Lunch Ideas

Lunch recipes for real life — quick, satisfying, and built from normal grocery staples.

176 recipes

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel

10 min · 48g protein · $3.20/serv

Tuna Avocado Salad Bowl

Tuna Avocado Salad Bowl

10 min · 35g protein · $2.20/serv

Smoked Turkey and Cranberry

Smoked Turkey and Cranberry

10 min · 32g protein · $3.30/serv

Turkey Avocado Wrap

Turkey Avocado Wrap

10 min · 30g protein · $3.00/serv

Cottage Cheese Bowl

Cottage Cheese Bowl

10 min · 28g protein · $2.20/serv

PB and Cheddar Apple Sandwich

PB and Cheddar Apple Sandwich

10 min · 28g protein · $1.40/serv

Roast Beef Horseradish Sandwich

Roast Beef Horseradish Sandwich

10 min · 28g protein · $1.90/serv

Roast Beef and Cheddar Wrap

Roast Beef and Cheddar Wrap

10 min · 26g protein · $1.70/serv

Mediterranean Tuna Salad Pita

Mediterranean Tuna Salad Pita

15 min · 38g protein · $1.60/serv

Roast Beef and Cheddar

Roast Beef and Cheddar

15 min · 38g protein · $3.40/serv

Tuna Salad with Chickpeas

Tuna Salad with Chickpeas

15 min · 38g protein · $2.80/serv

Classic Ham and Swiss

Classic Ham and Swiss

10 min · 24g protein · $1.90/serv

Hot Pastrami Sandwich

Hot Pastrami Sandwich

15 min · 36g protein · $4.00/serv

Roast Beef and Horseradish Sandwich

Roast Beef and Horseradish Sandwich

15 min · 34g protein · $3.80/serv

Honey Ham and Cheddar Sandwich

Honey Ham and Cheddar Sandwich

10 min · 22g protein · $1.30/serv

Pastrami on Rye

Pastrami on Rye

20 min · 44g protein · $3.70/serv

Spicy Genoa Salami Sandwich

Spicy Genoa Salami Sandwich

10 min · 22g protein · $3.00/serv

Tuna Cracker Plate

Tuna Cracker Plate

10 min · 22g protein · $1.00/serv

Pepperoni and Provolone Sandwich

Pepperoni and Provolone Sandwich

12 min · 26g protein · $2.90/serv

Turkey Apple Brie

Turkey Apple Brie

12 min · 26g protein · $2.70/serv

Deli Roast Beef Salad

Deli Roast Beef Salad

15 min · 32g protein · $2.60/serv

Salmon Salad Sandwich

Salmon Salad Sandwich

15 min · 32g protein · $3.20/serv

Smoked Turkey and Swiss Club

Smoked Turkey and Swiss Club

15 min · 32g protein · $2.00/serv

Turkey Melt

Turkey Melt

15 min · 32g protein · $2.20/serv

White Bean Tuna Salad

White Bean Tuna Salad

15 min · 32g protein · $1.80/serv

Spicy Chicken Wrap

Spicy Chicken Wrap

20 min · 42g protein · $2.60/serv

Beef and Blue Cheese

Beef and Blue Cheese

20 min · 40g protein · $3.60/serv

Corned Beef Reuben

Corned Beef Reuben

20 min · 40g protein · $3.50/serv

Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

20 min · 40g protein · $2.40/serv

Peanut Butter and Berry Wrap

Peanut Butter and Berry Wrap

10 min · 20g protein · $1.20/serv

Roasted Turkey and Pesto Sandwich

Roasted Turkey and Pesto Sandwich

15 min · 30g protein · $3.40/serv

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel

10 min · 20g protein · $2.80/serv

Philly Chicken Sandwich

Philly Chicken Sandwich

25 min · 48g protein · $3.10/serv

Turkey and Cranberry Salad

Turkey and Cranberry Salad

20 min · 38g protein · $2.80/serv

Classic Italian Sub

Classic Italian Sub

15 min · 28g protein · $3.40/serv

Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich

Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich

15 min · 28g protein · $1.80/serv

Smoked Salmon Salad

Smoked Salmon Salad

15 min · 28g protein · $3.40/serv

Turkey and Cranberry Panini

Turkey and Cranberry Panini

15 min · 28g protein · $3.20/serv

Swiss and Ham Grilled Cheese

Swiss and Ham Grilled Cheese

12 min · 22g protein · $2.60/serv

Ham Roll-Ups

Ham Roll-Ups

10 min · 18g protein · $1.30/serv

Peanut Butter Honey Apple Sandwich

Peanut Butter Honey Apple Sandwich

10 min · 18g protein · $0.80/serv

Steak and Arugula Sandwich

Steak and Arugula Sandwich

25 min · 44g protein · $3.80/serv

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Tuna Salad Sandwich

15 min · 26g protein · $2.00/serv

Chicken Salad Club

Chicken Salad Club

25 min · 42g protein · $3.10/serv

Gyro Style Chicken Wraps

Gyro Style Chicken Wraps

25 min · 42g protein · $2.50/serv

Apple Glazed Pork and Quinoa

Apple Glazed Pork and Quinoa

24 min · 40g protein · $2.80/serv

Provolone and Ham Grilled Cheese

Provolone and Ham Grilled Cheese

12 min · 20g protein · $2.50/serv

Spicy Salami and Pepper Jack

Spicy Salami and Pepper Jack

12 min · 20g protein · $2.80/serv

Turkey Taco Rice Bowl

Turkey Taco Rice Bowl

22 min · 36g protein · $2.10/serv

Chicken Bacon Ranch Melt

Chicken Bacon Ranch Melt

25 min · 40g protein · $2.90/serv

Chicken Salad Croissant

Chicken Salad Croissant

20 min · 32g protein · $3.00/serv

Peanut Butter and Banana Wrap

Peanut Butter and Banana Wrap

10 min · 16g protein · $0.60/serv

Pepperoni and Mozzarella Panini

Pepperoni and Mozzarella Panini

15 min · 24g protein · $2.80/serv

Sardine Toast with Tomatoes

Sardine Toast with Tomatoes

15 min · 24g protein · $1.30/serv

Shrimp Salad Plate

Shrimp Salad Plate

15 min · 24g protein · $2.50/serv

Shrimp Salad Sandwich

Shrimp Salad Sandwich

15 min · 24g protein · $3.40/serv

Shrimp and Arugula Salad

Shrimp and Arugula Salad

20 min · 32g protein · $3.20/serv

Smoky Chicken and Bean Grain Bowl

Smoky Chicken and Bean Grain Bowl

28 min · 44g protein · $2.30/serv

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

25 min · 38g protein · $2.80/serv

Chicken Pesto Panini

Chicken Pesto Panini

25 min · 38g protein · $2.80/serv

Crispy Bacon BLT

Crispy Bacon BLT

15 min · 22g protein · $2.40/serv

Buffalo Chicken Melt

Buffalo Chicken Melt

25 min · 36g protein · $2.50/serv

Spicy Beef and Bean Quinoa

Spicy Beef and Bean Quinoa

25 min · 36g protein · $2.20/serv

Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese

Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese

12 min · 17g protein · $2.80/serv

Bacon Egg Salad

Bacon Egg Salad

20 min · 28g protein · $2.00/serv

Bacon and Egg Salad

Bacon and Egg Salad

20 min · 28g protein · $2.50/serv

Bacon and Egg Salad Club

Bacon and Egg Salad Club

20 min · 28g protein · $2.40/serv

Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

10 min · 14g protein · $1.20/serv

Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad

30 min · 42g protein · $2.60/serv

Italian Deli Sandwich

Italian Deli Sandwich

20 min · 28g protein · $3.20/serv

Mozzarella and Pesto Sandwich

Mozzarella and Pesto Sandwich

10 min · 14g protein · $1.60/serv

Thai Basil Chicken Salad

Thai Basil Chicken Salad

25 min · 35g protein · $2.40/serv

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Monte Cristo Sandwich

25 min · 34g protein · $2.60/serv

Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese

15 min · 20g protein · $2.50/serv

Bacon Cheddar Sandwich

Bacon Cheddar Sandwich

15 min · 20g protein · $1.80/serv

Caprese Grilled Cheese

Caprese Grilled Cheese

12 min · 16g protein · $2.20/serv

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Chicken Salad Sandwich

25 min · 33g protein · $2.10/serv

Bacon Tomato Grilled Cheese

Bacon Tomato Grilled Cheese

14 min · 18g protein · $2.30/serv

Classic Cobb Salad

Classic Cobb Salad

25 min · 32g protein · $3.60/serv

Southwest Quinoa Bowl

Southwest Quinoa Bowl

30 min · 38g protein · $2.30/serv

Crispy Chicken Skin Rice Bowl

Crispy Chicken Skin Rice Bowl

35 min · 44g protein · $2.50/serv

Grilled Cheese with Pesto Mayo

Grilled Cheese with Pesto Mayo

12 min · 15g protein · $2.10/serv

Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese

Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese

12 min · 15g protein · $2.00/serv

Bacon Avocado Melt

Bacon Avocado Melt

20 min · 24g protein · $2.90/serv

Classic Cheese Quesadilla

Classic Cheese Quesadilla

10 min · 12g protein · $1.20/serv

Denver Sandwich

Denver Sandwich

20 min · 24g protein · $2.20/serv

Grown-Up Peanut Butter Bacon Sandwich

Grown-Up Peanut Butter Bacon Sandwich

15 min · 18g protein · $2.20/serv

Hummus Veggie Wrap

Hummus Veggie Wrap

10 min · 12g protein · $1.80/serv

Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella Wrap

Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella Wrap

10 min · 12g protein · $2.50/serv

Steak and Roasted Vegetable Bowl

Steak and Roasted Vegetable Bowl

35 min · 42g protein · $3.80/serv

Avocado Toast with Egg

Avocado Toast with Egg

12 min · 14g protein · $1.50/serv

Grilled Cheese with Bacon Bits

Grilled Cheese with Bacon Bits

12 min · 14g protein · $1.40/serv

Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese

14 min · 16g protein · $2.30/serv

Steak and Potato Salad

Steak and Potato Salad

40 min · 45g protein · $3.20/serv

Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Sloppy Joe Sandwich

20 min · 22g protein · $1.60/serv

Southwest Chicken Bowl

Southwest Chicken Bowl

35 min · 38g protein · $2.80/serv

Tomato Mozzarella Panini

Tomato Mozzarella Panini

12 min · 13g protein · $1.50/serv

Black Bean and Cheese Quesadilla

Black Bean and Cheese Quesadilla

15 min · 16g protein · $1.50/serv

Caprese Panini

Caprese Panini

15 min · 16g protein · $2.40/serv

Caprese Panini with Basil Aioli

Caprese Panini with Basil Aioli

15 min · 16g protein · $2.60/serv

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

15 min · 16g protein · $1.50/serv

Orzo Shrimp Salad

Orzo Shrimp Salad

30 min · 32g protein · $2.80/serv

Pizza Bagels

Pizza Bagels

15 min · 16g protein · $1.40/serv

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

20 min · 21g protein · $1.90/serv

Meatball Sub

Meatball Sub

35 min · 36g protein · $2.50/serv

Caprese Flatbread

Caprese Flatbread

12 min · 12g protein · $1.70/serv

Loaded Avocado Toast

Loaded Avocado Toast

12 min · 12g protein · $1.20/serv

Pepperoni and Mozzarella Focaccia

Pepperoni and Mozzarella Focaccia

18 min · 18g protein · $1.80/serv

Grilled Octopus Salad

Grilled Octopus Salad

40 min · 38g protein · $3.60/serv

Greek Chickpea Salad

Greek Chickpea Salad

15 min · 14g protein · $1.80/serv

Greek Chickpea Salad Wrap

Greek Chickpea Salad Wrap

15 min · 14g protein · $1.80/serv

Hard Boiled Egg Salad Sandwich

Hard Boiled Egg Salad Sandwich

15 min · 14g protein · $1.30/serv

Mediterranean Bean Salad

Mediterranean Bean Salad

15 min · 14g protein · $1.10/serv

Quick Chicken Tortilla Soup

Quick Chicken Tortilla Soup

30 min · 28g protein · $2.40/serv

Spinach Feta Pita Pocket

Spinach Feta Pita Pocket

12 min · 11g protein · $1.10/serv

Italian Sausage Risotto Bowl

Italian Sausage Risotto Bowl

35 min · 32g protein · $3.10/serv

Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich

Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich

35 min · 32g protein · $2.50/serv

Hummus and Veggie Pita

Hummus and Veggie Pita

10 min · 9g protein · $0.90/serv

Pasta Salad with Pepperoni

Pasta Salad with Pepperoni

20 min · 18g protein · $2.20/serv

Creamy Tomato Soup with Shrimp

Creamy Tomato Soup with Shrimp

25 min · 22g protein · $3.80/serv

Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Soup

Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Soup

35 min · 30g protein · $2.70/serv

Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Wrap

Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Wrap

12 min · 10g protein · $1.20/serv

Caprese Chopped Salad

Caprese Chopped Salad

15 min · 12g protein · $2.80/serv

Classic BLT

Classic BLT

15 min · 12g protein · $2.50/serv

Hummus Vegetable Wrap

Hummus Vegetable Wrap

10 min · 8g protein · $1.40/serv

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

15 min · 12g protein · $2.30/serv

Mushroom Swiss Melt

Mushroom Swiss Melt

25 min · 20g protein · $2.00/serv

Spinach Artichoke Melt

Spinach Artichoke Melt

25 min · 20g protein · $2.40/serv

Veggie and Hummus Wrap

Veggie and Hummus Wrap

10 min · 8g protein · $2.00/serv

Crispy Bacon Lettuce Tomato Avocado

Crispy Bacon Lettuce Tomato Avocado

18 min · 14g protein · $3.00/serv

Beef and Mushroom Barley Bowl

Beef and Mushroom Barley Bowl

50 min · 38g protein · $2.60/serv

Pulled Pork Slider Trio

Pulled Pork Slider Trio

35 min · 26g protein · $2.10/serv

Spinach Walnut Salad

Spinach Walnut Salad

15 min · 11g protein · $2.00/serv

Turkey Noodle Soup

Turkey Noodle Soup

35 min · 25g protein · $1.60/serv

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

40 min · 28g protein · $2.30/serv

Portobello Mushroom Burger

Portobello Mushroom Burger

20 min · 14g protein · $2.20/serv

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta

20 min · 14g protein · $1.80/serv

Crispy Bean Tostada Platter

Crispy Bean Tostada Platter

18 min · 12g protein · $1.30/serv

Peanut Noodle Lunch Bowl

Peanut Noodle Lunch Bowl

20 min · 13g protein · $1.50/serv

Spicy Black Bean Tacos

Spicy Black Bean Tacos

18 min · 11g protein · $1.00/serv

Classic Wedge Salad

Classic Wedge Salad

20 min · 12g protein · $2.20/serv

Cucumber Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches

Cucumber Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches

10 min · 6g protein · $0.80/serv

Grilled Veggie and Feta Wrap

Grilled Veggie and Feta Wrap

20 min · 12g protein · $2.10/serv

Rainbow Pasta Salad

Rainbow Pasta Salad

25 min · 14g protein · $1.20/serv

White Bean Pasta Salad

White Bean Pasta Salad

25 min · 14g protein · $1.50/serv

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black Bean and Corn Salad

20 min · 11g protein · $1.40/serv

Crispy Chickpea Sandwich

Crispy Chickpea Sandwich

28 min · 15g protein · $1.70/serv

Quinoa Power Lunch Bowl

Quinoa Power Lunch Bowl

35 min · 18g protein · $2.00/serv

Roasted Veggie Panini

Roasted Veggie Panini

35 min · 18g protein · $2.10/serv

Greek Lentil Salad

Greek Lentil Salad

30 min · 15g protein · $1.40/serv

Mediterranean Hummus Bowls

Mediterranean Hummus Bowls

30 min · 15g protein · $1.80/serv

Chickpea Tabbouleh

Chickpea Tabbouleh

25 min · 12g protein · $1.20/serv

Falafel Wrap with Tahini

Falafel Wrap with Tahini

30 min · 14g protein · $1.40/serv

Mediterranean Falafel Pita

Mediterranean Falafel Pita

30 min · 14g protein · $2.20/serv

Roasted Vegetable Wrap

Roasted Vegetable Wrap

30 min · 14g protein · $1.50/serv

Buffalo Chickpea Wrap

Buffalo Chickpea Wrap

28 min · 13g protein · $1.60/serv

Falafel Salad Bowl

Falafel Salad Bowl

35 min · 16g protein · $1.90/serv

Hearty Black Bean Soup

Hearty Black Bean Soup

35 min · 15g protein · $1.00/serv

Couscous Veggie Salad

Couscous Veggie Salad

22 min · 9g protein · $1.40/serv

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

35 min · 14g protein · $1.90/serv

Falafel Wrap

Falafel Wrap

30 min · 12g protein · $2.20/serv

Lentil and Beet Salad

Lentil and Beet Salad

40 min · 16g protein · $2.40/serv

Lentil and Chard Soup

Lentil and Chard Soup

40 min · 16g protein · $1.30/serv

Loaded Potato Soup with Bacon

Loaded Potato Soup with Bacon

45 min · 18g protein · $2.50/serv

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Pulled Pork Sandwich

90 min · 36g protein · $2.80/serv

Quinoa Power Salad

Quinoa Power Salad

35 min · 14g protein · $2.00/serv

Roasted Chickpea and Quinoa Wrap

Roasted Chickpea and Quinoa Wrap

35 min · 14g protein · $2.10/serv

Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Combo

Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Combo

50 min · 18g protein · $3.00/serv

Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions

Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions

45 min · 16g protein · $2.40/serv

Corn and Cheese Quesadilla Soup

Corn and Cheese Quesadilla Soup

35 min · 12g protein · $2.10/serv

Barley and Mushroom Salad

Barley and Mushroom Salad

35 min · 11g protein · $1.40/serv

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

20 min · 6g protein · $1.20/serv

Minestrone Soup with Pasta

Minestrone Soup with Pasta

45 min · 12g protein · $2.00/serv

Italian Minestrone Soup

Italian Minestrone Soup

40 min · 10g protein · $1.30/serv

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

40 min · 6g protein · $2.20/serv

Tomato Soup from Scratch

Tomato Soup from Scratch

40 min · 6g protein · $1.80/serv

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