EasyDessert
Quinoa Crème Brûlée with Toasted Condensed Milk
Nutty ancient grain custard with caramelized sugar shell
496 cal · 14g protein · 25 min
Calories · 1232 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.
Easy
IntermediateSnack
Za'atar Flatbread Crisps with Labneh & Charred Green Olives
Crispy pan-fried dough shards with creamy strained yogurt
400 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Kafta-Spiced Fish Crudo with Charred Fennel, Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Raw white fish carpaccio with warm spiced breadcrumbs
488 cal · 29g protein · 25 min
IntermediateIn-between
Chickpea & Harissa Soup with Crispy Cilantro Oil
Creamy, warming spiced legume broth with punchy herb finish
488 cal · 16g protein · 28 min
EasyBreakfast
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Tomato & Cilantro Toast
Cumin-spiced eggs on charred wholemeal bread
333 cal · 17g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Black Salt
Chilled yogurt drink with tropical mango
179 cal · 12g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Green Chutney & Yogurt Dip
Golden fried bhindi with herb-bright sauce
347 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil
Silken eggs, charred tomato, fragrant herb oil
472 cal · 22g protein · 23 min
EasySnack
Crispy Apple & Cheddar Croquettes
Warm, cheesy bites with tart fruit
451 cal · 17g protein · 18 min
IntermediateSnack
Charred Padron Peppers with Anchovy-Garlic Dip
Blistered & briny, served with creamy Spanish-style alioli
420 cal · 3g protein · 15 min
IntermediateIn-between
Roasted Grape & Almond Cluster with Fleur de Sel
Caramelized fruit, crispy nuts, sweet-salty bite
324 cal · 7g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Bisque de Courge Rôtie avec Crevettes Royales et Aïoli à l'Estragon
Roasted butternut soup with king prawns and tarragon-infused aïoli
476 cal · 11g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedDessert
Panna Cotta aux Abricots Rôtis, Miel Brûlé et Tuile aux Pistaches
Silken vanilla panna cotta, caramelized roasted apricot, burnt honey tuile
385 cal · 6g protein · 60 min
EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea & Lime Popcorn
Roasted chickpeas, tajín spice, lime zest, toasted pumpkin seeds
497 cal · 16g protein · 17 min
EasyIn-between
Whipped Avocado & Crispy Sage Crackers
Silky avocado purée, lemon, crispy sage leaves, sea salt, multigrain crackers
327 cal · 3g protein · 8 min
EasyDessert
Brown Butter Corn Cake with Caramelized Peach Compote & Crème Fraîche
Golden cornmeal cake, nutty brown butter, roasted peach purée, tangy whipped cream, crispy sage tuile
420 cal · 5g protein · 34 min
EasySnack
Warm Almond & Date Energy Bites with Sea Salt
No-bake Moroccan-style date squares with toasted nuts
310 cal · 6g protein · 5 min
EasyIn-between
Spiced Roasted Chickpea & Pomegranate Snack Cup
Crunchy, tangy, naturally sweet—Moroccan spice-market snacking
408 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Charred Corn & Cotija Quesadilla Wedges
Crispy corn tortilla with charred sweet corn and crumbly fresh cheese
311 cal · 7g protein · 15 min
IntermediateDessert
Lucuma & Brown Butter Tart with Candied Ají Amarillo & Crispy Sesame
Caramel-sweet Peruvian fruit custard in a buttery shell, finished with chili crackle
425 cal · 6g protein · 53 min
EasyIn-between
Date & Tahini Energy Balls
No-bake Middle Eastern fuel
443 cal · 7g protein · 10 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Tomato & Herb Salsa with Crispy Pita Chips
Smoky tomato, herb-forward dip, crunchy carriers
295 cal · 7g protein · 17 min
EasyBreakfast
Broa Toast with Whipped Ricotta, Roasted Grapes & Crispy Sage
Rustic Portuguese cornbread with warm fruit and fresh cheese
484 cal · 12g protein · 23 min
EasyIn-between
Warm Chestnut Soup with Crispy Sage Oil
Silky autumn soup with a whisper of sage and a float of olive oil
482 cal · 4g protein · 23 min