Healthy lunch recipes (2025)

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  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.1455 ratings

    A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Mexican bean soup with guacamole

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.147 ratings

    This warming, spiced vegetarian soup packs in goodness and is filling too. The quick-to-assemble guacamole topping tastes as good as it looks

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Chicken satay salad

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.315 ratings

    Try this no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour. Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.236 ratings

    Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Vegan chickpea curry jacket potatoes

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.96 ratings

    Get some protein into a vegan diet with this tasty chickpea curry jacket. It's an easy midweek meal, or filling lunch that packs a lot of flavour

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Kidney bean curry

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.263 ratings

    A rescue recipe for when there's nothing in the fridge or when you fancy something cheap, this curry is delicious and filling. It's healthy and vegan-friendly, too.

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.369 ratings

    This healthy low-calorie soup is a delicious way to use up courgettes when they're in season. Plus it's freezable, so you can make it in summer and enjoy all year

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Burrito bowl with chipotle black beans

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.82 ratings

    This healthy burrito bowl is chock full of veggies and greens, perfect for a filling lunch. This is one vegetarian meal that tastes just as good as it looks

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.48 ratings

    Make a batch of this stew at the weekend, then chill or freeze it in portions for easy midweek lunches. See our different toppings to keep it interesting

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Healthy chicken salad

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.38 ratings

    This easy-to-prepare healthy chicken salad is filled with zingy flavours - the simplified version is great for kids' lunchboxes too

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.59 ratings

    If you're looking for a healthy lunch bursting with the colours and flavours of summer, this delicious cod, avocado and mango salad is low in fat and calories

    • 13 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • Bombay potato frittata

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.41 ratings

    Pack in the flavour with this Indian-inspired frittata. Perfect for a healthy lunch, it's low in calories and fat and full of nutrients

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Veggie olive wraps with mustard vinaigrette

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.31 ratings

    Eat the rainbow with our simple, healthy, veggie wrap. This olive and veg sandwich makes an easy vegan, low-calorie lunch option to eat al-desko

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Moroccan-style chickpea soup

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.321 ratings

    This easy chickpea soup is packed with veg and flavoured with aromatic cumin spice. Perfect for a hearty vegetarian lunch or dinner, served with flatbreads.

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.20 ratings

    Dig out the chipotle paste and make this punchy smoky tomato, chipotle and charred sweetcorn soup. An easy midweek meal, you can freeze any leftovers

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Salmon salad with sesame dressing

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.26 ratings

    Get three of your 5-a-day, plus healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, folate and fibre in this quick, easy and low-calorie salad

    • 23 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • Quick chicken hummus bowl

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.31 ratings

    Make our healthy chicken and hummus salad bowl for a delicious budget lunch option. It can be thrown together in just 10 minutes and delivers three of your 5-a-day

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
  • Diet cola chicken

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.19 ratings

    Use a can of diet cola as a secret ingredient to enhance this chicken casserole. It's an easy and delicious weekday supper, best enjoyed with rice or pasta

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.16 ratings

    Pile chunks of chicken with cucumber, tomatoes and tzatziki to make these easy wraps. They're budget friendly and take less than 30 minutes to make

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Pesto spinach penne

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.18 ratings

    Combine pasta with spinach, pesto and tomatoes for an easy healthy meal. Tomatoes contain vitamin C, which will help your body absorb the iron in the spinach

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.21 ratings

    Use whatever small pasta shape is your favourite for this comforting bowl of minestrone soup – just amend the cooking time according to pack instructions

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Spicy tofu tahini noodle salad

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.8 ratings

    Whip up this easy noodle salad. With minimal cooking involved, it helps on the energy usage front. Switch up the veg depending on what’s in season

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Smoky chickpea salad

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.8 ratings

    Enjoy the layers of flavour and contrast of textures in this vegan salad, with crisp, fried chickpeas, crunchy raw broccoli, and a smoked paprika dressing

    • 16 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.11 ratings

    Enjoy a Mexican-inspired lunch that’s packed with flavour. As well as being quick to make, these are healthy, low in calories, plus three of your 5-a-day

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
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