EasySnack
Spiced Chickpea & Almond Snack Mix
toasted and crunchy with warm ras el hanout
312 cal · 11g protein · 17 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
EasyLunch
Charred Carrot & Whipped Feta Salad
roasted carrots, pomegranate, crispy bread with Moroccan spice
486 cal · 18g protein · 24 min
EasyIn-between
Lime Leaf & Lemongrass Iced Tea with Honey & Sesame Tuile
Aromatic chilled tea paired with crispy-sweet sesame wafer
333 cal · 4g protein · 13 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Chilled Hama Chō Enoki & Grilled Abalone with Yuzu Kosho, White Miso Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Chip Dust
Raw and cooked mushrooms and shellfish in a sophisticated interplay of temperature, texture, and umami-forward seasoning
229 cal · 8g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Semolina & Honey Fritters with Spiced Yogurt
warm, pillowy fried fritters with warm drizzled honey and cooling yogurt
252 cal · 8g protein · 18 min
EasyIn-between
Passion Fruit & Coconut Sorbet Cup
Frosty, tropical, elegant—no churn needed
487 cal · 4g protein · 10 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Khao Tom Ginger-Lemongrass with Crispy Shallot Oil & Soft Egg
Silky jasmine rice porridge with fragrant broth and jammy yolk
470 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Fresh Spring Rolls with Tamarind-Chili Dipping Sauce
Translucent rice paper wrapped with herbs, shrimp, and crunch
402 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Coconut-Turmeric Energy Balls with Sesame & Lime Zest
Creamy, golden, no-bake bites with warming spice
157 cal · 3g protein · 10 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Fish Collar with Tamarind Glaze, Charred Okra & Jasmine Rice
Succulent fish neck with glossy caramelized tamarind sauce and charred vegetables
439 cal · 9g protein · 30 min
EasyIn-between
Cold Stone Fruit & Yogurt Cup
Strained yogurt, grilled peaches, honey, crispy granola
359 cal · 14g protein · 9 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Cones with Charred Lime Crema & Pomegranate
Spiced chickpea crisps, whipped yogurt, bright pomegranate seeds, cilantro
430 cal · 16g protein · 23 min
EasyDessert
Grilled Nectarine & Almond Shortcake with Whipped Ricotta
Buttery shortbread, charred stone fruit, whipped ricotta, toasted almonds, honey
467 cal · 12g protein · 16 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Callaloo Fritters with Mango-Habanero Drizzle
Savory-spicy Caribbean greens with fruity heat
343 cal · 9g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Miso Caramel Okara Clusters with Toasted Nori & Black Sesame
Soybean pulp reimagined as a crunchy, umami-sweet snack with seaweed and sesame crackle
209 cal · 5g protein · 45 min
EasyIn-between
Greek Yogurt with Warm Honey, Walnuts & Thyme
creamy, nutty, herbaceous—no cooking fuss
394 cal · 20g protein · 5 min
EasyIn-between
Limoncello Granita with Fresh Mint & Candied Citrus Peel
Icy, intensely lemony palate cleanser studded with candied citrus and feathery mint
266 cal · 1g protein · 14 min
EasyBreakfast
Thai Basil Egg Fried Rice with Crispy Shallot Oil
Jasmine rice, two eggs, holy basil, fish sauce
381 cal · 13g protein · 15 min
EasySnack
Chilled Coconut-Lime Cucumber Rounds
Creamy coconut, lime juice, chili flake, crispy cucumber
130 cal · 2g protein · 8 min
EasyIn-between
Iced Thai Iced Tea with Condensed Milk Swirl
Strong brewed tea, ice, sweet condensed milk, a pinch of star anise
109 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Shrimp Lettuce Filling & Chili Oil
Golden-fried wonton shells, quick-seared shrimp, crisp lettuce, ginger-lime dressing
369 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Fish with Tamarind-Chili Glaze & Charred Bok Choy
Sea bream or snapper, tangy-spicy tamarind sauce, crispy bok choy
468 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
EasyIn-between
Preserved Lemon & Mint Iced Tea
tart, aromatic, deeply refreshing
12 cal · 0g protein · 11 min
EasyDessert
Rosewater & Almond Panna Cotta with Candied Orange
silky, floral set cream with jammy orange peel
363 cal · 8g protein · 12 min