Lunch Recipes From Top Chefs
Turn any midday meal into an occasion worth celebrating with this collection of incredible lunch recipes. Find sandwiches, salads, light and healthy dishes and more — all guaranteed to bring a burst of flavor to your regular spread. With options like these, lunch hour can’t come soon enough.
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Blackened Shrimp
Appetizer | Caribbean
211 CAL.
Blackened Shrimp
10 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 15m
Blackened shrimp can bring full heat or a mild touch by adjusting the amount of cayenne. Whether you like it hot or mild, this quick and easy blackened shrimp recipe will add a delicious element to your plate as an appetizer, lunch or dinner.
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Chef Janet
211 CALORIES / SERVING
Green Chili Stew
Dinner | Mexican
617 CAL.
Green Chili Stew
14 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 40m
This spicy island green chili stew is a tantalizing fusion of bold flavors that brings the vibrancy of the tropics to your table. This exotic stew combines the heat of green chilies with the creaminess of coconut milk, creating a perfect balance of spicy and savory notes. (See notes 1.)
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Verified Chef
Chef Kevin R.
617 CALORIES / SERVING
Air Fryer Meatballs
Appetizer | Italian
372 CAL.
Air Fryer Meatballs
9 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 25m
Air fryer meatballs are quick and easy. Juicy and tender, these meatballs are versatile and pair well with a variety of side dishes.
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Verified Chef
Chef Luke
372 CALORIES / SERVING
Grain Bowl
Dinner | Mediterranean
856 CAL.
Grain Bowl
20 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 38m
This vegan grain bowl is one answer to getting the biggest nutrient and flavor burst in every bite. It can be personalized to suit your palate perfectly and can be made in advance for convenient meal prep.
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Chef Jackie
856 CALORIES / SERVING
Beef Taco
Dinner | Mexican
336 CAL.
Beef Taco
13 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 30m
This beef taco recipe is the perfect easy weeknight dinner. In just a few steps, flavorful and delicious beef tacos are ready to eat.
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Verified Chef
Chef Luke
336 CALORIES / SERVING
Japanese Curry
Dinner | Asian
412 CAL.
Japanese Curry
20 Ingredients - 12 Steps - 55m
Sink into hearty comfort with this Japanese curry recipe. This rich Japanese curry sauce pairs perfectly with fluffy steamed rice for a satisfying, warming meal.
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Giselle Park
412 CALORIES / SERVING
Vegan Chili
Dinner | New American
271 CAL.
Vegan Chili
14 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 1h
Vegan chili is a robust and comforting dish that's perfect for any season. This vegan chili recipe is a one-pot wonder, brimming with hearty lentils and vegetables.
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Verified Chef
Chef Jackie
271 CALORIES / SERVING
Lentil Chili
Dinner | New American
271 CAL.
Lentil Chili
20 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 1h 5m
This vegan lentil chili is a bowlful of comfort and nourishment with a fun twist when served with a toppings bar. This lentil chili recipe makes a big batch that can serve many, or just one or two people for several days.
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Chef Jackie
271 CALORIES / SERVING
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Lunch | Italian
316 CAL.
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
15 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 30m
Zesty Italian pasta salad is a step up from your everyday pasta salad. It features featuring flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and capers combined with tender pasta and a zingy homemade dressing.
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Chef Rachel S.
316 CALORIES / SERVING
Keto Burger
Dinner | New American
1123 CAL.
Keto Burger
12 Ingredients - 9 Steps - 35m
What's more keto than a bacon-wrapped, cheese-bomb loaded keto burger finished with fresh avocado? Grill, pan sear, or air fry... this is the perfect summer treat!
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Verified Chef
Chef Julia
1123 CALORIES / SERVING
Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter
Dinner | Italian
555 CAL.
Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter
8 Ingredients - 11 Steps - 35m
Tender, light and buttery, these ricotta gnocchi are paired with a fragrant sage brown butter to bring them over the top. Using ricotta cheese instead of potato makes this gnocchi easier to work with and always results in tender, light dumplings.
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Chef Jennifer C.
555 CALORIES / SERVING
Chopped Cheese Sandwich
Dinner | New American
1096 CAL.
Chopped Cheese Sandwich
16 Ingredients - 10 Steps - 25m
Relish the taste of New York's bodegas with this chopped cheese sandwich recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner, it's a simple, hearty meal that brings the city's street food flavors to your kitchen.
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Giselle Park
1096 CALORIES / SERVING
Chinese Eggplant
Dinner | Chinese
410 CAL.
Chinese Eggplant
18 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 35m
Broaden your eggplant horizons with this quick and easy braised Chinese eggplant recipe. Cooked in a spicy yet savory Sichuan-style sauce, the eggplant becomes meltingly tender and makes for a delicious side to any Chinese dinner.
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Verified Chef
Chef Jared
410 CALORIES / SERVING
BBQ Chicken Salad
Dinner | New American
240 CAL.
BBQ Chicken Salad
11 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 36m
Say hello to your next favorite summer barbecue side kick with this BBQ chicken salad. An updated twist on a classic, this tangy, light, refreshing, and healthy BBQ chicken salad recipe is perfect to add to a sandwich, or just thrown into a cup to eat on the go!
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Verified Chef
Chef Julia
240 CALORIES / SERVING
Creamy Pesto Pasta
Dinner | Italian
679 CAL.
Creamy Pesto Pasta
11 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 20m
Easy and simple creamy pesto pasta will have you coming back for more. The creamy pesto sauce is also delicious in wraps and sandwiches too! Nothing beats the freshness and flavor of this sauce.
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Verified Chef
Chef Raina
679 CALORIES / SERVING
Black Eyed Pea Soup
Dinner | African
250 CAL.
Black Eyed Pea Soup
13 Ingredients - 9 Steps - 1h 50m
Black eyed pea soup has become a traditional dish served in the African American community to usher in good luck at the New Year. This authentic black eyed pea soup recipe is a comforting delight to the palate and soul.
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Verified Chef
Chef Janet
250 CALORIES / SERVING
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