Lunch recipes

Lunch recipes built for the midday break: cold salads, quick snacks and make-ahead bowls that come together in 5 to 25 minutes. Much of the collection leans on edamame, in a sesame cucumber salad, a chickpea and cabbage salad, a Greek salad with edamame and a crispy rice salad, and several of these are written for meal prep, so a batch made on Sunday covers the work week.

Quicker options include bean and cheese burritos, a Mediterranean feta salad and a Greek yogurt dip with sourdough cheese crackers. Soups such as easy lentil soup suit colder days. Check the time in each title to match your lunch break, and look for the meal-prep recipes when you want to pack lunches ahead.

Restaurant-Style Edamame Pods

Edamame Pods in 10 Minutes

4.00 (4 Ratings)

Garlic, soy sauce, and sea salt flavor these Edamame Pods. This guide includes an ingredient substitution table and takes only 10 minutes total.

Sticky Garlic Teriyaki Edamame

Garlic Teriyaki Edamame

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Ready in 15 minutes, Garlic Teriyaki Edamame is a savory snack. The cooking process ensures a thick glaze for a healthy, high-protein appetizer.

Pan-Seared Soy Sesame Edamame

Soy Sesame Edamame

4.00 (5 Ratings)

Soy Sesame Edamame with a bold umami kick. This recipe includes an ingredient substitution table for your preferences. Ready in just 15 minutes.

Cucumber Edamame Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Cucumber Edamame Salad Meal Prep

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Crunchy and protein-packed is this Cucumber Edamame Salad with Sesame Ginger. Check out the quick recipe specs and try this Japanese edamame salad recipe.

Quinoa Edamame Salad with Sesameginger Dressing

Quinoa Edamame Salad: Meal Prep

4.20 (5 Ratings)

Includes a detailed guide on what each ingredient brings. This Quinoa Edamame Salad with Sesameginger Dressing is a smart choice for healthy meal prep.

Chickpea Edamame and Cabbage Salad with Sesame Dressing

Chickpea Edamame and Cabbage Salad

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Includes a guide for keeping it fresh to maintain the crunch. This Chickpea Edamame and Cabbage Salad is for busy professionals seeking healthy lunches.

SuperGreen Edamame Salad: Protein-Rich and Nutty

SuperGreen Edamame Salad

3.80 (5 Ratings)

Ready in 25 minutes, SuperGreen Edamame Salad. This recipe includes a component breakdown for a balanced, protein-rich lunch you can prep for the week.

Spicy Garlic Ginger Edamame in 20 Minutes

Garlic Ginger Edamame

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Healthy snack lovers will enjoy this Garlic Ginger Edamame. It includes an ingredient role table to ensure you get a glossy, salty sweet glaze every time.

Restaurant Style Garlic Sesame Edamame

Garlic Sesame Edamame

5.00 (4 Ratings)

Garlic Sesame Edamame is a protein-packed snack with a savory honey-soy glaze. It includes a quick recipe specs section. Ready in just 15 minutes.

Crispy Spicy Roasted Edamame

Spicy Roasted Edamame

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Health-conscious snackers will love this Spicy Roasted Edamame. The guide includes quick recipe specs to help you achieve a smoky, high protein crunch.

Sesame Edamame Salad in 20 Minutes

Sesame Edamame Salad

5.00 (6 Ratings)

Healthy lunch preppers will love this Sesame Edamame Salad. It includes an ingredient swap table to help you customize the crunch and flavor.

High-Protein Chickpea Edamame Salad with Ginger Sesame

Chickpea Edamame Salad Meal Prep

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Need a Chickpea Edamame Salad with Ginger Sesame for lunch? This balanced meal prep recipe uses a zingy dressing and includes an ingredient swap table.

Protein-Packed Greek Salad with Edamame

Greek Salad with Edamame

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Soggy greens ruin fresh salads. This Greek Salad with Edamame keeps vegetables dry so dressing sticks, and it includes a section Why This Combination Works.

Pan-Seared Garlic Sesame Edamame

Sesame Edamame in 12 Minutes

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Boiling edamame often leaves pods mushy and bland. This Sesame Edamame uses a searing method for a nutty crust and includes the Recipe Specs section.

Sweet and Spicy Edamame with Chili Crunch

Sweet and Spicy Edamame

4.00 (4 Ratings)

Learn why the glaze sticks to every pod in our detailed guide. This Sweet and Spicy Edamame is a high-protein snack for health-conscious foodies.

Garlic Soy Edamame Recipe with Fresh Ginger

Garlic Soy Edamame Recipe

4.75 (4 Ratings)

This Garlic Soy Edamame Recipe is a savory plant-based treat. This Japanese Edamame Appetizer includes Recipe Quick Specs. Ready in just 15 minutes.

Ultra-Crispy Edamame: High Protein Snack

Crispy Edamame in 22 Minutes

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Looking for a high protein Crispy Edamame snack? These roasted beans are a great chip alternative; see the section Why These Methods Work for a crunchier…

Corn and Edamame Salad: High-Protein Crunch Bowl

Corn and Edamame Salad

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Lime juice, rice vinegar, and maple syrup brighten this Corn and Edamame Salad. Includes a component substitution table and takes 20 minutes total.

Edamame Crunch Salad with Peanut-Lime Dressing

Edamame Crunch Salad for Meal Prep

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Busy professionals need an Edamame Crunch Salad for lunch. This recipe includes the Recipe Specs section to ensure a balanced, high-protein midday meal.

High-Protein Edamame Salad with Quinoa

Edamame Salad with Quinoa

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Want a fresh Edamame Salad with Quinoa for your lunch? This nutrient-dense mix is easy to pack and includes the ingredient breakdown for balance.

Crispy Air Fryer Edamame

Air Fryer Edamame

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Charred, nutty pods with a salty snap make this Air Fryer Edamame a hit. Check out the ingredient role table for substitutions and try it today.

Charred Garlic Edamame in 10 Minutes

Garlic Edamame in 10 Minutes

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Soy sauce, minced garlic, and frozen pods make this Garlic Edamame. This guide explains why the method works for a charred finish in 10 minutes.

Spicy Garlic Edamame in 10 Minutes

Spicy Garlic Edamame

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Ready in 10 minutes, Spicy Garlic Edamame hits salty and pungent notes. Learn why this flavor combination works to make a balanced, bold snack.

Edamame Salad with Cucumber

Edamame Salad in 20 Minutes

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Shelled edamame, cucumber, and carrots create a fresh Edamame Salad. Get different flavor ideas for this healthy meal prep side in 20 minutes.

Mediterranean Feta Salad in 15 Minutes

Mediterranean Feta Salad

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Mediterranean Feta Salad keeps its crunch without becoming soggy. This guide includes a helpful ingredient substitution table. Ready in just 15 minutes.

Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing in 5 Minutes

Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Greek yogurt, lemon, and garlic make this Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing tangy. Learn more in the What Makes This Work section and prep it in 5 min.

Healthy Greek Yogurt Dip with Fresh Herbs

Healthy Greek Yogurt Dip

4.33 (3 Ratings)

A creamy and tangy high-protein snack is this Healthy Greek Yogurt Dip. It includes a helpful ingredient role table to guide your prep. Try it today.