warm squeaky cheese, golden beetroot & shattered flatbread in a tart vinaigrette

738 cal · 34g protein · 35 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-option
Shiro Wat Pasta with Roasted Beets & Walnut CrumbleEasy
Lunch

Shiro Wat Pasta with Roasted Beets & Walnut Crumble

Creamy chickpea flour sauce coated in nutty pasta

908 cal · 27g protein · 24 min
vegetarianhigh-fiberquick
Orzo Selvatico con Funghi Misti e Tartufo NeroIntermediate
Lunch

Orzo Selvatico con Funghi Misti e Tartufo Nero

Wild black rice orzo pasta with autumn mushroom ragù and shaved black truffle

876 cal · 24g protein · 40 min
vegetarianluxury-ingredient
Beet & Eggplant Sabzi Khorish with Herbed BasmatiSophisticated
Lunch

Beet & Eggplant Sabzi Khorish with Herbed Basmati

Charred eggplant, earthy beet, kidney bean braise, aromatic rice

1095 cal · 28g protein · 55 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-fiber
Charred Eggplant & Halloumi Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Eggplant & Halloumi Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini Dressing

Smoky vegetables, salty cheese, creamy-tart sauce

849 cal · 32g protein · 40 min
vegetariangluten-free40-minute
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive FattoushEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush

Warm breaded halloumi, bitter greens, herbs, crispy pita shards, tart lemon-tahini dressing

827 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-friendly
Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad with Herb OilEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad with Herb Oil

sweet, salty, warm, cool—Mediterranean contradiction

887 cal · 36g protein · 16 min
vegetariangluten-freeunder-20-min
Charred Halloumi & Burnt-Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate & Green Olive TapenadeIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Burnt-Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate & Green Olive Tapenade

Squeaky cheese, torn herbs, shattered pita chips, bright vinaigrette

923 cal · 33g protein · 32 min
vegetariangluten-free-option
Charred Halloumi Salatim with Burnt Lemon Tahini & Charred Spring VegetablesSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Halloumi Salatim with Burnt Lemon Tahini & Charred Spring Vegetables

Squeaky cheese, vibrant vegetable medley, smoky citrus dressing

991 cal · 44g protein · 55 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses DressingEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing

Squeaky fried cheese, crispy pita croutons, tart pomegranate vinaigrette

688 cal · 28g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-protein20-minute
Slow-Roasted Tomato & Preserved Lemon CouscousEasy
Lunch

Slow-Roasted Tomato & Preserved Lemon Couscous

Tender roasted cherry tomatoes with fluffy couscous and feta

734 cal · 20g protein · 25 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable30-minute
Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Fattoush with Toasted Sumac VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Fattoush with Toasted Sumac Vinaigrette

crispy fried cheese, torn bread salad & tangy pomegranate dressing

677 cal · 28g protein · 27 min
vegetarianhigh-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
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
Soba Noodles with Charred Summer Vegetables & PonzuEasy
Lunch

Soba Noodles with Charred Summer Vegetables & Ponzu

Chilled buckwheat noodles, grilled zucchini, snap peas and crispy tofu skin

532 cal · 22g protein · 20 min
vegetariandairy-free20-minute
Charred Halloumi Salad with Burnt Eggplant Purée & Walnut DukkahIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi Salad with Burnt Eggplant Purée & Walnut Dukkah

Warm cheese, smoky baba ghanoush, crunchy herb-spice blend

1105 cal · 44g protein · 40 min
vegetarian40-minute
Gemüsesuppe mit Spätzle & SahneEasy
Lunch

Gemüsesuppe mit Spätzle & Sahne

Summer vegetable broth with tender egg noodles and cream

422 cal · 12g protein · 30 min
vegetariandairy-inclusive
Freekeh Salad with Roasted Beets, Feta & Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Lunch

Freekeh Salad with Roasted Beets, Feta & Pomegranate Molasses

Nutty charred grain, earthy beet, tangy cheese, bright acid

521 cal · 19g protein · 35 min
vegetarianMiddle Easternhigh-fiber
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
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
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
Chiles Rellenos Braise with Charred Tomato Sauce & Melted OaxacaIntermediate
Lunch

Chiles Rellenos Braise with Charred Tomato Sauce & Melted Oaxaca

Poblano stuffed with quesillo, baked in velvety tomato braise

767 cal · 25g protein · 43 min
vegetariangluten-freecomfort-food
Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Lunch

Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses

Crispy salad with warm salty cheese and bright pomegranate punch

809 cal · 34g protein · 18 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Pan-Seared Halloumi & Charred Apricot Salad with Pomegranate MolassesIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halloumi & Charred Apricot Salad with Pomegranate Molasses

squeaky cheese, warm stone fruit, bitter greens, sharp dressing

862 cal · 31g protein · 22 min
vegetarian30-minutegluten-free