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Healthy Lunch Recipes

Healthy lunch ideas

Welcome to the ultimate lunch guide! On this page you'll find a variety of healthy lunch ideas ranging from chicken meal prep bowls to delicious soups and salads, plus wraps, sandwiches and tacos. You'll learn what makes up a delicious, healthy lunch you'll want to eat all week long as well as how to prep ahead so you can stay organized during the week and ensure that you're eating healthy. Find all the best lunch ideas below!

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Ground Turkey Stir Fry
Chicken and Kale Caesar Wraps

Kale Chicken Caesar Wraps

Beef stir fry in a black skillet.

The Easiest Beef Stir Fry {2-Ingredient Sauce!}

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7 Easy Ways to Meal Prep for Beginners

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15+ Delicious Meal Prep Summer Salad Recipes

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Healthy meal prep bowls

Beef stir fry in a black skillet.

The Easiest Beef Stir Fry {2-Ingredient Sauce!}

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7 Easy Ways to Meal Prep for Beginners

Meal Prep Jerk Chicken Bowls

Jerk-Inspired Chicken Rice Bowls {Meal Prep Lunch}

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5 Mix and Match Mason Jar Salad Recipes {Healthy Lunches}

Summer Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Chickpeas

Summer Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Chickpeas

Whole Wheat Summer Pesto Meal Prep Pasta

Whole Wheat Summer Pesto Pasta {One-Pot Meal}

20-Minute Potsticker Bowls

Easy 20-Minute Potsticker Bowls {Low-Carb}

Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken

Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken

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28 High Protein Recipes Perfect for Meal Prep

Ginger Sesame Tofu Stir Fry

Sticky Ginger Sesame Tofu Stir Fry

Sandwiches & wraps

Chicken and Kale Caesar Wraps

Kale Chicken Caesar Wraps

Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Meal Prep Freezer Breakfast Burritos

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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe {Best Ever!!!}

Carne Asada Tacos

The Best Carne Asada Tacos

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28 High Protein Recipes Perfect for Meal Prep

Kalbi Beef Tacos with Citrus Slaw

Kalbi Beef Tacos + Citrus Slaw

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Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos {Best Ever!}

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos {Bonefish Grill Copycat}

Sticky Sriracha Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Sticky Sriracha Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Mediterranean Portobello Beef Burgers

Mediterranean Portobello Beef Burgers

Tips for making the best lunches

Make a plan

Meal planning is the best way I stay on track with lunch ideas. I will usually fill in what I plan to make for lunch in a meal planner and then make one or two lunch recipes for the week in advance. To incorporate even more variety, I plan to eat leftovers from dinner a couple times a week too!

Pick easy ideas

The best way to stick to lunch meal prep is to not overdo it. Choose a recipe that's easy to make & comes together in less than an hour from start to finish. The last thing you want to do is waste a whole day in your kitchen; it will feel like a huge burden and will be unsustainable in the long run.

Minimize the mess

As with picking an easy idea for your weekly lunches, choose recipes that will also save you time and mess in the kitchen. I usually whip up a one pot or sheet pan recipe because they cook in/on one dish, which minimizes clean up. The less dishes you have to do, the more motivated you'll be!

Salads for lunch

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15+ Delicious Meal Prep Summer Salad Recipes

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5 Mix and Match Mason Jar Salad Recipes {Healthy Lunches}

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McDonald's Southwest Salad {Copycat Recipe}

2 bowls of strawberry spinach salad with chicken

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken

Sweet potato salad

Healthy Sweet Potato Salad {Picnic Recipe}

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28 High Protein Recipes Perfect for Meal Prep

Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Arugula Salad

Grilled Balsamic Chicken Arugula Salad {Low-Carb}

Chicken Ranch Kale & Quinoa Bowls

Chicken Ranch Kale & Quinoa Bowls {Gluten-Free}

Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

The Ultimate Vegetarian Mason Jar Salad

The Best Veggie Mason Jar Salad {Two Ways!}

The best healthy lunch ideas for work

Meal prep saves you time, money and stress, and it's a great way to get organized and live a healthy lifestyle for the long term! If you're looking for more creative fun lunches then you need to check out these Healthy Meal Prep Lunch Ideas for Work. They are the perfect way to stay on track with your weekly meal planning – this post is filled with meal prep bowls, salads, soups and more that are creative, delicious ways to stay organized during busy work weeks.

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My most popular lunch recipes

Instant Pot Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Turmeric Lentil Soup {Vegan}

This Instant Pot Turmeric Lentil Soup is a vibrant vegan soup made with immunity-boosting turmeric that's ready in just 20 minutes. How to make thisView Post

Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soups

Mason Jar Instant Noodles

These Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soups are the perfect on-the-go work lunch and packed full of raw veggies, quick-cook vermicelli noodles & shredded chicken!  IngredientsView Post

Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious make ahead lunch idea that comes together in one pot. How to makeView Post

Easy Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread

Grilled Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread

This Grilled Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread is a lighter dish made with gorgonzola cheese and fresh veggies that's ready in just 30 minutes! How to makeView Post

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a low carb lunch idea with a lemon-oregano marinade, and they're ready in 30 minutes! IngredientsView Post

Korean Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Korean Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Korean Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a healthy make ahead lunch idea made up of chicken thighs, sesame coleslaw and jasmine rice! HowView Post

Low Carb Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls

Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl {Low-Carb}

This Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl is a delicious low-carb take on your favourite takeout dish with ground chicken and cabbage. Ingredients andView Post

Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars

Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars

These Meal Prep Low Carb Big Mac Salad Jars are like a healthy cheeseburger – you probably already have the sauce ingredients!   How to makeView Post

Spicy Shrimp Stack with Mango Salsa

Spicy Shrimp Stacks with Mango Salsa

These Spicy Shrimp Stacks are a fun twist on the spicy California roll topped with fresh guacamole, bang bang sauce and homemade mango salsa. IngredientsView Post

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Chili

Crock Pot Vegetarian Lentil Chili

This Crock Pot Vegetarian Lentil Chili with sweet potatoes is a healthy spin on comfort food – it's the perfect hands-off dump dinner!  How to makeView Post

Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Sweet Chili Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Sweet Chili Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with jasmine rice, bean sprouts & cilantro are a delicious make-ahead lunch idea! Ingredients in sweet chili chickenView Post

Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef

Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef (Chipotle Copycat)

These Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef Burrito Bowls are just like Chipotle! Using a natural pressure release, the beef stays tender and flavourful. How to make barbacoaView Post

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