872 lunch recipes

Make-ahead beef and bean burritos with enchilada sauce and melty cheddar, wrapped in foil for grab-and-go lunches. Eat them cold or microwave in a minute. Meal prep for the whole week.

Honey chicken muffins are savory cornmeal-flour muffins packed with cooked chicken, buttermilk, applesauce, dry mustard, and a drizzle of honey. A protein-rich grab-and-go lunch or snack from the muffin tin.

No-cook black bean salad with diced cucumber, plum tomato, celery, slivered basil, orange zest, and lemon juice. A bright vegan side that gets better as it sits and doubles as a protein-packed lunch.

Mushroom Madness open-face sandwiches piled with marinated mushrooms and red onion, a curry-mustard bechamel and bubbling melted Swiss on rye. A warm, savory brunch or lunch plate with bold flavor in every bite.

Pizza sandwiches turn toasted English muffins into quick mini pizzas, topped with a homemade herb tomato sauce, cottage cheese, and parmesan, then broiled bubbly. A fast, lighter take on pizza night for snacks or lunch.

Kraut burgers, also called bierocks or runzas, tuck a savory ground beef, cabbage, and onion filling inside soft baked bread dough. A hearty Great Plains hand pie, brushed with butter and great for packing in lunches.

Tender roast pork layered with roasted potatoes, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and crisp romaine on lavosh with aioli. This NYC-inspired rolled sandwich is a make-ahead lunch that slices beautifully for picnics and parties.

Puchero is to Mexican cooking what Pot-au-Feu is to French. The difference lies in Puchero's imaginative combination of vegetables and fruits. Since it is even more delicious the second day, this recipe will make an ample amount to serve 8 for dinner, with some left over for lunch the following day.

Curried turkey sandwich layers diced leftover turkey with crisp apple, celery, and scallions in a yogurt-mayo dressing warmed with curry powder, piled between slices of whole wheat toast. A fresh, fast lunch from the Thanksgiving carcass.

Smoked turkey, steamed broccoli, and melted Monterey Jack rolled up in store-bought crepes and baked until gooey. This 4-ingredient, 20-minute crepe is a light, quick lunch or dinner that feels way fancier than it is.

As promised, here is another easy & healthy breakfast idea that can be done in 15-20 min. It's high in protein, low in fat, and a great breakfast when you're on the go! This would also double as a lunch as well!

Another old favourite traditionally made with eggs, Matza Brei is a Passover classic and an ideal Breakfast (Lunch, Dinner or mid-afternoon snack if you ask my Brothers). If you eat Soy on Passover, this is awesome. Otherwise just wait a week ;)

Made this for lunch today, and it was yummy. It was like a frittata or omelette. The recipe was quite easy to follow, and I think I can use leftover chicken or turkey meat to replace pork. Have saved the recipe to my recipe box! Thanks for sharing it.

One of the most representative dishes of my city, Bogotá, and the many foreigners who visit us, want to return again soon to try this wonder of culinary, typical of my country. You can accompany a soup with rice and avocado and becomes a perfect recipe for a family lunch. The times of cooking that I show you in this recipe are in a pressure cooker. If you are using a traditional pot, increase in average 15 minutes.

This Curried Crab Quiche combines the sweet, delicate taste of crab meat with the warm, aromatic notes of curry powder and nutty Swiss cheese, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. The creamy egg custard ties the flavors together, creating a sophisticated yet approachable dish ideal for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. The recipe is straightforward, with marinating the crab meat enhancing its flavor, and the quiche bakes to a golden, set perfection.

Thai pork with basil stir fries thinly sliced pork loin with garlic, chilies, and a full bunch of fresh basil in a soupy fish sauce broth. Ready in 25 minutes over rice or noodles.