Mix up your lunch routine with one of these Fantastic Healthy Lunch Recipes! From burgers to salads to soups, these easy meals will keep you nourished all afternoon.
It’s so darn important to have a stash of satisfying meals on hand during the week. We say no to sad desk salads! Looking for some dinner inspiration? Check out some Healthy Vegetarian Meal Plans here!
Vegan Lasagna Soup
Victoryia said, “Deeeelish! It’s hearty and filling. Tastes almost like cozy unhealthy comfort food but has a buncha nutritious veggies. So happy I made it! Thank you!”
Roasted Potato, Mushroom, and Lentil Kale Salad
Hannah said: “Yeah, I loved this meal! I had to stop myself from eating the whole freaking thing so my husband could have some dinner when he got home.”
Mango, Wheat Berry, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Paige said, “This salad is everything! Seriously delish! My husband already requested it again this week. Thanks for making me seem like a better cook!”
Brussels Sprout Kale Caesar Salad with Rosemary Croutons
Becca said, “This recipe is FAB! Love the flavor of the dressing. We are not vegan, so we added some grilled chicken to it and instead of croutons, roasted chickpeas with rosemary…very tasty! Can’t wait to make it again!”
Israeli Power Salad with Za’atar Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Hannah said, “This was an amazing work lunch! Kept super well all week in the fridge– even after tossing with dressing on day one. Will def make again. Thanks!”
Crunchy Thai Salad with Creamy “Peanut” Dressing
D Commented: “Soooo crunchy, delish & filling!”
Golden Lentil Soup
Adele said, “I made this last night and it was incredible. Definitely going into regular rotation here.”
The Yummiest Vegetable Soup
Dawn said: “I found this recipe about a year ago and I have been making it monthly ever since (sometimes multiple times in a month). It is always soooooo good. Thanks for the great recipe!!”
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
Martha commented: “Amazing recipe! Easy to make and tastes delicious. Will be making this many more times this winter.”
Slow Cooker Smoky Vegetarian Chili
Jessica said: “Tried this vegetarian chili with a lil modifications for a chili cook-off and guess what…I won 2ND PLACE. I’m soooo happy. Thank you, guys!!”
Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls
Linda said, “I cooked this for my hubby and he loved it!!! Thank you so much!!!”
Vegan Power Mac and Cheese
Maddie said: “Oh my gosh I made this last night, it was fantastic!! I’m trying to transition to a more plant based way of eating, but have such a hard time getting my boyfriend on board. He loved it too though!!!”
Curried Chickpea Salad
Mara said: “I just made this for dinner tonight, and it was fantastic!! I added in some grated carrot, which seemed to go together with everything else really nicely. Thanks for creating such a wonderful recipe – I’ll definitely be making this again!”
Loaded Lentil Salad
Amy said, “I just made this for dinner, and it was so excellent! The combination of flavors was very fall-like to me, and it came together pretty quickly.”
Curried Cauliflower Chickpea Buddha Bowl
Cindy said: “Saw the recipe today, picked up cauliflower at the grocery store, and made it for my dinner tonight! Had some extra cooked carrots so tossed those in, too. I would especially encourage serve over black or red rice for a nice color contrast. YUM! Make a double batch of the sauce, you’ll want it.”
Vegan Meatball Subs
Heidi said, “These are GREAT! 4/4 people with different pickiness meters all loved them. I plunged in and made a double batch and froze half for a quick spaghetti and meatballs dinner some night–really glad I did. The first batch thawed and then cooked great tonight. Thank you for sharing!”
Pumpkin Walnut Burgers
Hailey commented: “I added more adobo peppers and used cashew cream for the mayo rather than yogurt! I made these as burgers for vegan night and everyone loved them! I used them in my salads cold as leftovers and they made my day!”
Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry
Kelsy said: “Made this for dinner last night and am currently sitting at my desk eating leftovers for lunch… I think it might actually get even better the next day! So, so good! And to make it even quicker, I used a frozen bag of mixed stir fry veggies. This will definitely become a regular in my rotation!!”
Vegan Buddha Bowl with Peanut Sauce
Jess commented, “I made this today for the first time and it was fantastic! What a good balance of flavors – put the veggies over the Trader Joe’s cauliflower rice, so good!”
Cream of Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup
Marnie commented: “Made this today! YUMMMMY! I didn’t have any sage, so subbed in a packet of Sazon; and I don’t care for spinach, so I subbed in Arugula. Otherwise, followed exact recipe. Truly amazing. Highly recommend!”
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