EasyAppetizer
Crispy Garlic & Anchovy Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Honey Dip
Golden scallion pancake-style fritters, umami-rich, served with sweet-spicy dipping sauce
466 cal · 13g protein · 18 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
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Purple Potato & Charred Corn Fritter with Lime Crema
Peruvian potato magic in bite-sized, golden form
352 cal · 5g protein · 28 min
IntermediateIn-between
Crispy Rice Paper & Mango Crudo Wrapper with Chili-Lime Oil
Delicate rice paper filled with green mango, crispy anchovy, and a drizzle of fiery oil
238 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Toasted Masa Wafer with Charred Nopales Mousse & Queso Fresco
Paper-thin corn crisp with roasted cactus paddle purée and crumbled fresh cheese
170 cal · 4g protein · 35 min
EasyBreakfast
Injera-Spiced Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Shallots & Berbere Oil
Soft, peppery eggs on toasted teff flatbread with aromatic spiced oil
484 cal · 20g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Honeycomb Butter Toast with Crispy Sage
Toasted bread spread with whipped honey butter and fried sage leaves
377 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Berbere-Roasted Carrot Rounds with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Oil
Charred rounds of heirloom carrot with creamy whipped labneh and a garlic-chickpea oil drizzle
280 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
EasyDinner
Doro Tibs with Charred Broccolini & Teff Flatbread
Quick-seared spiced chicken with smoky greens and warm grain bread
491 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Ají Rojo Tostada with Crispy Garlic Chips & Avocado Mousse
Luxury in Peruvian form: tender scallop meets spiced red chile and crunchy toast
491 cal · 12g protein · 38 min
EasyDessert
Autumn Pear Panna Cotta with Caramel & Crispy Sage
silky poached-pear cream, salted caramel, sage brittle
457 cal · 12g protein · 23 min
IntermediateDinner
Spiced Pork Collar Steak with Roasted Yellow Pepper Mole & Charred Asparagus
Peruvian spice melody meets pork's natural sweetness and a velvety yellow chile sauce
273 cal · 6g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Plantain & Scotch Bonnet Ceviche Cone
Spiced crisps with charred citrus fish
464 cal · 4g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Sea Urchin & Green Fig Tartare with Crispy Christophene Tuile & Charred Lime Oil
Elegant raw preparation with island fruit and crispy vegetable disc
394 cal · 9g protein · 45 min
EasyBreakfast
Kimchi Fried Rice with Crispy Egg
Gochujang-butter rice, jammy yolk, toasted sesame
497 cal · 13g protein · 15 min
EasySnack
Korean Cheese Corn with Honey Butter
Buttered corn, melted mozzarella, drizzle of hot honey
436 cal · 12g protein · 8 min
EasyLunch
Doenjang Clam Broth with Crispy Tofu Cubes
Salty-umami broth, silken clams, golden fried tofu
314 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Cucumber & Radish Banchan with Sesame Vinaigrette
Crisp, refreshing, salty-tangy—a palate cleanser
125 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
IntermediateSnack
Charred Corn & Black Bean Croquetas with Lime Aioli
Crispy-fried masa parcels filled with sweet corn, black beans, and queso fresco
479 cal · 23g protein · 33 min
EasySnack
Toasted Chickpea & Rosemary Crunch
crispy roasted chickpeas with garlic & sea salt
305 cal · 10g protein · 23 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Ras El Hanout Bites
Roasted with pomegranate molasses & toasted sesame
361 cal · 12g protein · 33 min
EasySnack
Crispy Rice Cracker Stack with Lime, Coconut & Roasted Cashew
Salty-sweet pressed-rice wafer with toasted nuts and zesty lime zest
310 cal · 5g protein · 8 min
IntermediateIn-between
Whipped Labne & Muhammara Toast
Charred bread, roasted red pepper-walnut dip, pomegranate & pine nut garnish
412 cal · 17g protein · 14 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Sage & Walnut Biscotti
Twice-baked almond biscotti with browned butter and fresh sage
397 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
EasyIn-between
Hazelnut & Espresso Energy Bites
No-bake energy balls with roasted hazelnuts, cocoa, and espresso powder
118 cal · 2g protein · 20 min