EasyDinner
Miso-Browned Branzino with Ají Rojo Sauce, Charred Choclo & Cilantro Oil
Crispy-skinned fish, spicy-savory red-chile sauce, sweet giant corn
467 cal · 37g protein · 25 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.
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EasySnack
Mango & Scotch Bonnet Dip with Cassava Crackers
Silky mango purée with a gentle spicy kick, served with crunchy cassava chips
264 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Corn Masa Cones with Charred Jalapeño Crema, Crab & Black Bean Purée
Shatteringly crisp vessels, silky bean base, lump crab, cooling herb cream
369 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Charred Callaloo & Saltfish Rice Bowl
Flaked salted fish with garlicky leafy greens, buttery basmati, crispy onion crisps
476 cal · 39g protein · 25 min
EasyIn-between
Lime & Ginger Sorbet with Crispy Wafer Cookies
Icy-bright, naturally refreshing, with a whisper of spice and buttery crunch
245 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
EasyDinner
Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple & Black Bean Ragù
Perfectly seared white fish with spiced jerk crust, caramelized pineapple, earthy beans
482 cal · 45g protein · 22 min
EasyBreakfast
Charred Tomato & Harissa Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Bread
Warm spiced eggs with caramelized tomato and toasted sourdough
398 cal · 16g protein · 17 min
EasySnack
Warm Marcona Almonds with Smoked Paprika & Sea Salt
Toasted nuts with a wisp of smoke and heat
403 cal · 14g protein · 7 min
EasyIn-between
Honeyed Yogurt & Almond Snack Plate
Creamy, sweet, and gently nutty
330 cal · 22g protein · 5 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Potato & Ají Amarillo Dip with Crispy Plantain Chips
Silky yellow chili purée, buttery potatoes, shatteringly crisp chips
470 cal · 3g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Gazpacho Rojo con Jamón Crujiente & Picatostes
Icy tomato soup with crispy ham and toasted bread
491 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Purple Potato & Corn Causa Sticks with Ají Verde Dip
Silky potato, sweetcorn, hand-held joy
373 cal · 6g protein · 20 min
IntermediateSnack
Parmigiano Crisps with Charred Peach & Honeycomb
Salty, sweet, crispy, bright—a confident nibble
250 cal · 16g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Calamari with Charred Friggitelli, Burnt Garlic & Salsa Verde
Tender squid, blistered peppers, herbal oil, a technique-driven plate
461 cal · 29g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedSnack
Warm Ras El Hanout Spiced Almonds with Rosemary & Smoked Sea Salt
Hand-roasted nuts in warm Moroccan spice
482 cal · 15g protein · 23 min
EasySnack
Mango & Scotch Bonnet Fruit Leather Bites
Chewy, spicy-sweet, no baking needed
160 cal · 2g protein · 10 min
EasyIn-between
Pineapple & Ginger Agua Fresca
Refreshing, spicy, naturally sweet
253 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Snapper with Charred Pineapple Jerk Glaze and Crispy Okra
Spiced fish with tropical fruit heat and crunchy vegetable
331 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
EasySnack
Choclo & Queso Fresco Salted Corn Cakes
Crispy corn, melted cheese, lime salt
465 cal · 16g protein · 15 min
EasySnack
Crispy Curry Leaf & Chickpea Crunch
Roasted spiced chickpeas with toasted coconut
406 cal · 12g protein · 23 min
EasyDinner
Butter Chicken with Green Peas & Cashew Cream Rice
Tomato-cream sauce, tender chicken, fragrant basmati, done in 25 minutes
431 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Dungeness Crab Salad & Black Garlic Oil
Delicate tuile shells cradle silky crab, herbaceous and bright
425 cal · 25g protein · 70 min
EasyIn-between
Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Black Salt
Chilled yogurt drink, fresh mango, aromatic spice
252 cal · 14g protein · 5 min
EasyBreakfast
Dashi Egg Rice with Crispy Nori & Umeboshi
A silky, deeply savory rice bowl finished with raw egg yolk
296 cal · 11g protein · 17 min