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Cheap Lunch Recipes Under $3 Per Serving

Lunchtime should be satisfying, not stressful. These affordable lunch recipes cover everything from hearty sandwiches to pasta salads and grain bowls β€” all priced to keep your midday meal under $3 per person.

πŸ“‹ 100 recipes
πŸ’° avg $1.21/serving
⏱ avg 19 min
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Carrot & Coriander Soup
$0.60/serving · ⏱ 30 min
veganbudget-starhealthy
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Egg & Soldiers
$0.60/serving · ⏱ 15 min
kid-friendlybudget-starquick
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Bean & Rice Bowl
$0.65/serving · ⏱ 20 min
veganbudget-starmeal-prep
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Egg & Potato Frittata Slice
$0.65/serving · ⏱ 30 min
vegetarianmeal-prepbudget-star
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Creamy Tomato Soup
$0.65/serving · ⏱ 20 min
vegetarianbudget-starcomfort-food
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Peanut Butter Banana Wrap
$0.70/serving · ⏱ 3 min
vegetarianno-cookquick
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Red Lentil Dal
$0.70/serving · ⏱ 25 min
veganbudget-starhigh-protein
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Veggie Egg Fried Rice
$0.70/serving · ⏱ 15 min
vegan-adaptablebudget-starquick
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Pea & Mint Soup
$0.70/serving · ⏱ 15 min
vegetarianquickbudget-star
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Spanish Tortilla Slice
$0.70/serving · ⏱ 35 min
vegetarianmeal-prepbudget-star
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Curried Lentil Soup
$0.75/serving · ⏱ 30 min
veganbudget-starmeal-prep
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Egg Salad Sandwich
$0.75/serving · ⏱ 20 min
budget-starquickkid-friendly
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup
$0.75/serving · ⏱ 35 min
vegan-adaptablebudget-starone-pot
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Tomato & Lentil Soup
$0.80/serving · ⏱ 38 min
veganbudget-starmeal-prep
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Bean Sprout Salad
$0.80/serving · ⏱ 5 min
veganquickhealthy
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Mexican Street Corn Salad
$0.80/serving · ⏱ 18 min
vegetarianquickbudget-star
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Spicy Lentil Salad
$0.85/serving · ⏱ 26 min
veganbudget-starhealthy
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Corn & Black Bean Salad
$0.85/serving · ⏱ 15 min
veganbudget-starhealthy
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Italian Panzanella Salad
$0.85/serving · ⏱ 20 min
vegetarianbudget-starhealthy
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Gazpacho
$0.85/serving · ⏱ 15 min
veganno-cookhealthy
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Grilled Cheese & Tomato Dippers
$0.90/serving · ⏱ 15 min
kid-friendlyquickbudget-star
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Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
$0.90/serving · ⏱ 15 min
vegetarianveganquick
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Asian Chopped Salad
$0.90/serving · ⏱ 18 min
veganhealthybudget-star
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Ham & Tomato Pasta Salad
$0.90/serving · ⏱ 20 min
meal-prepbudget-starkid-friendly
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Lentil & Veggie Soup
$0.90/serving · ⏱ 35 min
budget-starvegetarianmeal-prep
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Sardines on Toast
$0.90/serving · ⏱ 8 min
quickhigh-proteinbudget-star
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Creamy Tomato Soup & Toast
$0.95/serving · ⏱ 25 min
vegetariancomfort-foodbudget-star
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Minestrone Soup
$0.95/serving · ⏱ 35 min
vegetarianhealthybudget-star
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Garden Veggie Rice Bowl
$0.95/serving · ⏱ 25 min
veganhealthymeal-prep
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Pasta Primavera Salad
$0.95/serving · ⏱ 20 min
vegetarianmeal-prepbudget-star
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Cheesy Bean Quesadilla
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 13 min
vegetariankid-friendlyquick
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Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 17 min
veganmeal-prepbudget-star
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 10 min
vegetarianbudget-starno-cook
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Mushroom & Cheese Quesadilla
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 15 min
vegetarianquickkid-friendly
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Tortilla Pizza
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 13 min
vegetarianquickbudget-star
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Cheesy Potato & Corn Chowder
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 30 min
vegetariancomfort-foodbudget-star
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Tuna Pasta in Mayo Dressing
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 20 min
budget-starmeal-prepkid-friendly
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Moroccan Couscous Bowl
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 25 min
veganhealthymeal-prep
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Cheesy Broccoli Soup
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 20 min
vegetarianbudget-starquick
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
$1.00/serving · ⏱ 28 min
vegetariancomfort-foodbudget-star
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Chickpea & Spinach Salad
$1.05/serving · ⏱ 15 min
vegetarianveganhealthy
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Lemon Orzo Salad
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 15 min
vegetarianhealthymeal-prep
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Spicy Peanut Noodles
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 18 min
meal-prepvegankid-friendly
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Pesto Pasta Salad
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 20 min
vegetarianmeal-prepbudget-star
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Egg Salad Wraps
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 18 min
vegetarianquickbudget-star
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Spicy Bean Tostadas
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 16 min
vegetarianquickbudget-star
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Smashed White Bean Crostini
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 13 min
veganquickbudget-star
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 35 min
comfort-foodbudget-starkid-friendly
🍜
Japanese Miso Noodle Soup
$1.10/serving · ⏱ 15 min
veganquickhealthy
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Couscous Salad
$1.15/serving · ⏱ 20 min
vegetarianveganhealthy
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Chipotle Sweet Potato Wrap
$1.20/serving · ⏱ 30 min
vegetarianbudget-starhealthy
🌯
Black Bean Burrito
$1.20/serving · ⏱ 20 min
vegetarianbudget-starkid-friendly
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Chickpea Shawarma Bowl
$1.20/serving · ⏱ 25 min
veganbudget-starhealthy
🍝
Cold Pasta Salad
$1.20/serving · ⏱ 22 min
vegetarianmeal-prepmake-ahead
🍞
Ham & Cheese Toastie
$1.20/serving · ⏱ 10 min
kid-friendlyquickbudget-star
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Hummus & Pita Plate
$1.20/serving · ⏱ 10 min
veganhealthybudget-star
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Tuna & Sweetcorn Jacket Potato
$1.20/serving · ⏱ 55 min
budget-starkid-friendlyhigh-protein
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Hummus & Veggie Plate
$1.25/serving · ⏱ 10 min
vegetarianveganhealthy
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Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich
$1.30/serving · ⏱ 20 min
budget-starquickhigh-protein
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White Bean & Tuna Salad
$1.30/serving · ⏱ 5 min
no-cookquickhigh-protein
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Mediterranean Falafel Wrap
$1.30/serving · ⏱ 27 min
vegetarianbudget-starhealthy
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Greek Salad Wraps
$1.30/serving · ⏱ 12 min
vegetarianno-cookquick
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Spinach & Feta Pinwheel Wraps
$1.30/serving · ⏱ 13 min
vegetarianmeal-prepno-cook
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Roasted Veg & Quinoa Bowl
$1.30/serving · ⏱ 35 min
veganhealthymeal-prep
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Greek Salad
$1.35/serving · ⏱ 10 min
vegetarianhealthyquick
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Coronation Chicken Sandwich
$1.40/serving · ⏱ 10 min
no-cookquickclassic
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Avocado & Black Bean Salad
$1.40/serving · ⏱ 10 min
veganno-cookquick
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Mediterranean Tuna Wrap
$1.40/serving · ⏱ 8 min
no-cookquickhigh-protein
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Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Wrap
$1.40/serving · ⏱ 10 min
veganhealthyno-cook
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Tuna Melt Sandwich
$1.40/serving · ⏱ 13 min
quickkid-friendlybudget-star
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Crispy Halloumi Fingers
$1.40/serving · ⏱ 18 min
vegetarianquickkid-friendly
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Waldorf Salad
$1.40/serving · ⏱ 15 min
vegetarianhealthybudget-star
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Quinoa Power Bowl
$1.50/serving · ⏱ 35 min
veganhealthybudget-star
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Caesar Salad
$1.50/serving · ⏱ 15 min
vegetarianquickclassic
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Minted Pea & Ricotta Tartine
$1.50/serving · ⏱ 10 min
vegetarianquickhealthy
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Ploughmans Sandwich
$1.50/serving · ⏱ 8 min
kid-friendlybudget-starno-cook
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BLT Sandwich
$1.50/serving · ⏱ 13 min
quickkid-friendlyclassic
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Turkey & Cranberry Wrap
$1.50/serving · ⏱ 5 min
quickno-cookhigh-protein
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Turkey Club Wrap
$1.50/serving · ⏱ 13 min
high-proteinquickkid-friendly
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BBQ Chicken Flatbread
$1.50/serving · ⏱ 18 min
quickkid-friendlybudget-star
🍜
Noodle Soup with Tofu
$1.55/serving · ⏱ 20 min
vegetarianveganhealthy
🍯
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
$1.60/serving · ⏱ 20 min
healthyhigh-proteinquick
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Mango Chicken Rice Bowl
$1.60/serving · ⏱ 25 min
healthyquickbudget-star
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Halloumi & Roasted Veg Wrap
$1.60/serving · ⏱ 25 min
vegetarianquickbudget-star
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Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowl
$1.60/serving · ⏱ 30 min
veganhealthybudget-star
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Thai Peanut Chicken Wrap
$1.60/serving · ⏱ 18 min
high-proteinquickbudget-star
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Mediterranean Mezze Plate
$1.60/serving · ⏱ 20 min
vegetarianno-cookhealthy
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Caprese Salad
$1.70/serving · ⏱ 5 min
vegetarianno-cookquick
🌯
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$1.70/serving · ⏱ 20 min
high-proteinquickbudget-star
🌯
Roast Chicken & Pesto Wrap
$1.70/serving · ⏱ 8 min
quickhigh-proteinbudget-star
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Greek Gyro Bowl
$1.70/serving · ⏱ 22 min
high-proteinhealthyquick
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Tuna NiΓ§oise Salad
$1.80/serving · ⏱ 20 min
healthyhigh-proteinquick
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Southwest Chicken Salad
$1.80/serving · ⏱ 22 min
high-proteinhealthybudget-star
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Smoked Salmon Bagel
$1.80/serving · ⏱ 8 min
quickno-cookhealthy
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Chicken Caesar Wrap
$1.85/serving · ⏱ 22 min
healthyhigh-proteinquick
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Chicken BLT
$1.90/serving · ⏱ 20 min
high-proteinkid-friendlybudget-star
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Caprese Panini
$1.90/serving · ⏱ 14 min
vegetarianquickkid-friendly
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Chicken & Avocado Wrap
$1.90/serving · ⏱ 22 min
healthyhigh-proteinquick
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Shrimp Louie Salad
$2.00/serving · ⏱ 23 min
high-proteinquickhealthy
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Cobb Salad
$2.10/serving · ⏱ 27 min
high-proteinhealthyclassic
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