SophisticatedDessert
Dark Rum & Coconut Flan with Caramelized Banana Crisps
Silken custard tart with spiced caramel and island spirits
495 cal · 9g protein · 75 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.
Sophisticated
IntermediateIn-between
Quinoa Energy Bars with Pumpkin & Sesame
No-bake clusters with Peruvian grain and warming spices
478 cal · 15g protein · 10 min
EasyIn-between
Açaí Batido com Granola de Castanha e Mel Quente
Blended açaí bowl with toasted nut granola and warm honey drizzle
456 cal · 8g protein · 5 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Snapper with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Rapini
Seared white fish, bright verde sauce, charred brassica
498 cal · 41g protein · 40 min
EasyIn-between
Lucuma & Cashew Energy Balls with Sea Salt & Cocoa Nibs
Peruvian superfruit meets caramelized nuts—naturally energizing and addictive
170 cal · 2g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Chilled Avocado & Lime Soup Shot
Silky purée with toasted coriander, crispy tortilla chip, and Peruvian chili dust
296 cal · 4g protein · 17 min
EasyAppetizer
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Gochujang-Sesame Glaze & Crispy Anchovy Crumble
Charred peppers tossed in spicy-sweet glaze with umami punch
328 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce Dip
Delicate, herbaceous, and impossibly easy
255 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Mango & Crispy Rice Cracker Stack
Sweet, sour, and salty summer snack
125 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
EasyIn-between
Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Silky, bitter-sweet afternoon pick-me-up
117 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
EasySnack
Roasted Seaweed & Cashew Clusters
Crispy, salty, buttery snack with a touch of honey
469 cal · 11g protein · 11 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Misugaru Barley Tea with Chestnut & Honey Swirl
Nutty, roasted barley tea served cold with a drizzle of honey and toasted chestnut paste
93 cal · 0g protein · 10 min
IntermediateSnack
Aji Verde Roasted Chickpeas
Crispy spiced legumes with Peruvian green chili notes
269 cal · 11g protein · 36 min
IntermediateSnack
Pumpernickel Crisps with Herbed Cottage Cheese & Roasted Radish
Pungent rye, creamy spread, peppery vegetable snap
363 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
EasyIn-between
Spiced Mango Lassi with Toasted Coconut Foam
Chilled yogurt drink with mango, ginger, cardamom, and airy coconut top
336 cal · 7g protein · 8 min
EasyIn-between
Rye & Apple Granita with Sour Cherry Compress
Refreshing whole grain palate cleanser with tart fruit
276 cal · 6g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Celeriac Fritters with Brown Butter, Anchovy & Crispy Sage Oil
Root vegetable tempura meets German umami
385 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Tomato & Basil Velouté with Crispy Prosciutto & Fromage Blanc
Summer tomato soup served ice-cold with creamy dollop
361 cal · 5g protein · 18 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Savoury Crepe Soufflé with Smoked Trout & Dill Beurre Blanc
Cloud-light buckwheat crepe cradling silky smoked fish and tangy herb butter
320 cal · 25g protein · 30 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Peach & Verbena Soup with Crispy Prosciutto Crisps
Silky cold stone fruit bisque with herbaceous brightness and salty crunch
411 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Crudités Tartare with Anchovy Mousse & Burnt Lemon Oil
Charred vegetables with silky anchovy cream and aromatic herb oil, served on toasted crostini
437 cal · 19g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Pastéis de Nata Crisps com Abricot Queimado
Phyllo shards with burnt apricot compote and crème fraîche
493 cal · 6g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Bolo de Milho Frito com Mel Queimado
Crispy cornmeal fritter with burnt honey drizzle and fleur de sel
485 cal · 4g protein · 13 min
IntermediateDessert
Flan de Ovo com Caramelo de Laranja Queimada
Silken Portuguese custard flan with burnt orange caramel and candied orange peel
445 cal · 7g protein · 40 min