SophisticatedSnack
Ube-Miso Shortbread with Black Sesame Crumb & Toasted Coconut Dust
Purple yam and fermented soy—sweet, nutty, complex
435 cal · 5g protein · 55 min
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Meals Under 500 Calories
Satisfying dishes that come in under 500 calories a serving. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
SophisticatedLunch
Nilaga Royale: Braised Beef Cheek & Root Vegetable Consommé with Crispy Bone Marrow Crouton
Filipino comfort elevated to haute cuisine—clear, rich, architectural
456 cal · 49g protein · 210 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Pandan Crème Fraîche & Avocado Mousse Cup with Crispy Toasted Rice Paper & Edible Flower
Creamy, herbaceous, refreshing—savory-umami with sweet pandan perfume
265 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
EasyBreakfast
Coconut-Lime Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Plantain Shards
Fluffy eggs kissed with tropical coconut milk and lime, crowned with golden fried plantain
433 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Bánh Tráng Nướng Mật Ong Chanh
Charred rice paper with honey, lime and toasted sesame
290 cal · 4g protein · 11 min
EasyLunch
Bacalao a la vizcaína
Salt cod in red pepper & tomato braise with olives
400 cal · 22g protein · 25 min
EasyBreakfast
Coconut-Lime Scramble with Crispy Plantain Chips
Fluffy eggs kissed with coconut milk, golden salty plantain shards
460 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
EasyDessert
Rose Water Panna Cotta with Pistachio Brittle & Candied Orange
Creamy, floral, crunchy—no oven needed
440 cal · 13g protein · 35 min
EasyIn-between
Gazpacho de melón y jamón
Chilled melon soup with crispy jamón strips
283 cal · 11g protein · 10 min
EasyAppetizer
Espárragos tostados con huevo de codorniz frito
Charred Spanish asparagus with crispy quail egg & Maldon salt
263 cal · 8g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Crispy Rice Paper Wonton Cups with Spiced Crab Salad & Citrus Ponzu Emulsion
Crispy vessels, delicate crab, bright citrus dressing
380 cal · 26g protein · 38 min
EasyBreakfast
Menemen with Sourdough Crisp
Scrambled eggs, tomato & green pepper in olive oil
414 cal · 14g protein · 17 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crisps
Buttery, tangy, addictively crunchy
301 cal · 10g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Whipped Feta, Walnut & Pomegranate Dip with Charred Bread
Tangy, creamy, topped with jewels and oil
438 cal · 16g protein · 16 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Iced Cucumber & Dill Water with Crispy Shallot & Anchovy Crumble
Refreshing infused water with umami-rich garnish
272 cal · 4g protein · 25 min
EasyBreakfast
Pan con tomate y jamón crudo
Toasted bread with tomato, jamón & olive oil
480 cal · 17g protein · 13 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop Crudo on Crispy Rice Paper with Green Apple Sorrel Foam & Crispy Capers
Raw diver scallops on textured crispy base with bright, tangy foam
174 cal · 16g protein · 45 min
EasySnack
Marinated Olives & Warm Pita
Herby, briny, warm—a storecupboard moment
311 cal · 4g protein · 8 min
EasyIn-between
Greek Yogurt with Honey, Walnuts & Apricot Jam
Creamy, sweet, crunchy—a simple afternoon pick-me-up
480 cal · 20g protein · 5 min
EasyDessert
Honey Panna Cotta with Crushed Pistachios & Candied Lemon
Silky, floral, nutty—a Greek island finale
418 cal · 12g protein · 23 min
EasyIn-between
Iced Thai Tea Latte with Condensed Milk Foam
Cold, sweet, aromatic afternoon sipper
157 cal · 4g protein · 13 min
EasyBreakfast
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Cilantro Toast
Cumin-turmeric eggs on crispy garlic bread
492 cal · 20g protein · 17 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Spicy Tuna Salad & Sesame Oil Drizzle
Crunchy, umami, bright, easy.
352 cal · 17g protein · 18 min
EasySnack
Almendras marcona tostadas con sal gruesa
Warm roasted Marcona almonds with sea salt
415 cal · 15g protein · 8 min