35 Family Lunch Ideas – Quick and Easy Recipes

This Heirloom Tomato Grilled Cheese is the ultimate summer grilled cheese made with fresh juicy heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil. A Caprese Salad in the form of a grilled cheese sandwich that takes only 20 minutes to make!

We love a delicious Tomato soup and this Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup from Lydia at Thrifty Frugal Mom is a new favorite! You can make it on the stove or in the crockpot so it’s perfect for a Sunday lunch.

California tuna melt turns pantry essentials (canned tuna) into a fresh & warm open-faced sandwich. Made with Greek yogurt & a touch of mayo, all topped with Havarti cheese!

This simple and refreshing turkey avocado sandwich is layered with chive cream cheese, mashed avocado, turkey, and plenty of fresh veggies including sprouts, cucumber, and red onion. 

This is a perfect dinner for when you want something equally as delicious as it is quick. The Stir-Fry Sauce is versatile for so many different recipes. The winning combination of rice noodles, beef, veggies, and sauce is the best option for your next fast family dinner.

If you love Asian flavors, this keto eggroll in a bowl recipe will give you all the flavor of a delicious egg roll without the carbs!

This quick and easy recipe is ready in about 20 minutes. Boneless chicken breast simmered in a rich and spicy coconut sauce makes a delicious chicken curry for the whole family.

I love a comforting curry dish. This one is a perfect one-pot meal when you’re after a wholesome and filling yet easy recipe. It's ready in less than 30 minutes and requires simple pantry staples.

This gluten-free chicken and veggie stir fry recipe will become a staple in your home. It’s so quick and easy to make. 

White beans are mixed with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil in this simple and delicious protein-packed salad, which takes less than 10 minutes to make.

These Enchiladas are creamy, delicious, and baked to perfection. Enchiladas can be enjoyed anytime with your favorite toppings!

A delicious protein-packed sandwich that can be made in just 10 minutes, if boiled eggs are already on hand.

Yaki udon is an easy Japanese dish ready in 20 minutes! It’s made with stir-fried udon noodles with vegetables and any protein of choice!

This Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl strikes a perfect balance between healthy, hearty, and absolutely delicious! Oven-roasted sweet potatoes, tangy yogurt tahini dressing, and fluffy quinoa come together in less than 30 minutes to make this quinoa bowl recipe

A pizza with a tortilla crust? YES! Super easy to make and ready in less than 15 minutes too! Hawaiian Tortilla Pizza with Ham, Bacon, and Pineapple has a slightly spicy sauce, mild and creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and salty bacon all on a thin and crispy tortilla crust.

This recipe makes a super easy appetizer or lunch idea made with zippy curry tuna salad with Japanese Daikon pickles rolled up in a gluten-free tortilla.

These pan-seared chicken breasts with tomatoes and basil are so tasty, that you'd never guess they're so easy to make. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the perfect meal for a busy day. 

This is a light and colorful meal that will fill you up and is so easy to make! Packed with delicious flavors, this is the perfect everyday recipe. 

Ready in just 25 minutes, these delicious sweet potato and black bean tacos are super easy to make. Topped off with corn, sliced avocados, cilantro, and more, these make the best lunch.

These potato tacos are so good and super easy to make as a simple weeknight dinner that sure impress everyone.

You get deliciously Mexican seasoned mashed potatoes layered over corn tortillas and lightly pan-fried to make crunchy, crispy tacos. It is topped with pico de gallo and its fresh, bright flavors go well with creamy potato stuffing

Deli turkey and bacon are wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato avocado and ranch. These Turkey Bacon Wraps are the perfect solution to lunchtime boredom. With a little bit of prep work with the bacon, this easy wrap recipe is great for grabbing lunch on the go!

A delicious sandwich with warm halloumi slices, creamy and zesty smashed avocado, and tangy tomato chutney on toasted focaccia.

This recipe is loaded with nutritious, real food. Fresh Mediterranean-inspired ingredients with an easy tahini dressing. It's great for lunch or dinner and is ready in less than 30 minutes.

This quick and easy veggie-packed burrito bowl with a Mexican cauliflower rice and refried beans makes the perfect lunch to eat at home or carry with you.

This creamy pasta dish is quick, easy, and tastes so good. Ready in just 15 minutes, this is the perfect lunch idea for a busy day.

You’ll love the mixture of flavors in this unique and colorful couscous salad.

Use up your leftover spaghetti in a delicious lunch that only takes 20 minutes.  The garlic-infused oil and eggs create a creamy sauce with so much richness. 

This is a one-pot meal you can have in your Instant Pot in only 10 minutes. Kid-friendly and delicious. 

This tahini pasta is smothered in a luscious, creamy sauce. It’s quick, nutritious, filling, and comforting!

This Orzo Salad is refreshing, light, and flavorful. The bright flavor of lemon vinaigrette really makes this salad shine. Great served on its own or with your favorite choice of protein.

Ready in under 20 minutes, this Pasta dish is a light, healthy, pasta with tuna recipe made with fresh herbs, canned tuna, and sweet peas. It is so easy to make and a family favorite that can be served hot or cold or for lunch or dinner!

This Greek-inspired vegan recipe features carrots and Kalamata olives in a light dressing. It is easy to make with only 6 ingredients in about 15 minutes!

This cheese ramen is ready in just 5 minutes making it perfect for a quick and easy meal. It uses 4 simple ingredients and is hearty, filling, and delicious. Both adults and kids will enjoy this.

This soup is a hearty, comfort food that you are going to love when the cold days start to hit. It's really simple to prepare and will take you only 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch on a busy day.

This instant pot vegetable beef soup is the perfect healthy soup recipe! This one-pot meal is packed with savory flavor and is ready in 30 minutes!