21 veggie-loaded lunches
Stay fueled all afternoon with lunches that have a big helping of non-starchy veggies.
Last updated February 20, 2023
Lunch has middle child syndrome—literally sandwiched between breakfast and dinner, often fighting for attention with workday Zoom calls. But if you ask us, the midday meal should never feel meh. It shouldn’t taste like it was rushed, even if you are.
This recipe collection (fresh salads, hearty pastas, cozy soups), gives lunch the spotlight it deserves. Some are portable, others are worthy of a special brunch, but what ties them all together? They’re all loaded with non-starchy veggies. So scroll through, get inspired, and dig in.
Chow down with these veggie-loaded lunches
8
Chicken & Spring Veggie Summer Rolls
#Easy25 MIN
4
Cheese & herb stuffed zucchini with arugula salad
#Easy15 MIN
6
Veggie sandwich with lemony-black bean spread
#Easy20 MIN
8
Eggplant BLT Sandwiches
#Easy30 MIN
7
Lentil, Beet, Clementine, and Kale Salad
#Easy10 MIN
3
Italian-Inspired Vegetable Barley Soup
#Easy20 MIN
2
Grilled Vegetable Gazpacho
#Easy20 MIN
5
Hearty lentil & tomato soup
#Easy15 MIN
1
Easy Yellow Squash, Pepper, and Spinach Soup
#Easy5 MIN
3
Grilled Romaine with Caesar Dressing
#Easy15 MIN
4
Chopped Greek salad with creamy yogurt dressing
#Easy20 MIN
4
Warm Kale Salad with Onion, Mushrooms & Egg
#Easy25 MIN
9
Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Feta, Roasted Peppers and Olives
#Easy20 MIN
9
Heirloom tomato sandwiches with basil mayo
#Easy5 MIN
6
Beet & Mint Salad with Feta
#Easy15 MIN
7
Mexican Chopped Salad with Garlic-Ranch Dressing
#Easy25 MIN
6
Egg roll bowls
#Easy5 MIN
3
Israeli Salad with Crispy Lentils
#Easy15 MIN
9
Rainbow Noodle Salad with Lime Dressing
#Easy15 MIN
8
Hummus and shredded chicken vegetable wraps
#Easy10 MIN