When it comes to making or packing lunch [1] ahead of time, it's easy to fall into a rut and quickly grow tired of your usual staples. Adding a new diet [2] to the mix is likely to make you feel even more limited in your options and more grumpy when you're left eating the exact same lunch you had three times already this week.
Rest assured that your midday meal doesn't have to be boring when you're trying to eat a little healthier [3]. We've got you covered with 100 (yep, 100!) recipes that fit into your current lifestyle, whether you've gone Paleo, vegan, vegetarian, keto, or Whole30.
- Paleo recipes [4]
- Vegan recipes [5]
- Vegetarian recipes [6]
- Keto recipes [7]
- Whole30 recipes [8]
Paleo: Spicy Sweet Potato Salad
Get the recipe: spicy sweet potato salad [10]
Paleo: Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: cauliflower rice stir-fry [11]
Paleo: Zucchini Noodles
Get the recipe: zucchini noodles [12]
Paleo: Pad Thai
Get the recipe: paleo pad Thai [13]
Paleo: Shrimp Over Spaghetti Squash
Get the recipe: shrimp over spaghetti squash [14]
Paleo: Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Get the recipe: coconut-curry butternut squash soup [15]
Paleo: Crockpot Mexican Chicken
Get the recipe: Crockpot Mexican chicken [16]
Paleo: Garlic Lemon Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits
Get the recipe: garlic lemon shrimp and cauliflower grits [17]
Paleo: Pumpkin Bisque
Get the recipe: pumpkin bisque [18]
Paleo: Carrot and Cabbage Detox Salad
Get the recipe: carrot and cabbage detox salad [19]
Paleo: Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Get the recipe: creamy cauliflower soup [20]
Paleo: Roasted Veggies With Easy Fried Egg
Get the recipe: roasted veggies with easy fried egg [21]
Paleo: Carrot Fettuccine
Get the recipe: carrot fettuccine [22]
Paleo: Czech Spiced Meatballs
Get the recipe: Czech spiced meatballs [23]
Paleo: Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup
Get the recipe: chicken tortilla-less soup [24]
Paleo: Brick Chicken With Charred Lemons
Get the recipe: brick chicken with charred lemons [25]
Paleo: Meatloaf Muffins
Get the recipe: meatloaf muffins [26]
Paleo: Stuffed Peppers
Get the recipe: stuffed peppers [27]
Paleo: Tomato Frittata
Get the recipe: tomato frittata [28]
Paleo: Avocado and Boiled Eggs
Get the recipe: avocado and boiled eggs [29]
Vegan: Easy Chickpea Soup
Get the recipe: easy chickpea soup [30]
Vegan: Miso Soup With Shiitakes, Bok Choy, and Soba
Get the recipe: vegan miso soup [31]
Vegan: Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito
Get the recipe: roasted sweet potato and black bean burrito [32]
Vegan: Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad
Get the recipe: Mexican tempeh quinoa salad [33]
Vegan: Avocado Tabbouleh Lettuce Wraps
Get the recipe: avocado tabbouleh lettuce wraps [34]
Vegan: Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: broccoli slaw stir-fry [35]
Vegan: Spicy Quinoa Veggie Burger
Get the recipe: spicy quinoa veggie burger [36]
Vegan: Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes
Get the recipe: chickpea coconut curry with sweet potatoes [37]
Vegan: Chickpea and Kale Stew
Get the recipe: chickpea and kale stew [38]
Vegan: Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad
Get the recipe: sesame ginger quinoa salad [39]
Vegan: Tempeh Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: tempeh stir-fry [40]
Vegan: Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili
Get the recipe: Instant Pot vegetarian chili [41]
Vegan: Jackfruit and Pinto Bean Baked Taquitos
Get the recipe: jackfruit and pinto bean baked taquitos [42]
Vegan: Lentil Meatballs
Get the recipe: lentil meatballs [43]
Vegan: Tempeh Reuben Wraps
Get the recipe: tempeh reuben wraps [44]
Vegan: Sweet Potato Noodle Enchilada Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: sweet potato noodle enchilada stir-fry [45]
Vegan: Mediterranean Vegetables Wraps With Freekeh
Get the recipe: Mediterranean vegetable wraps with freekeh [46]
Vegan Chili Con Carne
Get the recipe: vegan chili con carne [47]
Vegan Caesar Salad
Get the recipe: vegan Caesar salad [48]
Vegan: Veggie and Hummus Sandwich
Get the recipe: veggie and hummus sandwich [49]
Vegetarian: Red, White, Bean, and Basil Frittata
Get the recipe: red, white, bean, and basil frittata [50]
Vegetarian: Tofu and Edamame Barley Bowl
Get the recipe: tofu and edamame barley bowl [51]
Vegetarian: Mac and Cheese
Get the recipe: veggie mac and cheese [52]
Vegetarian: Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili
Get the recipe: butternut squash and quinoa chili [53]
Vegetarian: Black Bean Burger
Get the recipe: black bean burger [54]
Vegetarian: Pasta With Greek Yogurt Sauce
Get the recipe: Greek-yogurt pasta sauce [55]
Vegetarian: Taco Salad
Get the recipe: taco salad [56]
Vegetarian: Burrito Bowl
Get the recipe: veggie burrito bowl [57]
Vegetarian: Arugula and Black Bean Tacos With Pickled Radish and Feta
Get the recipe: arugula and black bean tacos [58]
Vegetarian: Baked Enchilada-Style Veggie Burrito
Get the recipe: baked enchilada-style veggie burritos [59]
Vegetarian: Autumn Quinoa Bowl
Get the recipe: vegan Autumn quinoa bowl [60]
Vegetarian: Copycat Chipotle Sofritas
Get the recipe: copycat Chipotle sofritas [61]
Vegetarian: Seitan Potato Almond Curry
Get the recipe: seitan potato almond curry [62]
Vegetarian: Autumn Lentil Kale Salad With Parmesan
Get the recipe: Autumn lentil kale salad with parmesan [63]
Vegetarian: Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats
Get the recipe: taco spaghetti squash boats [64]
Vegetarian: Instant Pot Lentil Bolognese Sauce
Get the recipe: Instant Pot lentil Bolognese sauce [65]
Vegetarian Quinoa Bowls With Guacamole
Get the recipe: quinoa taco bowls with guacamole [66]
Vegetarian: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Mexican Quinoa
Get the recipe: slow-cooker sweet potato Mexican quinoa [67]
Vegetarian: Enchiladas
Get the recipe: vegetarian enchiladas [68]
Vegetarian: Farro With Dukkah
Get the recipe: farro with dukkah [69]
Keto: Breakfast Bowl
Get the recipe: breakfast bowl [70]
Keto: Slow-Cooker French Onion Pot Pie Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker French onion pot pie soup [71] (leave out the crackers)
Keto: Cuban Sliders
Get the recipe: Cuban sliders [72]
Keto: Zucchini Nachos
Get the recipe: zucchini nachos [73]
Keto: Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Frittatas
Get the recipe: turkey sausage and broccoli frittatas [74]
Keto: Guacamole Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: guacamole chicken salad [75]
Keto: Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale [76]
Keto: Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese With Broccoli
Get the recipe: spaghetti squash mac and cheese with broccoli [77] (use coconut or almond flour and full-fat dairy)
Keto: Healthy Kale Caesar Salad
Get the recipe: healthy kale Caesar salad [78]
Keto: Baked Egg in Avocado
Get the recipe: baked egg in avocado [79]
Keto: Grain-Free Bacon and Shrimp Risotto
Get the recipe: grain-free bacon and shrimp risotto [80]
Keto: Southwestern Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Southwestern chicken salad [81]
Keto: Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings
Get the recipe: sticky sesame chicken wings [82]
Keto: Thai Salami Pizza
Get the recipe: Thai salami pizza [83]
Keto: Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef
Get the recipe: slow-cooker shredded beef [84]
Keto: Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Get the recipe: overnight breakfast casserole [85]
Keto: Low-Carb Mashed Cauliflower
Get the recipe: low-carb mashed cauliflower [86]
Keto: Tabouleh
Get the recipe: keto tabouleh [87]
Keto: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Get the recipe: gluten-free no mac and cheese [88]
Keto: Grilled Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad [89]
Whole30: Egg With Vegetables
Get the recipe: egg with vegetables [90]
Whole30: Easy Roasted Chicken Breast
Get the recipe: easy roasted chicken breast [91]
Whole30: Guacamole Mason Jar Salad
Get the recipe: guacamole mason jar salad [92]
Whole30: Roasted Tomatoes With Herbs
Get the recipe: roasted tomatoes with herbs [93]
Whole30: Moroccan Sweet Potato Salad
Get the recipe: Moroccan sweet potato salad [94]
Whole30: BLT Salad
Get the recipe: BLT salad [95]
Whole30: Asian Beef Zoodle Soup
Get the recipe: Asian beef zoodle soup [96]
Whole30: Slow-Cooker Paleo Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili
Get the recipe: slow-cooker Paleo jalapeño popper chicken chili [97]
Whole30: Confetti Salad
Get the recipe: confetti salad [98]
Whole30: Spicy Cauliflower Fritters
Get the recipe: spicy cauliflower fritters [99] (be sure to use a compliant mayo for the dipping sauce)
Whole30: 5-Minute Egg Drop Soup
Get the recipe: five-minute egg drop soup [100] (be sure to check your chicken broth for compliance)
Whole30: Chicken Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: chicken ropa vieja [101]
Whole30: No-Potatoes Potato Salad
Get the recipe: no-potatoes potato salad [102] (be sure to use a compliant mayo)
Whole30: Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Skewer
Get the recipe: bacon and brussels sprouts skewer [103] (make sure your bacon has no added sugar)
Whole30: Orange Cranberry Chicken
Get the recipe: orange cranberry chicken [104]
Whole30: Egg White Frittata
Get the recipe: egg white frittata [105]
Whole30: Rockfish With Peach Salsa
GGet the recipe: rockfish with peach salsa [106]
Whole30: Turkey Taco Salad
Get the recipe: turkey taco salad [107]
Whole30: Warm Artichoke and Mushroom Salad
Get the recipe: warm artichoke and mushroom salad [108]
Whole30: Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles
Get the recipe: asparagus and smoked salmon bundles [109]