Healthy Lunch Recipes


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Pork with potatoes in a frying panViews: 5 129

Pork is braised in a skillet with new potatoes in a tomato and mushroom sauce. This recipe takes very little time if you pre-boil the potatoes in the microwave and...

Pork, pork loin, champignon mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, peppadew peppers, rosemary...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 420
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
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Chinese noodles with minced pork in peanut sauceViews: 3,737

In this recipe, you can substitute spaghetti for the Chinese chow mein noodles; it will be just as delicious, because the main ingredient in this dish is an Asian sauce made from peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce,...

Chow mein noodles, peanut paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced pork...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 780
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Grilled pork with a side of stewed beansViews: 3,813

The steaks used in this recipe are from the pork shoulder or thick sirloin. These cuts combine several types of meat in one piece, meaning they're packed with rich flavor. Furthermore,...

Pork, pork shoulder, black-eyed beans, barbecue sauce, kale, garlic powder, paprika, bacon...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 475
Categories: Grill, Meat, .
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Rice bowl with grilled steakViews: 2,095

Before grilling, beef flank steak and a bunch of green onions are marinated for a few minutes in a savory mixture of Japanese ponzu sauce, wasabi mayonnaise, and vegetable oil, and then filled with...

Beef, jasmine rice, ginger root, cucumbers, carrots, rice vinegar, wasabi, green onions, sesame seeds...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 629
Categories: Main courses, Salads, Vegetables, .
Author: - culinary writer
Potato salad with tomatoes, corn and basilViews: 2,959

This potato salad feeds a crowd while you grill the meat, and it's a far cry from traditional salads made with over-boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, and...

Red potatoes, corn, grape tomatoes, black pepper, lemon juice, basil...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8 Caloric content: 350
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Capellini pasta in garlic-tomato sauce with green peasViews: 3,922

The base of this dish is thin Italian capellini (or angel hair) pasta, which takes just a few minutes to prepare, meaning you'll spend less than half an hour making it, including the sauce.

capellini pasta, peas, parmesan cheese, basil...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 465
Categories: Salads, With pasta, Meat, .
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Rice and Spinach Salad Bowl with Chicken TeriyakiViews: 3,736

Despite its fancy name, this salad is very easy and quick to prepare, especially if you already have cooked brown rice (you can use store-bought frozen) and grilled chicken.

Spinach, sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, cashews, brown rice, peanut butter, teriyaki sauce, green onions, basil...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 404
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Chicken Katsu with Ginger RiceViews: 9,018

In Japan, this dish is also called "torikatsu," which means breaded fried chicken cutlet. The cutlet itself is made from chicken breast fillet, which is dredged in flour, then dipped in egg,...

chicken, bok choy, ginger root, panko breadcrumbs, eggs...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 610
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Pork with mojo sauce and plantainsViews: 2 271

Prepare a complete meal with a bone-in pork chop, served with rice and fried plantain. A mojo sauce made with chopped cilantro and mint, citrus juice, and...

Pork loin, pork, jalapeño pepper, kidney beans, lime juice, orange juice, cumin, mint, plantain...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 480
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
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Penne pasta with meatballs in vodka sauceViews: 3,285

Vodka sauce, a popular ingredient in Italian-American cuisine, is typically served as an ingredient in the popular penne alla vodka pasta, but the dish becomes even more delicious and filling when made with...

Penne pasta, ground beef, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, cream, vodka, basil...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 720
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Quinoa, Turkey, and Snow Pea BowlViews: 6,700

This bowl is based on boiled quinoa, which is topped with fried ground turkey and snow peas before serving. The meat topping is fried with a seasoning...

Quinoa, ground turkey, pumpkin pie spice, sugar snap peas, pine nuts, pomegranate, mint...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 570
Categories: Grill, Meat, Salads, With pasta, .
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Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled SteakViews: 4,389

Grilled vegetables and meat infuse Japanese soba buckwheat noodles with juiciness and summery flavors. A dressing made from a mixture of soy sauce,...

noodles, beef, zucchini, radish, soy sauce, rice vinegar, basil...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 510
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Natural Pork Cutlet Adobo with Garlic RiceViews: 2,932

Adobo is a traditional Filipino way of cooking pork, where pieces of meat are simmered in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices, resulting in a fantastically...

Pork loin, pork, long-grain rice, green onions, bay leaf, eggs...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 628
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Stuffed Eggplants with Turkey and Quinoa FillingViews: 6,723

Unlike most stuffed vegetable recipes, these eggplants aren't baked with the filling; instead, each component is prepared separately, and in the end, everything is assembled into neat boats with...

Eggplant, ground turkey, tomato puree, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Provencal herbs, quinoa, garlic...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 4 boats Caloric content: 590
Categories: Grill, Meat, Salads, Fruit, .
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Grilled pork tenderloin with orange saladViews: 2,331

Before grilling, pork tenderloin is rubbed with a seasoned mixture of salt, ground cumin, black pepper, and smoked paprika, which adds a smoky flavor. This tender cut is not...

pork, sherry vinegar, oranges, cumin, paprika...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 237
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, Leafy, .
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Green bean salad with eggs and goat cheese dressingViews: 5,069

This hearty, juicy salad is a perfect blend of simple yet delicious ingredients: juicy salad greens, blanched green beans, slices of boiled new potatoes, sweet...

Green beans, red potatoes, tomatoes, goat cheese, salad mix, whole-grain mustard, horseradish, yogurt, eggs...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 300
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
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Healthy ColeslawViews: 4,412

Coleslaw is a traditional American cabbage salad with a fermented milk dressing. Made with juicy, fresh cabbage, it's packed with vitamins and healthy dietary fiber and can be served as a side dish...

White cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, celery seeds, mayonnaise, whole-grain mustard, brown sugar, pineapple juice, yogurt, ground cayenne pepper...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 158
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Grilled CaponataViews: 2,550

Although traditional Sicilian caponata is simmered in a frying pan, it's one of those vegetable stews that can also be grilled, which only enhances the flavor. Main...

Eggplant, red onion, plum tomatoes, olives, capers, raisins, pine nuts, garlic, red pepper flakes, wine vinegar, honey, parsley...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: average Servings: 4 Caloric content: 176
Categories: Main courses, Fish, Grill, Fish, .
Author: - famous chef
Grilled salmon in olive vinaigretteViews: 2,380

Before grilling, salmon fillets are marinated for a few minutes in a French vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, honey, and garlic, along with olives,...

Wine vinegar, olives, pepper de arbol, ground cayenne pepper, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salmon...
Time: 38 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 420
Author: - culinary writer
Grilled PanzanellaViews: 4,330

Panzanella is an Italian summer salad that's refreshing yet filling. It gets an even more summery flavor by grilling some of its ingredients on a fragrant outdoor grill. Grill over coals...

Garlic, Dijon mustard, champagne vinegar, cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, capers, red onion, sweet pepper, fissel bread, white bread...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 241
Categories: Salads, Warm, Vegetables, .
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Potato salad with pestoViews: 3,445
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To prepare the salad, steam new red potatoes in their skins. Choose smaller potatoes, which will take less time to cook and will look prettier in the salad when cut.

Potatoes, red potatoes, sweet pepper, pine nuts, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, lemon...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 120
Categories: Main courses, Fish, Grill, Fish, .
Author: - culinary writer
Grilled swordfish with tomato and caper sauceViews: 4,063

Swordfish is a popular fish in Mediterranean cuisine. It's very tender, contains few bones, and cooks fairly quickly. Grill for just 5 minutes per side, and swordfish is ready. Serve with...

Onion, fennel bulb, garlic, plum tomatoes, broth, white wine, basil, capers, butter, swordfish...
Time: 57 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 596
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Grill, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Grilled chicken breasts with cuminViews: 5,572

Chicken breasts are a tender, lean meat that pairs well with almost any flavor. Fry them with cumin and infuse them with a rich, spicy flavor. Rub the chicken with olive oil and a dry rub of...

chicken breasts, cumin...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 (150 g each serving) Caloric content: 170
Categories: Grill, Vegetables, fruits, .
Author: - famous chef
Grilled Brussels SproutsViews: 10 709

To ensure evenly roasted Brussels sprouts that are tender inside and lightly golden brown on the outside, choose sprouts that are similar in size. Preheat them in...

Brussels sprouts, garlic, mustard, paprika...
Time: 23 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 126
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Low-calorie chocolate fondueViews: 5,076

Unlike traditional chocolate fondue, this dessert is made with dark chocolate melted in low-fat, unsweetened condensed milk, which replaces heavy cream. Moreover...

dark chocolate, cocoa, orange juice, concentrated milk...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 250
Author: - chef
Asparagus with smoked paprikaViews: 1,849

Asparagus is lightly poached until crispy and served with a unique egg dressing. The egg yolk is the perfect base for a delicious, velvety dressing. Unlike many others...

Asparagus, eggs, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, wine vinegar, paprika, capers...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 177
Categories: Appetizers, From eggs, Salads, Egg, .
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Egg saladViews: 7,465

A simple salad of diced hard-boiled eggs. Red onion and celery add juiciness and vibrant flavor. To make the onion less bitter and more harmonious with...

eggs, celery, lettuce, dill...
Time: 30 min. Caloric content: 216
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Honey-glazed carrotsViews: 14,704

This recipe for a simple and delicious carrot side dish is perfect for serving even on a holiday table. Choose small carrots so that all the carrots are neat and roughly the same size, for...

carrots, lemon juice, honey, parsley...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 139
Healthy Lunch Recipes

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Brunch or lunch isn't just about sandwiches and salads (though those can be great choices, too). Chefs offer wonderful lunch recipes.

Fresh and delicious recipes for the Whole30 diet

Fresh and delicious recipes for the Whole30 diet

Are you following the Whole30 diet? These Whole30-friendly recipes are based on lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and

Categories: Salads, Leafy, .
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Leaf salad with cucumbers, tomatoes and chipsViews: 7 147

The dish is made with a mix of lettuce, plenty of parsley, green onions, mint, cucumber and sweet grape tomatoes, and tossed with a lemon dressing and crispy...

Lettuce, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, lemon juice, pita bread, mint...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 150
Categories: Appetizers, Snacks, Vegetables, .
Author: - culinary writer
Sweet potato friesViews: 79,974

Despite its name, this potato isn't deep-fried, but baked in the oven. The sweet potato is cut into strips like French fries, coated in odorless vegetable oil, and salted. And in the oven...

sweet potato (yams)...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 150
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
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Broccoli cabbage salad with fermented milk dressingViews: 5,057

If you have some leftover stems after making a beautiful broccoli garnish, don't throw them away. Instead, make this delicious and healthy coleslaw – an American cabbage salad in...

Yogurt, sunflower seeds, sour milk, lemon, mayonnaise, mustard, broccoli, carrots...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 125
Categories: Appetizers, Canapes, Vegetables, .
Author: - culinary writer
Potato skins stuffed with broccoli, cheddar, and avocado creamViews: 3,829
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Stuffed potato skins are a popular American appetizer that's perfect with a glass of beer or for more formal occasions. To make them, you only need...

Potatoes, broccoli, smoked pork belly, cheddar cheese, green onions, avocado, sour cream, lime, cilantro, garlic...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 180
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Fried chicken in tart peach sauceViews: 4,968

This dish can be prepared using either fresh or frozen peaches and enjoyed year-round. Peach slices are simmered in a tart Asian soy sauce-based sauce,...

chicken, rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice, ginger root, almonds, peaches...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 316
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
Author: - TV chef
Tilapia in the oven in 15 minutesViews: 6,649

To bake delicious tilapia in the oven, you'll need the fish itself, a little salt and black pepper, lime juice, and butter. This is the secret ingredient that gives the fish its...

tilapia, lime juice...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 272
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Pasta bows with minced meat and beansViews: 10,414

Store-bought raw Italian sausages in natural casings provide you with delicious ground meat without the hassle. Simply remove the casings, and your ground chicken, seasoned with the essential Italian spices, is ready to eat.

Farfalle pasta, white beans, Parmesan cheese, kupaty (frying sausages), red pepper flakes, sage...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 600
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Vegetarian burgers with mushroomsViews: 4,280

Beans are the perfect substitute for meat in a veggie burger. They're also rich in protein, can be formed into patties, and add a wonderful flavor to the burger, especially when paired with...

Kidney beans, walnuts, carrots, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 hamburgers Caloric content: 475
50 Most Popular Healthy Recipes

50 Most Popular Healthy Recipes

Looking for some healthy recipes to add to your weekly diet? Here are 50 of the most popular healthy dishes from

Buddha Bowl (Vegetarian Bowl)Views: 81,074

Buddha Bowl isn't just a new vegetarian trend, it's also a harmoniously balanced meal that delivers a satisfying taste, appearance, and health benefits. It's believed that...

Sweet potatoes, chickpeas, sugar snap peas, avocado, oranges, radishes, beets, pumpkin seeds, wheat groats, lemon juice, yogurt, parsley, basil...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1 Caloric content: 354
Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Salads, Meat, .
Author: - culinary writer
Buffalo Salad with Chicken and Blue Cheese DressingViews: 10,477

This light, vitamin-packed salad incorporates ingredients from America's famous buffalo wings, capturing their flavor, beloved by millions. But unlike crispy wings, the chicken pieces...

Chicken breasts, blue cheese, buttermilk, yogurt, mayonnaise, carrots, celery, romaine lettuce, green onions...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 254
Categories: Soups, Vegetables, With pasta, .
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Vegetable soup with orzo pastaViews: 47,942

This rich, filling soup is perfect for warming up on a cool or rainy day. It's made with vegetables and Italian orzo pasta in chicken broth. This rice-based pasta will hold its moisture better...

orzo pasta, celery, carrots, basil, dill...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 (about 4 tbsp.) Caloric content: 179
Categories: Salads, With beans, .
Disassembled Falafel SaladViews: 4,652

This salad is made with spiced roasted chickpeas, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce, topped with a yogurt dressing made with tahini sesame paste. The chickpeas and spices add a rich flavor...

Chickpeas, romaine lettuce, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, cumin, sesame seeds, tomatoes, cucumbers...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 370
99 Healthy Side Dish Recipes

99 Healthy Side Dish Recipes

We present delicious and healthy side dishes for lunch and dinner, from low-calorie mashed potatoes to hearty grains like quinoa.

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Wheat porridge with walnuts and dried cherriesViews: 3,754

Whole durum wheat is the most nutritious and popular among those who follow a healthy diet. Although it takes longer to cook than other grains and cereals, the results are worth it.

Whole grain wheat, celery, walnuts, dried cherries, lemon juice, parsley...
Time: 1 hour 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 360

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