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Delicious Lunch Ideas

A collection of 12 easy and delicious lunch recipes that can be prepared quickly and are perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Proteins
  • 1 pound Beef For grilling
  • 1 cup Barbecue sauce For marinating beef
  • 2 fillets Salmon fillet For baking or pan-frying
  • 1 can Tuna For tuna salad
  • 2 large Eggs For scrambling with salmon
  • 2 large Boiled eggs For tuna salad
Vegetables & Fruits
  • 1 large Avocado For topping or salad
  • 2 medium Tomatoes For salads and baking
  • 1 medium Onion For topping beef
  • 1 large Sweet potato To serve with grilled beef
  • 1 medium Cucumber For garnishing salmon
  • 1 cup Peas For serving with salmon
  • 1 head Broccoli For sautéing or steaming
  • 1 medium Eggplant For rice bowl
  • 1 cup Ginoca Or a similar vegetable
Grains & Legumes
  • 2 cups Rice To cook for rice bowls
  • 1 can Beans For rice bowl topping
Dairy
  • 1 cup Cheese For baked broccoli
Oils & Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For various preparations
Nuts
  • 1 cup Nuts For salads

Method
 

Grilled Barbecue Beef
  1. Marinate your beef in barbecue sauce for at least 30 minutes (overnight is ideal for more flavor).
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high.
  3. Grill the marinated beef for about 6-8 minutes per side or until it reaches your desired doneness.
  4. Serve on a baked sweet potato and top with sliced avocado, diced tomato, and onion.
Baked Salmon Fillet
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  3. Place cucumber slices and tomato halves around the salmon on a baking tray.
  4. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until salmon is flaky.
  5. Serve with a salad of nuts and fresh lettuce.
Pan-Fried Salmon with Eggs
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of olive oil.
  2. Fry the salmon for about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. In the same pan, scramble or fry two eggs to your liking.
  4. Serve with sliced avocado, peas, and steamed broccoli.
Tuna Salad
  1. In a bowl, mix one can of drained tuna with diced boiled eggs and raw avocado.
  2. Season with a dash of salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon for freshness.
  3. Serve on lettuce leaves or wholegrain wraps.
Cheesy Baked Broccoli
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place broccoli florets in a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.
Sautéed Fish with Ginoca
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add cut fish fillet, and cook for about 4 minutes until golden.
  2. Toss in steamed broccoli and chopped Ginoca, continue sautéing for an additional 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Rice Bowl with Fish and Veggies
  1. Cook your rice as per package instructions.
  2. Serve the rice topped with sautéed fish, steamed broccoli, black beans, diced eggplant, and fresh cucumber and tomato.
Refreshing Salad
  1. Toss together diced tomato, avocado, cucumber, and chopped nuts.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
  1. Cook your pasta according to package directions.
  2. In a separate pan, quickly sauté chopped fresh tomatoes until they break down a bit and create a sauce, about 5 minutes.
  3. Combine pasta with the sauce and serve hot!

Notes

Many of these dishes can be made ahead and stored for easy meals during the week. Feel free to toss in any extra veggies you have on hand or substitute ingredients as necessary.