SophisticatedAppetizer
Cavolfiore Affumicato con Romesco, Ova di Bottarga e Pangrattato Bruciato
Smoked cauliflower steaks with romesco, bottarga roe and burnt breadcrumbs
439 cal · 17g protein · 65 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.
Sophisticated
IntermediateAppetizer
Mitmita-Spiced Beef Tartare on Charred Injera Crisps with Pickled Red Onion
Raw beef tartare with Ethiopian chile-garlic heat, crispy injera shards, and tart pickled onion
166 cal · 1g protein · 23 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cardamom-Rose Granita with Pistachio Dust
Floral, icy, nutty
107 cal · 4g protein · 90 min
EasyLunch
Charred Salmon & Bitter Greens with Tamarind-Fish Sauce Dressing
Crispy-skinned fish, peppery herbs, tart-salty glaze
433 cal · 31g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Cucumber-Jicama Gazpacho Shooters
Chilled, bracing vegetable tonic with jalapeño oil
71 cal · 2g protein · 12 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Short Ribs with Bourbon & Charred Root Vegetables
Low-and-slow braised beef short ribs in a whiskey-spiked sauce, served with roasted carrots, parsnips, and thyme.
387 cal · 7g protein · 168 min
EasyBreakfast
Kimchi-Butter Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Rice
Soft eggs, umami funk, toasted grain crunch
393 cal · 16g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Gyeran Mari (Korean Rolled Egg) with Gochujang Dip
Tender egg roll, crispy outside, creamy center
412 cal · 25g protein · 13 min
EasyDessert
Bingsu with Condensed Milk, Red Bean & Toasted Rice Crunch
Shaved ice, sweet and creamy, crunchy finish
355 cal · 9g protein · 5 min
IntermediateIn-between
Pão de Queijo com Charred Lime & Spiced Cashew Dust
Warm cheese bread with crispy lime and toasted cashew-spice crunch
122 cal · 2g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Charred Mango Lassi with Fresh Curry Leaf & Black Salt
Creamy, tangy yogurt drink with caramelized mango and savory edge
273 cal · 12g protein · 18 min
EasyBreakfast
Whipped Feta & Tomato Scramble with Za'atar Crust
Creamy eggs with charred cherry tomatoes and crispy herb crouton
476 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
IntermediateSnack
Smoked Paprika Chickpea Crisps with Sea Salt
Roasted, crispy, addictively seasoned chickpea snack—all the crunch, nothing fried.
286 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Lemony Yogurt with Crushed Sesame Honeycomb
Creamy Hellenic yogurt drizzled with thyme honey and toasted seeds
276 cal · 15g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Roasted Chickpeas & Sumac Crisps
Addictive spiced legume crunch with tart lemon-sumac coating
303 cal · 10g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Saganaki with Hot Honey & Thyme
Pan-fried cheese with warm spiced honey, crispy breadcrumbs and oregano
438 cal · 19g protein · 18 min
IntermediateDinner
Giant White Beans in Tomato Braise with Kale & Garlic
Creamy beans stewed slowly with garlic, herbs, and crushed tomatoes until silky and rich.
361 cal · 6g protein · 48 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Moqueca-Spiced Scramble with Charred Corn & Cilantro Oil
Creamy eggs infused with coconut, palm oil & dendê spice
420 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
IntermediateSnack
Cassava Flour Crisps with Lime Salt & Roasted Garlic
Crispy fried cassava chips with addictive savory finish
237 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
IntermediateIn-between
Iced Tea with Peach & Thyme
Brewed black tea infused with fresh peach and a whisper of thyme, chilled and refreshing.
99 cal · 1g protein · 13 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Meagre (Corvina Blanca) with Charred Corn Miso, Black Garlic & Crispy Sage Broccolini
Peruvian white fish with umami-corn glaze and crispy greens
499 cal · 37g protein · 34 min
EasySnack
Toasted Chestnut & Corn Mazamorra with Candied Chili Oil
Creamy, sweet corn pudding with warming spice
384 cal · 7g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Tamarind-Cured Egg Yolk with Crispy Rice & Thai Basil Oil
Silky cured yolk over shattered rice cake, drizzled with herb oil
400 cal · 7g protein · 45 min
IntermediateIn-between
Charred Purple Corn Bisque with Roasted Pepper Oil & Crispy Chorizo Crisps
Velvety, smoky, with a whisper of spice
392 cal · 8g protein · 28 min