100 Healthy Lunch Recipes to Fit Your Diet Plan, No Matter What It Is

POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

When it comes to making or packing lunch ahead of time, it's easy to fall into a rut and quickly grow tired of your usual staples. Adding a new diet 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. 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.

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Paleo: Spicy Sweet Potato Salad

Get the recipe: spicy sweet potato salad

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Paleo: Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry

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Paleo: Zucchini Noodles

Get the recipe: zucchini noodles

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Paleo: Pad Thai

Get the recipe: paleo pad Thai

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Paleo: Shrimp Over Spaghetti Squash

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Paleo: Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup

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Paleo: Crockpot Mexican Chicken

Get the recipe: Crockpot Mexican chicken

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Paleo: Garlic Lemon Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits

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Paleo: Pumpkin Bisque

Get the recipe: pumpkin bisque

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Paleo: Carrot and Cabbage Detox Salad

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Paleo: Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Get the recipe: creamy cauliflower soup

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Paleo: Roasted Veggies With Easy Fried Egg

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Paleo: Carrot Fettuccine

Get the recipe: carrot fettuccine

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Paleo: Czech Spiced Meatballs

Get the recipe: Czech spiced meatballs

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Paleo: Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup

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Paleo: Brick Chicken With Charred Lemons

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Paleo: Meatloaf Muffins

Get the recipe: meatloaf muffins

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Paleo: Stuffed Peppers

Get the recipe: stuffed peppers

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Paleo: Tomato Frittata

Get the recipe: tomato frittata

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Paleo: Avocado and Boiled Eggs

Get the recipe: avocado and boiled eggs

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POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Vegan: Easy Chickpea Soup

Get the recipe: easy chickpea soup

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Vegan: Miso Soup With Shiitakes, Bok Choy, and Soba

Get the recipe: vegan miso soup

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POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Vegan: Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito

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Vegan: Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad

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Vegan: Avocado Tabbouleh Lettuce Wraps

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Vegan: Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry

Get the recipe: broccoli slaw stir-fry

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Vegan: Spicy Quinoa Veggie Burger

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Vegan: Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes

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Vegan: Chickpea and Kale Stew

Get the recipe: chickpea and kale stew

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Vegan: Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad

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Vegan: Tempeh Stir-Fry

Get the recipe: tempeh stir-fry

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Vegan: Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

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Vegan: Jackfruit and Pinto Bean Baked Taquitos

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Vegan: Lentil Meatballs

Get the recipe: lentil meatballs

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Vegan: Tempeh Reuben Wraps

Get the recipe: tempeh reuben wraps

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Vegan: Sweet Potato Noodle Enchilada Stir-Fry

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Vegan: Mediterranean Vegetables Wraps With Freekeh

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Vegan Chili Con Carne

Get the recipe: vegan chili con carne

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Vegan Caesar Salad

Get the recipe: vegan Caesar salad

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Vegan: Veggie and Hummus Sandwich

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Vegetarian: Red, White, Bean, and Basil Frittata

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Vegetarian: Tofu and Edamame Barley Bowl

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Vegetarian: Mac and Cheese

Get the recipe: veggie mac and cheese

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Vegetarian: Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili

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Vegetarian: Black Bean Burger

Get the recipe: black bean burger

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Vegetarian: Pasta With Greek Yogurt Sauce

Get the recipe: Greek-yogurt pasta sauce

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Vegetarian: Taco Salad

Get the recipe: taco salad

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Vegetarian: Burrito Bowl

Get the recipe: veggie burrito bowl

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Vegetarian: Arugula and Black Bean Tacos With Pickled Radish and Feta

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Vegetarian: Baked Enchilada-Style Veggie Burrito

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Vegetarian: Autumn Quinoa Bowl

Get the recipe: vegan Autumn quinoa bowl

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Vegetarian: Copycat Chipotle Sofritas

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Vegetarian: Seitan Potato Almond Curry

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Vegetarian: Autumn Lentil Kale Salad With Parmesan

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Vegetarian: Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats

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Vegetarian: Instant Pot Lentil Bolognese Sauce

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Vegetarian Quinoa Bowls With Guacamole

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Vegetarian: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Mexican Quinoa

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Vegetarian: Enchiladas

Get the recipe: vegetarian enchiladas

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Vegetarian: Farro With Dukkah

Get the recipe: farro with dukkah

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Keto: Breakfast Bowl

Get the recipe: breakfast bowl

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Keto: Slow-Cooker French Onion Pot Pie Soup

Get the recipe: slow-cooker French onion pot pie soup (leave out the crackers)

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Keto: Cuban Sliders

Get the recipe: Cuban sliders

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Keto: Zucchini Nachos

Get the recipe: zucchini nachos

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Keto: Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Frittatas

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Keto: Guacamole Chicken Salad

Get the recipe: guacamole chicken salad

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Keto: Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale

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Keto: Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese With Broccoli

Get the recipe: spaghetti squash mac and cheese with broccoli (use coconut or almond flour and full-fat dairy)

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Keto: Healthy Kale Caesar Salad

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Keto: Baked Egg in Avocado

Get the recipe: baked egg in avocado

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Keto: Grain-Free Bacon and Shrimp Risotto

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Keto: Southwestern Chicken Salad

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Keto: Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings

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Keto: Thai Salami Pizza

Get the recipe: Thai salami pizza

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Keto: Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef

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Keto: Overnight Breakfast Casserole

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Keto: Low-Carb Mashed Cauliflower

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Keto: Tabouleh

Get the recipe: keto tabouleh

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Keto: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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POPSUGAR Photography | Nancy Einhart

Keto: Grilled Chicken Salad

Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad

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Whole30: Egg With Vegetables

Get the recipe: egg with vegetables

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Whole30: Easy Roasted Chicken Breast

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Whole30: Guacamole Mason Jar Salad

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Whole30: Roasted Tomatoes With Herbs

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Whole30: Moroccan Sweet Potato Salad

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Whole30: BLT Salad

Get the recipe: BLT salad

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Whole30: Asian Beef Zoodle Soup

Get the recipe: Asian beef zoodle soup

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Whole30: Slow-Cooker Paleo Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili

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Whole30: Confetti Salad

Get the recipe: confetti salad

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Whole30: Spicy Cauliflower Fritters

Get the recipe: spicy cauliflower fritters (be sure to use a compliant mayo for the dipping sauce)

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Whole30: 5-Minute Egg Drop Soup

Get the recipe: five-minute egg drop soup (be sure to check your chicken broth for compliance)

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Whole30: Chicken Ropa Vieja

Get the recipe: chicken ropa vieja

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Whole30: No-Potatoes Potato Salad

Get the recipe: no-potatoes potato salad (be sure to use a compliant mayo)

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Whole30: Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Skewer

Get the recipe: bacon and brussels sprouts skewer (make sure your bacon has no added sugar)

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Whole30: Orange Cranberry Chicken

Get the recipe: orange cranberry chicken

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Whole30: Egg White Frittata

Get the recipe: egg white frittata

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POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Whole30: Rockfish With Peach Salsa

GGet the recipe: rockfish with peach salsa

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Whole30: Turkey Taco Salad

Get the recipe: turkey taco salad

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POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Whole30: Warm Artichoke and Mushroom Salad

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Whole30: Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles

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