EasyIn-between
Chilled Cucumber, Avocado & Lime Agua Fresca
Refreshing blended drink with crispy tortilla chip float and tajín rim
237 cal · 3g protein · 8 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
EasyDinner
Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Baby Bok Choy
Buttery fish, savory miso glaze, tender greens
323 cal · 36g protein · 22 min
IntermediateIn-between
Pan-Fried Sardine & Lemon Toast
Crispy bread topped with warm olive oil-poached sardines and bright citrus
407 cal · 21g protein · 14 min
EasyBreakfast
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Cumin Seeds
Fluffy eggs in warm spice oil with charred onion
361 cal · 14g protein · 15 min
EasySnack
Spiced Chickpea Roast with Lemon Zest
Crispy, crunchy, utterly addictive
232 cal · 11g protein · 18 min
EasyIn-between
Mango Lassi with Turmeric & Honey
Cool, creamy, slightly golden and warm
283 cal · 24g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Cauliflower Bites with Tamarind-Date Chutney
Caramelized florets with sweet-sour depth
238 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Edamame with Yuzu Kosho and Fleur de Sel
Steamed young soybeans with citrus-chili paste
237 cal · 15g protein · 10 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Lime Crunch
Crispy-spiced legumes with fresh cilantro and zesty lime dust
327 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Za'atar Pita Crisps with Whipped Labneh & Pomegranate Molasses
Crispy, tangy, tart
476 cal · 14g protein · 15 min
EasyBreakfast
Coconut-Turmeric Scramble with Crispy Shallots & Thai Basil Oil
Golden eggs with aromatic herb drizzle
434 cal · 17g protein · 15 min
IntermediateIn-between
Watermelon, Jalapeño & Feta Aguas Frescas with Crispy Lime Dust
Icy, spicy-sweet Mexican cooler with a tart mineral finish and textured toasted salt rim
134 cal · 4g protein · 13 min
IntermediateDessert
Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle & Lime Crema
Silky dark chocolate custard infused with smoky ancho depth, topped with crunchy pumpkin seed brittle and tart lime whipped cream
491 cal · 9g protein · 40 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Chickpea & Smoked Paprika Crisps
Crunchy, spiced chickpeas with sea salt and lemon zest.
284 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Spring Onion & Beurre Blanc
Tender chicken with a silky lemon-butter sauce and crispy onions.
372 cal · 38g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Crispy Rice Cake with Smashed Burrata & Heirloom Tomato
Crispy rice cake topped with warm burrata, tomato, and basil oil.
339 cal · 13g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedLunch
Doenjang-Cured Hamachi Crudo with Charred Shishito, Black Garlic Oil & Crispy Rice Cracker
Japanese simplicity elevated with Korean umami fermentation
484 cal · 18g protein · 75 min
EasySnack
Crispy Rice Paper Shrimp Crackers with Sweet Chili Dip
Shattered, salty, crunchy Thai snack
293 cal · 8g protein · 10 min
EasyIn-between
Turkish Yogurt Dip with Charred Flatbread
Creamy labneh with garlic, dill, and herb oil
255 cal · 11g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Mango & Thai Basil Lassi
Cooling, sweet, herbal refresher
285 cal · 33g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Green Curry Crab & Pomegranate
Shattered crisp, creamy, sweet and herbaceous
382 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Labneh & Walnut Scramble with Charred Tomato & Sumac Oil
Creamy eggs folded with tangy cheese, crispy walnuts, burnt-edge tomatoes
474 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Shrimp Salatah with Harissa Oil & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Spiced shrimp over charred tomato-herb salad, topped with crunchy harissa-fried crumbs
440 cal · 34g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crostini di Ricotta, Fava e Bottarga
Whipped ricotta, fresh fava bean purée and mullet roe on toasted bread
452 cal · 21g protein · 35 min