32 Delicious & Healthy Vegetarian Lunch Ideas for Spring
This roundup of over 30 delicious, healthy vegetarian lunch ideas is perfect for eating well this spring and summer. From salads to wraps and everything in between, this list of lunch ideas is perfect for quick bites, meal prep, and warm recipes to keep your meals interesting, nutritious, and filling for the whole afternoon.
When I'm trying to eat a little healthier, lunch is usually the meal that makes or breaks my day. I want something that actually keeps me full, doesn't feel boring by day three, and (ideally) doesn't take a ton of effort to pull together. That's exactly why I put together this roundup of 32 healthy vegetarian lunch ideas - simple, satisfying meals that are easy to work into a real-life routine.
These lunches are packed with feel-good ingredients like vegetables, grains, beans, and plant-based proteins, but they're still big on flavor. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week, looking for quick work-from-home options, or just trying to break out of a lunch slump, this list has plenty of fresh inspiration to keep things interesting.
32 Healthy Vegetarian Lunch Ideas Recipes
At the beginning of 2026, I decided to prioritize meals that would allow me to thrive - and this round-up of over 30 healthy vegetarian lunch ideas ticks that box perfectly.
This roundup of healthy vegetarian lunch recipes is designed for maximum flavor, minimum effort - and all are perfect for meal prepping for the week.
I love offering ideas that are fresh, practical, and easy to rotate through. Whether you’re packing lunch for work, eating at home, or planning for the week, these healthy lunch recipes make it simple to keep lunchtime nourishing, filling, and satisfying.
The most beautiful bowl, packed with protein-rich homemade falafel (store-bought will work!), a tahini drizzle, hummus, fresh veggies, and warm toasted pitta.
So simple, but so delicious - these marinated white beans are the perfect meal-prep-friendly salad, as the flavors simply meld together and taste even better as the days go by.
If you like a warm lunch, this one is for you - a simple sweet potato roasted until caramelized and tender, and topped with chickpeas, feta, and fresh herbs.
My 15-minute lemony, basil white beans are an unmatched lunch - delicious, healthy, and great for meal prep. Serve with crusty bread.
Make this for dinner the night before and enjoy the leftovers for lunch - this one-pan vegetarian taco bowl is so flavorful and the perfect filling, healthy lunch.
Another delicious way to use up your homemade falafels - load them up in a wrap with fresh veggies and a homemade easy tahini sauce. Yum!
Snack plate vibes that serve perfectly as a light lunch. Crunchy harissa chickpeas, tangy whipped feta, and fresh veggies work perfectly with lightly toasted pitta to dip.
This easy Greek pasta salad recipe is the perfect summer lunch. It’s made with plenty of fresh, healthy vegetables, pasta, tangy feta, fresh herbs, and a simple and delicious dressing.
Like coronation chicken, but make it vegetarian! Mildly spiced with curry powder, sultanas, onion, and lettuce - the perfect light and refreshing veggie sandwich filling.
Crispy baked tofu, caramelised roasted sweet potatoes, and a bed of fresh veggies with a light vinaigrette dressing. Nothing better.
A lovely, minimum-effort, one-pot meal that's packed with fiber, protein, and nutrients. Great as a warm lunch or light dinner.
This easy tofu shawarma is a fantastic vegan protein source for wraps and salads, and is packed with delicious earthy spices and flavors. Perfect for meal prepping in 25 minutes.
Light, colourful and super satisfying, this beautiful chickpea salad makes the perfect healthy lunch. Made with crispy roasted chickpeas for a high-protein crouton effect!
A 10-minute and low-calorie quick fix for your pizza cravings! This easy tortilla pizzas are extremely versatile and ultra delicious.
A homemade 'posh' baked beans recipe with roasted tomatoes and garlic, and the addition of a dollop of plant-based cream cheese for a velvety, creamy sauce.
These chickpea gyros are so simple and so delicious. They’re ready in under 30 minutes, and make the perfect light, flavor-packed summer lunch or dinner.
This white bean and cucumber salad is the perfect easy lunch when it’s too hot to cook! The herby, tangy salad pairs perfectly with the creamy ricotta base.
Delicious and easy roasted chickpea flatbreads served with an epic garlic and feta sauce! A flavour-packed lunch that you can bulk-prep for a week's worth of lunches.
This quick and easy vegetarian caesar salad is, in a word, divine. Topped with golden breaded tofu and a side of fries for the perfect summer lunch.
Pesto eggs are the perfect quick and easy brunch, lunch, or dinner! This recipe is ready in under 15 minutes and excellent served with toasted ciabatta to mop everything up.
This delicious classic Greek salad, with added chickpeas for protein and fiber, is perfect as a light lunch or colorful side dish.
A delicious high-protein vegetarian or vegan lunch recipe, these buffalo tofu wraps served with a greek yoghurt ranch-style dressing are a flavor-packed quick and easy recipe.
These easy vegetarian gyros are absolutely delicious and a fantastic quick lunch or light dinner with Greek flavors.
This simple recipe shows you how to make homemade falafel from scratch - you'll never want to buy premade falafel again!
This simple and easy Mediterranean lentil salad is healthy, hearty, and the perfect light lunch or side dish.
This light and simple Potato and Green Bean Salad is fresh, vibrant, and satisfying - it’s perfect as a side dish or a light lunch.
A fresh, vibrant salad packed with basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and chickpeas for a protein boost - perfect for BBQs, packed lunches, or light dinners.
This colorful Mediterranean chickpea salad is a great recipe for anyone who wants a vibrant, balanced, and veggie-forward light lunch or side dish.
These Halloumi Wraps are fresh, healthy, and packed with flavour - perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or casual work lunch.
This dense bean salad is the perfect meal-prep friendly high-protein, and high-fiber lunch. It's really versatile and packed with good flavors!
This delicious high protein black bean salad is packed with delicious flavors and healthy ingredients - it's great as a light lunch or dinner with a handful of tortilla chips.
This vibrant yet simple Italian white bean salad is the perfect light lunch or summery side.
