EasyDessert
Caramelized Orange Flan with Crispy Cinnamon Tuile
A silken, custardy flan suffused with burnt-orange caramel and a delicate spiced crisp
375 cal · 12g protein · 28 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.
Easy
IntermediateAppetizer
Ceviche-Style Halibut Crudo with Crispy Plantain Chips & Black Garlic Oil
Raw fish cured in citrus, layered with crispy tuile & umami oil
314 cal · 17g protein · 36 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Œufs Cocotte aux Champignons Sauvages et Truffe Noire
Baked eggs with foraged mushrooms, black truffle and crispy sage breadcrumbs
485 cal · 19g protein · 33 min
EasyBreakfast
Harissa Egg & Za'atar Toast
Crispy sourdough, jammy eggs, warm chili butter
367 cal · 13g protein · 13 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Bisque de Potimarron et Crevettes Grises
Roasted pumpkin bisque with brown shrimp and crispy sage oil
447 cal · 10g protein · 60 min
EasyIn-between
Coquinha de Banana com Mel & Canela
Warm mashed banana with honey, cinnamon, and toasted nuts
384 cal · 5g protein · 8 min
IntermediateIn-between
Roasted Chickpea & Tahini Energy Bites with Date & Cardamom
Protein-packed, naturally sweet, cardamom-warm
111 cal · 4g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Spiced Mango & Coconut Lassi with Cardamom Foam & Crispy Saffron Wafer
Creamy yogurt drink with tropical fruit, aromatic spice, and delicate garnish
439 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Miso Caramel Popcorn with Nori & Sesame
Salty-sweet, umami-loaded snack mix ready in 12 minutes
358 cal · 6g protein · 12 min
SophisticatedDessert
Matcha White Chocolate Torte with Candied Yuzu Peel, Toasted Sesame Crust & Yuzu Curd
Silken matcha cake, white chocolate richness, citrus brightness and nuttiness
476 cal · 12g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedSnack
Pastéis de Nata Deconstruction: Spiced Custard Dome with Crispy Phyllo Shards & Caramelized Apple
The iconic Portuguese pastry reimagined as an elegant composed plate
470 cal · 5g protein · 70 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Bites
Crispy, tart, addictive legume snacks
313 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
EasyIn-between
Maíz Morado (Purple Corn) Drink with Lime, Clove & Cinnamon
Traditional Peruvian purple corn beverage, warm spices, fresh lime, lightly sweetened
110 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
EasyBreakfast
Menemen with Whipped Labneh & Charred Chili Oil
Scrambled eggs, roasted red peppers, tomato confit & crispy sage
386 cal · 25g protein · 30 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Shrimp & Chive Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Citrus Dip
Lacy, golden Korean pancakes with snappy shrimp and a punchy dipping sauce
475 cal · 25g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Muhammara Toast with Crispy Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Roasted red pepper, walnut & Aleppo spread on sourdough
291 cal · 5g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Turkish Coffee with Cardamom & Rose Water, Spiced Almond Biscotti
Strong, sweet, aromatic coffee paired with twice-baked cookies
108 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
EasyBreakfast
Broa Toast with Scrambled Eggs & Charred Tomato Compote
Rustic Portuguese cornbread, soft eggs, jammy tomatoes
309 cal · 15g protein · 17 min
EasySnack
Fried Chickpea Crackers with Sea Salt
Crispy, salty, addictive—no flour needed
375 cal · 11g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Cornmeal Crackers with Whipped Ricotta & Roasted Figs
Sweet-savory bite—crispy, creamy, jammy
439 cal · 15g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Grilled Octopus with Charred Lemon & Smoky Paprika Oil
Tender tentacles, crispy edges, bold spice
416 cal · 36g protein · 17 min
EasyDessert
Pastéis de Nata with Warm Cinnamon & Caramelized Custard
Crispy pastry, silky custard, burnt sugar crust
106 cal · 0g protein · 12 min
IntermediateIn-between
Roasted Plum & Black Garlic Snack Cake
A moist, tender cake with caramelized fruit and savory-sweet depth
283 cal · 6g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Cauliflower Fritters with Green Chutney & Pomegranate
Gobi pakora with cilantro-mint dip and jeweled pomegranate arils
357 cal · 15g protein · 20 min