SophisticatedDessert
Dark Rum & Coconut Flan with Caramelized Pineapple & Lime Dust
Silky custard with rum-soaked tropical fruit and bright citrus finish
404 cal · 7g protein · 50 min
Calories · 1230 recipes
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
EasyIn-between
Cucumber & Melon Water with Fresh Mint & Honeycomb
Chilled, hydrating, delicately sweet with herb notes
158 cal · 3g protein · 10 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Quark Mousse with Compressed Peach & Toasted Poppy Seed
Cloud-like cultured cheese whip, bright summer stone fruit
264 cal · 14g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedDessert
Brown Butter Peach Tart with Honeycomb Cream & Crispy Thyme
Buttery shortbread, grilled summer peaches, whipped cream, burnt herb finish
474 cal · 6g protein · 53 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Lionfish with Green Mango, Black Bean & Habanero Escabeche
Pan-seared spiky fish with pickled tropical vegetables and fermented heat
487 cal · 9g protein · 35 min
EasyBreakfast
Charred Plantain & Coconut Milk Scramble with Crispy Thyme Oil
Savory, caramelized, herbaceous Caribbean morning
464 cal · 15g protein · 17 min
EasySnack
Cassava Flour & Lime Zest Flatbread with Whipped Coconut Butter
Crispy, tangy, cloud-like
424 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
EasyLunch
Charred Mango & Black Bean Salad with Crispy Pumpkin Seed Crumble
Bright, smoky, herbaceous, crunchy
414 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Coconut-Passion Fruit Smoothie with Toasted Coconut Flakes
Refreshing, tropical, creamy, tangy
440 cal · 5g protein · 8 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Classic Banana Bread
Moist, tender loaf with rich banana flavor
259 cal · 3g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Eel & Apple Tartare on Rye Crisps with Horseradish Foam
Silky cold-smoked eel, crisp Granny Smith, fiery foam
341 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
EasyIn-between
Chè Cà Phê Dừa Đá
Iced coffee with coconut cream and tapioca pearls
364 cal · 5g protein · 5 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Shrimp & Kimchi Mandu with Gochujang Caramel
Pan-fried dumplings with shrimp, charred kimchi, and sweet-spicy dipping sauce
441 cal · 21g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Quince Paste & Aged Feta Crisps with Toasted Almond Shard & Thyme Honey Drizzle
Sweet-tart, salty-creamy, crunchy all together
480 cal · 22g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedSnack
Charred Mango & Scotch Bonnet Ceviche with Crispy Plantain Tuiles & Black Garlic Oil
Fresh, spiced, textured—a refined snacking moment
463 cal · 4g protein · 33 min
EasyBreakfast
Cơm Tấm Trứng Chiên Hành
Cracked rice with fried egg and crispy shallots
476 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Bánh Bao Nhân Dâu Và Dừa
Steamed buns with mung bean, strawberry, and coconut
411 cal · 10g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Gỏi Tôm Mango Nóng Lạnh
Warm shrimp and chilled mango salad with lime and bird's eye chili
257 cal · 37g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Conch & Scotch Bonnet Fritters
Golden pan-fried patties with spiced lime crema
267 cal · 16g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Nem Cuốn Tôm Cà Chua Nóng
Warm spring rolls with shrimp, tomato confit, and saffron oil
121 cal · 5g protein · 23 min
EasyBreakfast
Charred Pineapple & Coconut Scramble
Golden eggs, caramelized fruit, toasted coconut flakes
475 cal · 15g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Mango & Habanero Agua Fresca
Chilled tropical fruit drink with gentle heat
354 cal · 45g protein · 5 min
EasyIn-between
Burnt Lemon & Burnt Garlic Oil with Crispy Pita Chips
Charred citrus, silky olive oil infusion, warm bread for dipping
364 cal · 4g protein · 10 min
IntermediateSnack
Causa Limeña Tartlets with Avocado Mousse & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Peruvian potato & lime terrines with silken green topping
421 cal · 6g protein · 23 min