12 Meatless Lunch and Dinner Recipes With Plenty of Protein (2024)

As editors, we love getting real feedback from #TeamSELF fans, whether it's on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. During our last challenge, people were constantly asking us for more meat-free meal options. So, we listened! All 13 of the breakfast recipes are meat-free, as are all nine snack recipes. Many of the lunch and dinner recipes call for meat or fish, but the following 12 options are totally meat-free. Plus, they're all totally delicious, energizing, and easy to make!

All of the recipes have a dietitian-approved balance of carbs, protein, and fat, in accordance with the current USDA dietary guidelines. We didn't turn the recipes into a set meal plan, because we know that everybody has different needs, goals, and preferences when it comes to food. If you want personalized nutrition advice, consult a doctor or registered dietitian. If you want a better idea of how much you should be eating every day, the USDA recommends this calculator. And, if you're looking for on-the-go snacks to keep you going all day long, here are our 13 favorite healthy snacks at the grocery store.

A quick note here: If you feel it's necessary, it's always OK to check with a doctor before trying a new meal plan. These recipes are meant to provide helpful guidance if you're looking to learn new ways to eat healthy, but they aren't for everyone. For some people, the healthiest thing to do is ignore calories and meal plans entirely. Like we said, food is personal and everybody is different. If these recipes work for you, that's great! If they don't, that's also totally fine.

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This spicy rice bowl gets better as it sits, so consider throwing it together the night before and refrigerating.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 516 calories, 19 g fat (2 g saturated), 64 g carbs, 14 g fiber, 25 g protein

This meatless dinner is just decadent enough, thanks to a little bit of cheese.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 543 calories, 22 g fat (8 g saturated), 60 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 25 g protein

Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds, and it's perfect on grain bowls or sandwiches.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 506 calories, 19 g fat (2 g saturated), 68 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 17 g fiber, 23 g protein

If you want a warm lunch, you could heat this wrap in the microwave, toaster oven, or panini press.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 526 calories, 21 g fat (7 g saturated), 62 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 15 g fiber, 23 g protein

This salad tastes great warm, but you can totally eat it cold.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 507 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated), 56 g carbs, 16 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 27 g protein__

As the fennel marinates in the fridge, it softens but doesn’t lose any flavor.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 483 calories, 23 g fat (10 g saturated), 52 g carbs, 26 g sugar, 15 g fiber, 20 g protein

This tangy, creamy sweet potato salad is made with an avocado-yogurt dressing that’s rich in protein and healthy fat.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 531 calories, 20 g fat (7 g saturated), 67 g carbs, 14 g sugar, 18 g fiber, 21 g protein

This wrap is equal parts creamy and crunchy, for a healthy and satisfying meal.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 541 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated), 69 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 16 g fiber, 25 g protein

The ultimate weeknight comfort food for anyone who wants to keep things a little bit healthy.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 539 calories, 18 g fat (9 g saturated), 68 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 11 g fiber, 27 g protein

This meatless casserole has tons of comforting fall flavors.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 537 calories, 22 g fat (10 g saturated), 59 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 12 g fiber, 28 g protein

The Parmesan-pomegranate combination makes for a salty-sweet sheet-pan dinner.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 525 calories, 23 g fat (5 g saturated), 64 g carbs, 22 g sugar, 19 g fiber, 23 g protein

If you love eating breakfast for dinner, this fall-inspired hash is for you.

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Nutrition Per Serving: 529 calories, 20 g fat (4 g saturated), 64 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 20 g fiber, 29 g protein