100 Healthy Lunch Recipes to Fit Your Diet Plan, No Matter What It Is
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.
Paleo: Spicy Sweet Potato Salad
Get the recipe: spicy sweet potato salad
Paleo: Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: cauliflower rice stir-fry
Paleo: Zucchini Noodles
Get the recipe: zucchini noodles
Paleo: Pad Thai
Get the recipe: paleo pad Thai
Paleo: Shrimp Over Spaghetti Squash
Get the recipe: shrimp over spaghetti squash
Paleo: Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Get the recipe: coconut-curry butternut squash soup
Paleo: Crockpot Mexican Chicken
Get the recipe: Crockpot Mexican chicken
Paleo: Garlic Lemon Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits
Get the recipe: garlic lemon shrimp and cauliflower grits
Paleo: Pumpkin Bisque
Get the recipe: pumpkin bisque
Paleo: Carrot and Cabbage Detox Salad
Get the recipe: carrot and cabbage detox salad
Paleo: Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Get the recipe: creamy cauliflower soup
Paleo: Roasted Veggies With Easy Fried Egg
Get the recipe: roasted veggies with easy fried egg
Paleo: Carrot Fettuccine
Get the recipe: carrot fettuccine
Paleo: Czech Spiced Meatballs
Get the recipe: Czech spiced meatballs
Paleo: Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup
Get the recipe: chicken tortilla-less soup
Paleo: Brick Chicken With Charred Lemons
Get the recipe: brick chicken with charred lemons
Paleo: Meatloaf Muffins
Get the recipe: meatloaf muffins
Paleo: Stuffed Peppers
Get the recipe: stuffed peppers
Paleo: Tomato Frittata
Get the recipe: tomato frittata
Paleo: Avocado and Boiled Eggs
Get the recipe: avocado and boiled eggs
Vegan: Easy Chickpea Soup
Get the recipe: easy chickpea soup
Vegan: Miso Soup With Shiitakes, Bok Choy, and Soba
Get the recipe: vegan miso soup
Vegan: Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito
Get the recipe: roasted sweet potato and black bean burrito
Vegan: Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad
Get the recipe: Mexican tempeh quinoa salad
Vegan: Avocado Tabbouleh Lettuce Wraps
Get the recipe: avocado tabbouleh lettuce wraps
Vegan: Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: broccoli slaw stir-fry
Vegan: Spicy Quinoa Veggie Burger
Get the recipe: spicy quinoa veggie burger
Vegan: Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes
Get the recipe: chickpea coconut curry with sweet potatoes
Vegan: Chickpea and Kale Stew
Get the recipe: chickpea and kale stew
Vegan: Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad
Get the recipe: sesame ginger quinoa salad
Vegan: Tempeh Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: tempeh stir-fry
Vegan: Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili
Get the recipe: Instant Pot vegetarian chili
Vegan: Jackfruit and Pinto Bean Baked Taquitos
Get the recipe: jackfruit and pinto bean baked taquitos
Vegan: Lentil Meatballs
Get the recipe: lentil meatballs
Vegan: Tempeh Reuben Wraps
Get the recipe: tempeh reuben wraps
Vegan: Sweet Potato Noodle Enchilada Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: sweet potato noodle enchilada stir-fry
Vegan: Mediterranean Vegetables Wraps With Freekeh
Get the recipe: Mediterranean vegetable wraps with freekeh
Vegan Chili Con Carne
Get the recipe: vegan chili con carne
Vegan Caesar Salad
Get the recipe: vegan Caesar salad
Vegan: Veggie and Hummus Sandwich
Get the recipe: veggie and hummus sandwich
Vegetarian: Red, White, Bean, and Basil Frittata
Get the recipe: red, white, bean, and basil frittata
Vegetarian: Tofu and Edamame Barley Bowl
Get the recipe: tofu and edamame barley bowl
Vegetarian: Mac and Cheese
Get the recipe: veggie mac and cheese
Vegetarian: Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili
Get the recipe: butternut squash and quinoa chili
Vegetarian: Black Bean Burger
Get the recipe: black bean burger
Vegetarian: Pasta With Greek Yogurt Sauce
Get the recipe: Greek-yogurt pasta sauce
Vegetarian: Taco Salad
Get the recipe: taco salad
Vegetarian: Burrito Bowl
Get the recipe: veggie burrito bowl
Vegetarian: Arugula and Black Bean Tacos With Pickled Radish and Feta
Get the recipe: arugula and black bean tacos
Vegetarian: Baked Enchilada-Style Veggie Burrito
Get the recipe: baked enchilada-style veggie burritos
Vegetarian: Autumn Quinoa Bowl
Get the recipe: vegan Autumn quinoa bowl
Vegetarian: Copycat Chipotle Sofritas
Get the recipe: copycat Chipotle sofritas
Vegetarian: Seitan Potato Almond Curry
Get the recipe: seitan potato almond curry
Vegetarian: Autumn Lentil Kale Salad With Parmesan
Get the recipe: Autumn lentil kale salad with parmesan
Vegetarian: Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats
Get the recipe: taco spaghetti squash boats
Vegetarian: Instant Pot Lentil Bolognese Sauce
Get the recipe: Instant Pot lentil Bolognese sauce
Vegetarian Quinoa Bowls With Guacamole
Get the recipe: quinoa taco bowls with guacamole
Vegetarian: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Mexican Quinoa
Get the recipe: slow-cooker sweet potato Mexican quinoa
Vegetarian: Enchiladas
Get the recipe: vegetarian enchiladas
Vegetarian: Farro With Dukkah
Get the recipe: farro with dukkah
Keto: Breakfast Bowl
Get the recipe: breakfast bowl
Keto: Slow-Cooker French Onion Pot Pie Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker French onion pot pie soup (leave out the crackers)
Keto: Cuban Sliders
Get the recipe: Cuban sliders
Keto: Zucchini Nachos
Get the recipe: zucchini nachos
Keto: Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Frittatas
Get the recipe: turkey sausage and broccoli frittatas
Keto: Guacamole Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: guacamole chicken salad
Keto: Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale
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)
Keto: Healthy Kale Caesar Salad
Get the recipe: healthy kale Caesar salad
Keto: Baked Egg in Avocado
Get the recipe: baked egg in avocado
Keto: Grain-Free Bacon and Shrimp Risotto
Get the recipe: grain-free bacon and shrimp risotto
Keto: Southwestern Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Southwestern chicken salad
Keto: Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings
Get the recipe: sticky sesame chicken wings
Keto: Thai Salami Pizza
Get the recipe: Thai salami pizza
Keto: Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef
Get the recipe: slow-cooker shredded beef
Keto: Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Get the recipe: overnight breakfast casserole
Keto: Low-Carb Mashed Cauliflower
Get the recipe: low-carb mashed cauliflower
Keto: Tabouleh
Get the recipe: keto tabouleh
Keto: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Get the recipe: gluten-free no mac and cheese
Keto: Grilled Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad
Whole30: Egg With Vegetables
Get the recipe: egg with vegetables
Whole30: Easy Roasted Chicken Breast
Get the recipe: easy roasted chicken breast
Whole30: Guacamole Mason Jar Salad
Get the recipe: guacamole mason jar salad
Whole30: Roasted Tomatoes With Herbs
Get the recipe: roasted tomatoes with herbs
Whole30: Moroccan Sweet Potato Salad
Get the recipe: Moroccan sweet potato salad
Whole30: BLT Salad
Get the recipe: BLT salad
Whole30: Asian Beef Zoodle Soup
Get the recipe: Asian beef zoodle soup
Whole30: Slow-Cooker Paleo Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili
Get the recipe: slow-cooker Paleo jalapeño popper chicken chili
Whole30: Confetti Salad
Get the recipe: confetti salad
Whole30: Spicy Cauliflower Fritters
Get the recipe: spicy cauliflower fritters (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 (be sure to check your chicken broth for compliance)
Whole30: Chicken Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: chicken ropa vieja
Whole30: No-Potatoes Potato Salad
Get the recipe: no-potatoes potato salad (be sure to use a compliant mayo)
Whole30: Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Skewer
Get the recipe: bacon and brussels sprouts skewer (make sure your bacon has no added sugar)
Whole30: Orange Cranberry Chicken
Get the recipe: orange cranberry chicken
Whole30: Egg White Frittata
Get the recipe: egg white frittata
Whole30: Rockfish With Peach Salsa
GGet the recipe: rockfish with peach salsa
Whole30: Turkey Taco Salad
Get the recipe: turkey taco salad
Whole30: Warm Artichoke and Mushroom Salad
Get the recipe: warm artichoke and mushroom salad
Whole30: Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles
Get the recipe: asparagus and smoked salmon bundles