SophisticatedIn-between
Chilled Cucumber, White Peach and Mint Agua Fresca
A light, herbal, palate-cleansing sip
59 cal · 2g protein · 15 min
Calories · 1233 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
Peach & Bourbon Iced Tea
Chilled Southern-style tea spiked with fresh peach nectar and a bourbon whisper.
163 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Turkey Skin Cracklings with Charred Corn Purée & Lime Dust
Shattered, puffed turkey skin over a silky corn cream with a piquant lime-salt finish.
196 cal · 4g protein · 32 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with BBQ Pan Sauce & Charred Collard Greens
Thin, golden cutlet with a smoky tomato-bourbon pan sauce and tender bitter greens.
415 cal · 45g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Gazpacho Fría Shot with Aged Sherry Foam & Crispy Bread Dust
Chilled tomato consommé reimagined as a sophisticated spoonable sip
498 cal · 10g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Rye & Caraway Crisps with Smoked Paprika Whipped Lard
Sophisticated rye wafers with luxe paprika lard spread
394 cal · 10g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Beef Liver Mousse Cones with Charred Onion & Creole Gastrique
Silky liver pâté in crispy tuile cones, sweet-spicy glaze, caramelized allium
379 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cardamom-Spiced Mango Lassi
Smooth, chilled yogurt drink with mango, cardamom, and a pinch of black salt
295 cal · 17g protein · 8 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cucumber & White Nectarine Salad with Lime & Mint
Bright, hydrating afternoon refresher
155 cal · 3g protein · 12 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Whipped Ricotta, Charred Tomato & Black Garlic Oil
Technique-driven vegetable course—sliced, fried, and sauced.
491 cal · 18g protein · 35 min
IntermediateIn-between
Whipped Labne & Crispy Pita Chips
Tangy, creamy, crunchy, simple
258 cal · 6g protein · 17 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Garlic Chickpeas with Nori Dust
Crunchy, umami-rich, herbal bite
345 cal · 12g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Beef Tenderloin Salad with Charred Scallion Vinaigrette
Tender beef, bitter greens, charred aromatics
185 cal · 2g protein · 33 min
IntermediateIn-between
Chilled Ginger-Yuzu Soda
Bright, ginger-sharp, refreshing
95 cal · 1g protein · 10 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Beef Short Rib with Star Anise Braising Jus and Charred Bok Choy
Deep umami, warming spice, tender meat
254 cal · 9g protein · 110 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Crispy Polenta with Soft Eggs and Herb Brown Butter
Golden cornmeal cake with runny yolks and sage
440 cal · 17g protein · 40 min
IntermediateIn-between
Charred Corn & Jalapeño Crisps with Lime Salt
Crispy corn kernels, roasted green chili, zesty finish
200 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
IntermediateDessert
Brown Butter Panna Cotta with Warm Cherry Compote and Almond Tuile
Silky custard with tart cherries and crispy almond wafer
371 cal · 5g protein · 28 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Cumin-Scented Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomato
Tender eggs kissed with roasted cumin and crispy-edged tomato
304 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Ginger-Coriander Turkey Meatball Bowl with Herbed Yogurt
Spiced turkey meatballs over cucumber, herbs, and cool yogurt
473 cal · 56g protein · 33 min
IntermediateIn-between
Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Stone Fruit and Thyme Crisps
Light, tangy ricotta with caramelized peaches and crispy bread
373 cal · 12g protein · 25 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Sesame Brittle
Roasted, caramelized, and addictively crunchy.
400 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Smoked-Beet Crisps with Whipped Goat Cheese & Crispy Sage Oil
Thin-sliced roasted beets, a technique-forward appetizer with smoke and herbaceous depth.
466 cal · 13g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Roasted Chicken Thigh with Black Garlic Jus & Root Vegetable Spätzle
Crispy-skinned thigh with umami-rich glaze and tender egg noodle dumplings
472 cal · 30g protein · 80 min