Healthy Vegetarian Lunch Recipes
Find healthy, delicious vegetarian lunch recipes including sandwiches and wraps. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.
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18 Cold Vegetarian Lunch Ideas for Adults
![a recipe photo of the Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Cucumber Sandwich](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/cGb5YBgTFerDd8mPly1tu3yhY0E=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-SEO-62-Spinach-and-Cucumber-Sandwich-with-Sun-Dried-Tomato-Hummus-Hero-3x2-8728-74141addd6d74fb38b13ec94ccbd9fe7.jpg)
Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Cucumber Sandwich
![Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/U8nC34-8UsLa-yGyS9p748hqrLE=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/45385361-a951a08ad5934ccca44c86410222b020.jpg)
13 High-Protein Vegetarian Salads for Lunch
![a recipe photo of the 5-Ingredient Brie & Blackberry Jam Grilled Cheese](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/2FJVKJw5u9pI7tML4zvC5hVXx2k=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-5-ingredient-brie-and-black-berry-jam-grilled-cheese-step-05-0803-0ec395a42f14405cb15bb7f6c68ba1bd.jpg)
5-Ingredient Brie and Blackberry Jam Grilled Cheese
![a recipe photo of the Curried Cauliflower Salad Sandwiches](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/T7MptmKmyVUZuVMfGwuVmtVHrEA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/JS-CauliflowerSaladSandwich-1x1-Beauty-2-0135064414801928-e5eb2f50829c41ffb6068e87ff116377.jpg)
19 Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Lunch Recipes
![Baked Falafel Sandwiches](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/0JKUIvJbrl_AL8fNHAxMBzKZfFQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7854420-f10378250bf44659a29855e4221b658c.jpg)
15 Vegan Sandwiches That Are Perfect for Lunch
![a recipe photo of the Gut-Healthy Miso Soup](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/zIu9muIazE2ddTfaF6ajEVHJ3qE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/gut-healthy-miso-soup-beauty-314-cf8a057bd6ce4ed994f46fa53b2505d7.jpg)
21 Easy High-Protein Vegetarian Lunches in 15 Minutes
![a recipe photo of the Sweet Potato Grilled Cheese](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/3NFubjRUzEgFbSBfzx32_4sprWY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/sweet-potato-grilled-cheese-3x2-135-73dd84718db14a81b4ae9cfa7860d075.jpg)
Sweet Potato Grilled Cheese
![a recipe photo of the Curried Cauliflower Salad Sandwiches](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/T7MptmKmyVUZuVMfGwuVmtVHrEA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/JS-CauliflowerSaladSandwich-1x1-Beauty-2-0135064414801928-e5eb2f50829c41ffb6068e87ff116377.jpg)
Curried Cauliflower Salad Sandwiches
![a recipe photo of the Lemony Lentil & Cauliflower Soup](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/05y1vnDAGc54ZAcsvc-hjui3oqg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/lemony-lentil-cauliflower-soup-463-f8becbbfee18435091914b93515fd05d.jpg)
Lemony Lentil & Cauliflower Cup Soup
![a recipe photo of the Peanut Noodle Soup](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/jqlEV3s4JXAxAYj7o-vr-b8XPqs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/peanut-noodle-soup-beauty-353-b5bebf3725464211bb020d7b886454a8.jpg)
Peanut Noodle Cup Soup
![Side view photo of 3 jars of Anti-Inflammatory Eat-the-Rainbow soup after broth is added with lid on top.](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/t8egNOytbLq5TviHrye4X_eRTJ8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Anti-inflammatory-soup-beauty-29-69a6c9fc22934f378e967a5ecc32120e.jpg)
Eat-the-Rainbow Vegetable Soup
![Piled-High Greek Vegetable Pitas](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/_z5uyUxIhCE0QpRtExecCO83kcg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6638411-485398b8432f425b800b7416a939d60a.jpg)
18 High-Protein Vegetarian Lunches in Three Steps or Less
![a recipe photo of the Cucumber Chickpea Salad with Feta & Lemon](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/u-xa5y4WTDUyjQWWnH1P2BYYVgk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/CucumberChickpeaSaladwithFetaandLemon-RM-1118-1-1-2000-72c31e663e234faf9434690905aacb11.jpg)
15 Vegetarian Lunch Recipes in Three Steps or Less
![Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Tahini Sauce](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/nJKIcU-n73sQWnk_3_gLSx2-PmY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/45654661-f67619abf7e141d09e587d2199a4f4da.jpg)
13 High-Protein Vegetarian Lunches for Fall
![Green Goddess Wraps on 2 plates with sparkling water](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/b0CxBoSa8s_AydJoYiVdo9LNIds=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Green-Goddess-Wrap-Cropped-2000-a4d1b7b32e544e998f2e25d4bf9258f3.jpg)
Green Goddess Wrap
![Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/TWnT8DBdC26JCJFxJqFz8-4Kpb8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/vegetarian-chopped-power-salad-with-creamy-cilantro-dressing-72b21c0e2e764cccb6e0780090725843.jpg)
21 Easy Vegetarian Lunches That Are Diabetes-Friendly
![a recipe photo of the Cucumber & Tomato Sandwich](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/NjsC8XoGFY6oUTEA-VAS6pkukI0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-SEO-62-Cucumber-and-Tomato-Sandwich-Hero-9340-1-08b645675bc54b95b0aa83676073c986.jpg)
14 High-Protein Vegetarian Lunches for Summer Ready in 10 Minutes
![a recipe photo of the Curried Cauliflower Salad Sandwiches](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/T7MptmKmyVUZuVMfGwuVmtVHrEA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/JS-CauliflowerSaladSandwich-1x1-Beauty-2-0135064414801928-e5eb2f50829c41ffb6068e87ff116377.jpg)
18 Three-Step Vegetarian Lunches to Help Fight Inflammation
![spinach artichoke dip grilled cheese](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/YWkECn9n0newbHXfjXlyEpNkyn8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spinach-artichoke-dip-grilled-cheese-cfb435d30b45425ca1368119dc65811d.jpg)
20 High-Protein Vegetarian Lunches for Summer
![Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/vwIkbCrjzXQFw0iu7Jh9yf9JgTM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/kale-and-quinoa-salad-with-lemon-dressing-50e7ff379b924df8ab3dd665e2efefb5.jpg)
21 High-Fiber Vegetarian Lunch Recipes
![A cross section view of a sandwich on whole-wheat toast, filled with a cream cheese dill spread and sliced cucumbers](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Dm830ciVYajzOpmT-MJV4teMjqs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cucumber-sandwich-7949991-3x2-f111dce9bcf44c788803c46a0c31f330.jpg)
Cucumber Sandwich
![Overhead view of a baking dish of Spinach & Mushroom Quiche recipe](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Ec5oTe9SFNzLmznU-4k-2vBwCGo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spinach-mushroom-quiche-beauty-278023-4000x2700-270436f7634742ee8e0fc792942b8b44.jpg)
Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
![a recipe photo of the Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/VVHdCuOfW5x1ag5Bmp3VNMFnVh8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-269488-cabbage-diet-soup-hero-3x2-0361-830718d032664b51890d0ed12f8b15e0.jpg)
Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
![Cucumber vinegar salad in a blue bowl](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Feb1KO17LP7JceG2zgMS7YvRq6o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cucumber-vinegar-salad-7949982-step-4-c2a2de432b8f45ad9777156ff38e8dc6.jpg)
Cucumber Vinegar Salad
![Veggie & hummus sandwich](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/21AGduGIFYPCORKMwiQSHYfT8UU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/veggie-hummus-sandwich-3x2-9ad327487c3149d6a06d6b65b2d49ee4.jpg)
Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
![overhead shot of avocado toast with a fried egg on top](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Iiz63EVen1T3xxqnMWywdYXOjD8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-267169-avocado-egg-toast-Hero-02-037627ac211748fc857b5a69989fa8e9.jpg)
Avocado-Egg Toast
![Cucumber Sandwich](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/3pBJ5KO8-ohbM8MrW9QXwJ-DUVs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cucumber-sandwich-eddcc95811f5426094ea5dbea6a6b026.jpg)
28 Vegetarian Sandwich Ideas
![Japanese Cucumber Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/4EVup52XddUP3oeCGia0QtlTV20=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Japanese-Cucumber-Salad-Hero-Forks-4000-edb23aa12d234a0281fb5c5e9b204ec3.jpg)
Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
![Cucumber Yogurt Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/bR2erjeUQrHLFEe6aQMi1S-gj4g=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/247594-cucumber-yogurt-salad-beauty-horizontal-87018c4344004111b05e2043f0ec0c8f.jpg)
Cucumber-Yogurt Salad
![Overhead view of a wooden serving bowl of Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella recipe](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/bqDXdfp_8oYR5ngjIeaUkYLjOrM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/eat-the-rainbow-chopped-salad-with-basil-mozzarella-beauty-185-278133-4000x2700-56879ac756cd46ea97944768847b7ea5.jpg)
Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella
![creamy cucumber soup](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/UVaEKmlqD9KF2cuDl-4Gue_8Nwk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-252056-CreamyCucumberSoup-10938-df37b7652db6489c98f1345f5cd90987.jpg)
Creamy Cucumber Soup
![Garlic Hummus](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ThOFSSlE6bScepFTGPDvnOFkC8Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/garlic-hummus_0-fb859d0f9d314a7bbb0bb9a5839abf5f.jpg)
Garlic Hummus
![Overhead view of a white bowl of Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl recipe on a reddish brown tile tabletop](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/sGKSN1LemSb-9QFrJ_vRfy9qdn0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ewl-black-bean-quinoa-bowl-beauty-260726-4000x2700-5a5cd98cc841463680ac7875ec64ed87.jpg)
Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl
![Overhead view of a bowl of Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup recipe](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Wjxgc5YBei6EG-GAW7OZyU7KZdo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/roasted-cauliflower-and-potato-curry-soup-hero-2977-256519-4000x2700-ecbaf7c2b8434763b4c1f3ae8ececc21.jpg)
Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup
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Zucchini & Mushroom Sauté
![6440439.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/XDDS9vt8zvBzvmC38CkApgSnO4Q=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6440439-595dbfabe26345808f41f1998a6ea311.jpg)
Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie
![Creamy White Bean Soup in bowls](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/9rm7aBm3AEvWvIUcfxyi50LCCYg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/BATCH34_SEO_CreamyWhiteBeanSoup_029-40016c41f1e84e4eb4953ee5608bd22f.jpg)
Creamy White Bean Soup
![6726461.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/FG9wGuHgqvnvH-Vg2wC79Mo6Tm0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6726461-11580edf74824998ad90d70482792836.jpg)
28 High-Protein Vegetarian Lunch Ideas
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Crispy Air-Fryer French Fries
![Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/m69xcTdZITEWSQcBYh3utQVCdwc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Mozzarella-Basil-Zucchini-Frittata-14801a4cf68b480298d7436d8a694b3d.jpg)
Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata
![Overhead view of a white bowl of Creamy Radish Soup recipe](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/XPrRR_jSPoFR_yGeAFyzEPD6BOw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ewl-creamy-radish-soup-hero-h-250925-4000x4000-bb248acbf00f47d9ba65274aa6569542.jpg)
Creamy Radish Soup
![Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ACeBsxBVQxxQ-b41GSA7tLh2I6Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6440440-495d68a4c54d474bae94395846432238.jpg)
Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie
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Creamy Asparagus-Potato Soup
![Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Z6HmbeDxDw5RjtnU9Zt1F96AZF4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/52419561-00c3660df8c2408eba0b2cd5a72cb1a8.jpg)
16 Vegetarian Lunches That Are Easy to Make
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Gomae (Japanese-Style Spinach)
![5592991.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/T6rMQgqmHrwsOg6xdbktUSb70q0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5592991-2be59dc822c643488f76f3104889de53.jpg)
Carrot-Cucumber Salad
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Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
![Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing, low angle on a plate](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/kJwyFqIEvo9plcAv-whHD5gPvjM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Stuffed-Sweet-Potato-with-Hummus-Dressing-3x2-08b61afee96247638c794cca5a1a8c43.jpg)
Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
![6318299.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Q56DK6pEOZ-izmZFRcnTXIRHHoQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6318299-712b5e1540a044eaa071daa1b5ca0257.jpg)
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
![Egg Salad and Watercress Tea Sandwiches](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/hSJJDZcXYH-1FMglh-UqIqzgKS4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/JF-Egg-Salad-and-Watercress-Tea-Sandwiches-6494-8c2c2dcec6ea4191b967d6f19a0cf572.jpg)
25 Vegetarian Lunch Ideas That Can Help Reduce Inflammation
![Marinated Grilled Vegetable Kebabs](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/HP23KYu97YNZQRanSu-nx8QU_A0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6272027-242adeb20ad34d46a201a932548583a0.jpg)
Marinated Grilled Vegetable Kebabs
![Spinach & Mushroom Quiche](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/NMC5LSpq1AnSWTmRm3Y0RseWv5o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7582923-c32367853b314c8cb6c3d3c98088ef29.jpg)
Our 20 Most Popular Vegetarian Recipes of 2022
![Chickpea "Chicken" Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/STH2u4LsL4k5XWZl2j--JGpNCeY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6974155-917fd525434e43f5b52a8cab408976b6.jpg)
Chickpea "Chicken" Salad
![a photo of a plated Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ls9fyWu7LBT4-1FUBgtj8WsVLw0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6183602-b3e4206d75dd4925954984e0745bac58.jpg)
Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
![a recipe photo of the Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/dZuurSDr-qTcgXCzWYIm5CGXVHg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-258195-Chickpea-Quinoa-Bowl-Roasted-Red-Pepper-Sauce-2x3-Beauty-afce60573a34456aa5f1df5a078766ec.jpg)
Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
![4518422.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/NgXfJ5zSdSLzfEKt9C1s9fpHRj0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4518422-8b9bac307f7a4d7fb4379b8c647b806d.jpg)
Fresh Fruit Salad
![4473520.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/5-rhtBoSxyFG8Y54GoIZNd5oKyg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4473520-5c1935713f6a48be9adeadeb194dfd01.jpg)
Bean & Barley Soup
![Vegetable Cabbage Soup](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/WmqDvPuCl51VpDG398e-s2J1tFE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/vegetable-cabbage-soup-53479cb13fd247378166412b4fc27d10.jpg)
Vegetable Cabbage Soup
![Vegetarian Taco Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/TxoFsm7pFQ1zkGKKPrXNcEDiBIQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/39027161-9d983fa5231049d885aab82ad6e14dd4.jpg)
Vegetarian Taco Salad
![Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/m_ZCDxUjbcVHLdTyD3f52pi1ABU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7010616-441855c3228347afa7c8f32041bbda95.jpg)
Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
![5604321.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/1DHPw_6XbZPwVme8t4b7P76zTT4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5604321-c5f3dc4987e44a9d94e2f88cd1aad47e.jpg)
Vegetable and Tofu Soup
![5241956.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/uIAA4OZuqynQ9w0X2RDV-NOpPFw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5241956-c0550b4eda8049aaa34cc594986d955d.jpg)
Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps