EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon Vinaigrette
Squeaky salty cheese, tender beans, bright citrus dressing
927 cal · 35g protein · 25 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.
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EasyLunch
Charred Carrot & Whipped Feta Salad
roasted carrots, pomegranate, crispy bread with Moroccan spice
486 cal · 18g protein · 24 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Salad with Walnut-Sumac Crumble & Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Earthy, tart, nutty—a confident vegetable sear
778 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Salade de Lentilles Corail avec Betteraves Rôties, Chèvre et Échalotes Confites
Warm lentil salad with roasted beets, creamy chèvre and candied shallots
831 cal · 30g protein · 65 min
EasyLunch
Coconut-Tomato Lentil Soup with Crispy Bread Cubes
Warming dhaba-style dal with toasted naan croutons
1297 cal · 49g protein · 25 min
EasyLunch
Roasted Carrot & Chickpea Tagine Bowls with Lemon Yogurt
Warm spiced bowls of roasted vegetables, tender chickpeas, and herbed yogurt
818 cal · 31g protein · 26 min
EasyLunch
Spiced Butternut Squash & Preserved Lemon Soup with Crispy Sage
Silky-smooth autumn bisque with zingy preserved lemon punch
333 cal · 5g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedLunch
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
SophisticatedLunch
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
EasyLunch
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
EasyLunch
Coconut-Tomato Dal with Charred Spinach & Soft Rice
Creamy red lentils, bright tomato, charred greens
910 cal · 27g protein · 32 min
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Misir Wat with Crispy Kale & Slow-Cooked Egg
Ethiopian red lentil stew with tender greens and a jammy-yolked egg
668 cal · 33g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Creamy Tomato & White Bean Pasta
pappardelle with cannellini, fresh basil & crème fraîche
895 cal · 40g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedLunch
Shiro Crust Mushroom Carpaccio with Green Goddess Oil & Crispy Teff Crackers
Roasted garlic purée, pomegranate arils, sorrel microgreens
727 cal · 19g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Roasted Eggplant & Pomegranate Caponata Rigatoni
Whole-grain pasta with charred vegetables, pomegranate molasses and torn ricotta salata
956 cal · 26g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedLunch
Tourte aux Épinards, Chèvre et Pignons de Pin
Spinach, goat cheese & toasted pine nut phyllo galette with burnt honey glaze
1076 cal · 33g protein · 55 min
EasyLunch
Spaghetti with Fresh Corn, Zucchini & Mint Agrodolce
Light, bright, charred, summery
775 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Olive Salad
Warm cheese, charred tomatoes, herbs and crispy sourdough croutons
700 cal · 30g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
salty-squeaky cheese, caramelized fruit, pomegranate pop
718 cal · 35g protein · 22 min
EasyLunch
Roasted Carrot & Chickpea Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing
Warm, creamy, deeply spiced—one sheet pan, 20 minutes.
780 cal · 65g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
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
EasyLunch
Charred Chickpea Salad with Preserved Lemon, Mint & Crispy Garlic Oil
Hearty, bright, Moroccan-market essential
355 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad with Pomegranate
Salty-sweet, charred, refreshing—summer's perfect tension
738 cal · 32g protein · 18 min
EasyLunch
Turkish Tomato & Bulgur Salad with Grilled Halloumi
Kofte-spiced bulgur meets charred cheese and fresh herbs
810 cal · 32g protein · 22 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.
