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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.

Ube & Peanut Butter Energy Bites with Calamansi ZestEasy
Snack

Ube & Peanut Butter Energy Bites with Calamansi Zest

Purple tuber sweetness meets toasted nut richness and bright citrus snap

166 cal · 5g protein · 15 min
vegangluten-freeno-cook
Œufs Poétiques au SafranEasy
Breakfast

Œufs Poétiques au Safran

Saffron-kissed scrambled eggs with crispy prosciutto di Parma, burrata & charred white peach

400 cal · 25g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Gaufrettes Beurre et Miel CrueEasy
Snack

Gaufrettes Beurre et Miel Crue

Crispy wafer-thin butter wafers with raw acacia honey & Maldon sea salt

127 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
vegetarianunder-15-min
Concombre Glacé au VerjusEasy
In-between

Concombre Glacé au Verjus

Chilled cucumber ribbons in verjus reduction with fresh dill & white pepper

55 cal · 3g protein · 11 min
vegangluten-freeunder-15-min
Pigeon Rôti aux Cerises AigresIntermediate
Dinner

Pigeon Rôti aux Cerises Aigres

Roasted wood pigeon with sour cherry gastrique, creamed summer corn & crispy sage liaison

487 cal · 29g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free
Crispy Taro & Coconut Wafer with Black Sesame SaltSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Taro & Coconut Wafer with Black Sesame Salt

Delicate tuile, nutty and lightly sweet, finished with black salt and sesame

341 cal · 3g protein · 50 min
gluten-freevegan
Maíz Chulpe (Peruvian Choclo) with Huancaína Butter & Toasted PeanutsEasy
In-between

Maíz Chulpe (Peruvian Choclo) with Huancaína Butter & Toasted Peanuts

Oversized corn kernels tossed in a creamy yellow chile butter

499 cal · 16g protein · 20 min
vegangluten-freeplant-based
Passion Fruit & Lemongrass Panna Cotta ShooterSophisticated
In-between

Passion Fruit & Lemongrass Panna Cotta Shooter

Silky passion fruit cream, tart curd, toasted coconut dust

368 cal · 6g protein · 35 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wonton with Coconut-Curry Emulsion & Thai Chili OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wonton with Coconut-Curry Emulsion & Thai Chili Oil

Hand-folded crispy crab wontons, silky curry cream, fiery chile accent

352 cal · 7g protein · 60 min
sophisticatedgluten-free-option
Black Sticky Rice Crepe with Mango Curd & Candied LimeSophisticated
Dessert

Black Sticky Rice Crepe with Mango Curd & Candied Lime

Paper-thin crepe with black rice, tart-sweet mango, crispy lime candy

421 cal · 8g protein · 70 min
gluten-freevegan-option
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tomato & CilantroEasy
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tomato & Cilantro

Soft eggs kissed with garam masala, charred tomato, and fresh herbs

264 cal · 17g protein · 13 min
high-proteinquickgluten-free
Mango & Chili Yogurt LassiEasy
In-between

Mango & Chili Yogurt Lassi

Creamy, sweet, and a whisper of heat

164 cal · 5g protein · 5 min
vegetariangluten-freequick
Cancha (Roasted Corn) with Ají Amarillo Salt & Roasted Pumpkin SeedsEasy
Snack

Cancha (Roasted Corn) with Ají Amarillo Salt & Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Peruvian tavern snack with golden spice and crunch

284 cal · 7g protein · 25 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Cucumber & Radish Tostaditas with Cotija & Lime CremaIntermediate
Snack

Cucumber & Radish Tostaditas with Cotija & Lime Crema

Crispy masa rounds topped with cool crunchy vegetables, salty cheese, and a tangy cilantro-lime drizzle

199 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
vegetariangluten-freeunder-30-mins
Crispy Rice Paper Shrimp CupsEasy
Snack

Crispy Rice Paper Shrimp Cups

Crunchy, herb-bright, dipped in fish sauce caramel

339 cal · 12g protein · 18 min
gluten-freedairy-freequick
Cold Cucumber & Sorrel Shooters with Crispy Sage & Lemon OilSophisticated
In-between

Cold Cucumber & Sorrel Shooters with Crispy Sage & Lemon Oil

Silky cucumber bisque in a shot glass, topped with crispy sage leaf & bottled sorrel brightness

73 cal · 4g protein · 40 min
vegangluten-freelight
Scallion Egg & Gochujang Rice CakeIntermediate
Breakfast

Scallion Egg & Gochujang Rice Cake

Crispy rice cake with soft scrambled egg and charred scallion oil

400 cal · 14g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Pepita & Ancho Chile BrittleSophisticated
Snack

Pepita & Ancho Chile Brittle

Shattered candy-brittle studded with toasted pumpkin seeds and deep chile heat

415 cal · 4g protein · 17 min
vegetarianMexican-inspired
Hibiscus & Lime Agua FrescaSophisticated
In-between

Hibiscus & Lime Agua Fresca

Chilled, tart floral refresher with a whisper of cinnamon

73 cal · 0g protein · 15 min
veganMexican-inspired
Crispy Okra Bhindi with Chaat MasalaSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Okra Bhindi with Chaat Masala

Oven-dried, paper-thin okra crisps dusted with spiced salt and tangy pomegranate

70 cal · 3g protein · 65 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Ginger-Turmeric Latte with Burnt Honey FoamSophisticated
In-between

Ginger-Turmeric Latte with Burnt Honey Foam

Silken, spiced milk drink with a caramelized-honey cloud and crispy star anise

249 cal · 6g protein · 25 min
gluten-freedairy-free-optionanti-inflammatory
Black Garlic & Anchovy Papad with Whipped BurrataSophisticated
Appetizer

Black Garlic & Anchovy Papad with Whipped Burrata

Crispy lentil wafer, fermented black garlic oil, silken cheese, and umami crunch

291 cal · 14g protein · 27 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinumami-forward
Roasted Beet & Walnut Crisps with LabnehSophisticated
Snack

Roasted Beet & Walnut Crisps with Labneh

Paper-thin vegetable chips with tangy whipped yogurt and dukkah

237 cal · 11g protein · 47 min
vegetariangluten-free
Crispy Seaweed & Sesame ClustersIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Seaweed & Sesame Clusters

Toasted nori and roasted chickpeas bound in nutty sesame brittle

306 cal · 8g protein · 20 min
veganhigh-protein20-minute