IntermediateLunch
Quinoa Salad
fluffy quinoa with fresh vegetables and a zesty vinaigrette
393 cal · 14g protein · 33 min
Diet & meal · 165 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.
Intermediate
IntermediateLunch
Couscous Salad
light couscous with roasted vegetables and a tangy dressing
557 cal · 16g protein · 30 min
Easy
SophisticatedLunch
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Bright, creamy, and deeply satisfying
503 cal · 27g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedLunch
Minestrone
Hearty Italian vegetable and bean soup with pasta
463 cal · 21g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedLunch
Butternut Squash Soup
Silky roasted squash, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness
445 cal · 11g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Potato Leek Soup
Creamy, classic French-inspired comfort in a bowl
431 cal · 11g protein · 50 min
EasyLunch
Pesto Pasta
Fresh basil sauce clinging to tender pasta with garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan
834 cal · 21g protein · 27 min
Intermediate
EasyLunch
One Pot Pasta
Pasta, tomato sauce, and vegetables cooked together in one pan
517 cal · 17g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Creamy Tomato & Lentil Soup
Warm, soothing, and substantial
555 cal · 27g protein · 26 min
EasyLunch
Polenta Risotto with Mushrooms & Thyme
Creamy, earthy, ready in 25 minutes.
825 cal · 23g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedLunch
Roasted Squash & Black Garlic Velouté with Crispy Sage Foam
Creamy, umami-rich, and dramatically plated
693 cal · 6g protein · 65 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
Charred Cabbage Slaw with Lentil Cake & Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze
Crispy lentil patty, pickled cabbage slaw, tart-spiced glaze
476 cal · 16g protein · 34 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Halloumi Salatim with Burnt Lemon Tahini & Charred Spring Vegetables
Squeaky cheese, vibrant vegetable medley, smoky citrus dressing
991 cal · 44g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
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
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad with Herb Oil
sweet, salty, warm, cool—Mediterranean contradiction
887 cal · 36g protein · 16 min
EasyLunch
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush
Warm breaded halloumi, bitter greens, herbs, crispy pita shards, tart lemon-tahini dressing
827 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Eggplant & Halloumi Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini Dressing
Smoky vegetables, salty cheese, creamy-tart sauce
849 cal · 32g 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
SophisticatedLunch
Beet & Eggplant Sabzi Khorish with Herbed Basmati
Charred eggplant, earthy beet, kidney bean braise, aromatic rice
1095 cal · 28g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
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
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 20 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 vegetarian?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a vegetarian 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 356 and 941 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.
