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We have over 200 easy and healthy lunch ideas (and counting!) for you to enjoy any day of the week. These lunch recipes are 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, with loads of vegan and vegetarian options, too. You’ll find homemade salads, pasta recipes, soups (this vegan cream of broccoli soup is the best!), and more. Plus, plenty of healthy meal-prep ideas, like these chipotle tofu quinoa bowls and this fresh rainbow veggie mason jar salad. These quick and easy lunch ideas are guaranteed to keep you full and satisfied until dinner.

Easy Meal-Prep Lunches

Looking to get a headstart on your lunches for the busy week ahead? These easy ideas are some of our favorite make-ahead lunches that are high in protein and filled with healthy ingredients.

Latest Healthy Lunch Ideas

Whether you’re looking for some vegan lunch inspiration or your next gluten-free meal prep idea, we hope you’ll find a recipe that you love in the collection below. These meal ideas are nutritious, low-carb, and many are make-ahead friendly.

bowl of red lentil soup with cream and herbs

Red Lentil Soup

Overhead view of taco soup in bowl, garnished with avocado, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, and lime

Chicken Taco Soup

overhead of lentil salad with carrots served in a clear glass bowl with wooden spoon

Lentil Salad

Overhead view of Hawaiian macaroni salad in serving bowl

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

overhead of a glass bowl with creamy potato salad with eggs

Healthy Potato Salad

cooked quinoa on a spoon

How to Cook Quinoa

overhead of a white bowl with vegan caesar kale salad with crispy chickpeas and tahini dressing

Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpea Croutons

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Hummus

overhead of a white bowl with greens and tahini dressing on grilled vegetables

Grilled Vegetable Salad for Summer

Overhead view of a bowl of broccoli soup garnished with broccoli, chili flakes, vegan creme fraiche, and a lemon slice, next to another bowl, some lemon slices, and some spoons

Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

One Pot Vegetable Chickpea Curry

Tuscan Kale White Bean Soup

Tuscan Kale White Bean Soup

bowl of creamy wild rice soup with thyme and bread

Creamy Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

Roasted Red Pepper + Tomato Quinoa Soup -- ready in 30 minutes, hearty, healthy and delicious! [vegan + gluten-free]

Roasted Red Pepper Soup With Tomato and Quinoa

Butternut Squash + Apple Soup -- made with roasted vegetables, rosemary, cinnamon and a ton of other spices! [VEGAN]

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Anti-Inflammatory Carrot Soup with Ginger and Turmeric

Anti-Inflammatory Ginger & Turmeric Carrot Soup

Instant Pot Vegan Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Instant Pot Vegan Wild Rice Soup

Healthy Cauliflower Soup for the Holidays

Cauliflower Soup

A bowl of chicken noodle soup with a spoon in it, surrounded by a napkin, crackers, and parsley

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Vegan Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk

Roasted Pumpkin Soup