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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.

Charred Zucchini & Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Mint YogurtIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Zucchini & Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Mint Yogurt

Pan-fried zucchini-chickpea cakes, golden and crunchy outside, served with cool herbed yogurt.

416 cal · 18g protein · 32 min
vegetarianMediterraneangluten-free
Cumin-Spiced Scrambled Eggs with Charred TomatoIntermediate
Breakfast

Cumin-Spiced Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomato

Soft, fragrant eggs with caramelized tomato and crispy toast

496 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
high-proteinvegetarian
Roasted Chickpea & Ajwain CrispsIntermediate
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Ajwain Crisps

Crunchy, spiced legume crackers with thyme-like aromatics

265 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
high-proteinvegangluten-free
Chilled Mango & Buttermilk Lassi ShotIntermediate
In-between

Chilled Mango & Buttermilk Lassi Shot

Tart, creamy, lightly spiced yogurt drink in a small glass

123 cal · 6g protein · 5 min
vegetariangluten-free
Charred Beet & Whipped Labneh Phyllo ConesIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Beet & Whipped Labneh Phyllo Cones

Crispy phyllo filled with herbed whipped yogurt, roasted beet, pomegranate, and pistachios

428 cal · 12g protein · 38 min
vegetarian
Tandoori Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Tomato ChutneyIntermediate
Dinner

Tandoori Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Tomato Chutney

Spice-rubbed lamb chops with a cooked tomato reduction, finished with crispy onion and herbed basmati

451 cal · 6g protein · 37 min
high-proteingluten-free
Rose & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Mango LeatherIntermediate
Dessert

Rose & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Mango Leather

Silky rose-infused custard with a crispy mango fruit leather and crushed pistachio

369 cal · 8g protein · 25 min
vegetariangluten-free
Classic Chocolate Chip CookiesEasy
Snack

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy centers with crispy edges

243 cal · 2g protein · 27 min
bakedsnackclassic
Individual Chocolate Lava CakesEasy
Dessert

Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes

Molten chocolate center in a tender cake shell

398 cal · 7g protein · 22 min
bakeddessertchocolate
Classic Almond BiscottiIntermediate
Snack

Classic Almond Biscotti

Twice-baked Italian-style dunking cookies

137 cal · 3g protein · 55 min
bakedsnackcookies
Classic Peanut Butter CookiesIntermediate
Snack

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft, nutty, and perfectly chewy.

159 cal · 3g protein · 22 min
bakedsnackcookie
Fruit CobblerIntermediate
Dessert

Fruit Cobbler

Berries and stone fruit with biscuit topping

274 cal · 4g protein · 55 min
bakeddessertvegetarian
Almond BiscottiIntermediate
Snack

Almond Biscotti

Twice-baked Italian almond cookies, crispy and perfect for dunking.

140 cal · 3g protein · 70 min
bakedsnackitalian-inspired
Fudgy Chocolate BrowniesEasy
Dessert

Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Rich, dense chocolate brownies with a shiny, crackled top

182 cal · 3g protein · 37 min
bakeddessertvegetarian
Classic Pecan PieIntermediate
Dessert

Classic Pecan Pie

Nutty, caramel-rich Southern tradition

465 cal · 6g protein · 70 min
bakeddessertnuts
Classic Lemon BarsIntermediate
Dessert

Classic Lemon Bars

Tart and sweet with buttery shortbread base

281 cal · 4g protein · 50 min
bakeddessertvegetarian
Classic SnickerdoodlesIntermediate
Snack

Classic Snickerdoodles

Chewy centers with crispy cinnamon-sugar edges

94 cal · 1g protein · 27 min
bakedsnackvegetarian
Classic BiscottiIntermediate
Snack

Classic Biscotti

Twice-baked Italian almond cookies, crisp and perfect for dunking

135 cal · 3g protein · 60 min
bakedsnackvegetarian
Classic Thumbprint CookiesIntermediate
Snack

Classic Thumbprint Cookies

Buttery shortbread rounds filled with jam

77 cal · 1g protein · 27 min
bakedsnackvegetarian
Tiramisu CakeSophisticated
Dessert

Tiramisu Cake

Classic Italian-inspired baked sponge with mascarpone layers

492 cal · 10g protein · 55 min
bakeddessert
Honey Walnut BaklavaSophisticated
Dessert

Honey Walnut Baklava

Crispy phyllo, toasted nuts, and warm honey syrup.

280 cal · 4g protein · 80 min
bakeddessertnuts