15 Under 20-Minute Healthy Lunch Recipes
Finding time for a nutritious lunch can be a challenge, but quick and healthy recipes make it so much easier. I love discovering meals that are ready in under 20 minutes yet packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.
These recipes are perfect for busy days when you need something quick, satisfying, and nourishing.
From protein-rich salads to vibrant wraps and hearty bowls, each of these lunches delivers on both taste and nutrition. They’re easy to whip up and require minimal prep, so you can keep up with your health goals even on a tight schedule.
If you’re looking for fast, healthy lunches that fit into a busy lifestyle, these recipes are just what you need. Let’s dive into these under-20-minute lunches that make healthy eating a breeze!
1- Vegan No Bread Avocado Toast
Avocado toast has become a beloved breakfast staple in recent years, but what if you’re looking for a gluten-free or low-carb option? Look no further than this delicious recipe for “No Bread Avocado Toast”!
2- SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
This one-pot Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta is a quick pasta dish that comes together in just 20 minutes! Cooked with garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon, and parmesan, this shrimp scampi is a flavorful pasta dish for any time of year!
3- 20 Minute Easy Vegan Thai Peanut Noodles
Only have a few minutes to make a healthy and filling lunch or dinner? This recipe comes together super quick and is loaded with vegetables and plant protein.
4- PAN SEARED SHRIMP
This Pan Seared Shrimp with Garlic Butter is so easy to make and so tasty. This sautéed shrimp takes less than 20 minutes to make from start to finish. Serve it over a bed of my Coconut Cilantro Rice or toss them into pasta and you’ll have a delicious dinner in no time!
5- 15-Minute Pan Seared Salmon
Pan Seared Salmon yields moist, fall-apart fillets with a flavorful, crisply caramelized crust on top. A refreshing basil and chive tzatziki sauce is an unusual yet startlingly perfect counterpoint.
6- Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a total game-changer for busy weeknights. Succulent chicken breasts, sweet onion, colorful bell peppers, and seasoning come together in under 20 minutes for a delicious dinner that is sure to be a family favorite.
7- Shrimp And Broccoli Stir Fry
Shrimp and broccoli stir-fry is an easy and healthy mid-week meal that can be on your table in under 20 minutes!
8- Tortellini Alla Panna
Tortellini alla panna is a simple Italian recipe made in just 20 minutes. This easy dinner is made with tortellini pasta that is tossed with a homemade creamy sauce sprinkled with thinly sliced crispy prosciutto. This amazing recipe is great for a quick lunch or easy dinner.
9- 20-Minute Mexican Style Chicken Salad
This delish 20-Minute Mexican Style Chicken Salad is perfect for picnics, weekday meal prep, or parties and potluck gatherings.
10- Meal Prep Chicken And Rice (20 Minutes)
This Meal Prep Chicken and Rice dish is bursting with flavor! Made with zesty Jerk seasoning, this 20-minute recipe makes it easy to spice up your weekly chicken and rice meal prep routine. Meal prep helps you save time and money while still enjoying what you eat.
11- Baked Parmesan Crusted Cod
Looking for an easy weeknight meal? This baked Parmesan Crusted Cod with panko can be prepared in less than 20 minutes, but tastes like a dish you’d get at a restaurant. A family favorite fish recipe!
12- Linguine With Clams Recipe
Linguine with clams or pasta alle vongole is a classic Italian recipe made in just 20 minutes! Littleneck clams are cooked in a white wine garlic sauce and tossed with freshly cooked linguine pasta.
13- 20 MINUTE TOMATO BASIL SHRIMP
This tomato basil shrimp recipe is quick and easy to whip up (it only takes 20 minutes!) Delicious served with toast, pasta, rice, or on its own – a great, versatile recipe for busy weeknights.
14- BBQ Chicken Flatbread
This BBQ Chicken Flatbread is just as healthy as it is flavorful! With a tangy BBQ sauce, crunchy red onions, and plenty of chicken, this super easy flatbread pizza will be a family favorite. Made in less than 30 minutes, this is a seriously tasty recipe that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or just because.
15- Mediterranean Eggplant Salad
Mediterranean Eggplant Salad mixes grilled eggplant with fresh tomatoes, mint, parsley, green onion, bell pepper and tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, za’atar and crushed red pepper. This is the perfect side salad for a summer BBQ or to pair with grilled chicken or fish.
