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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.

Crispy Burrata e Pomodori Affumicati con Olio di Basilico NeroIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Burrata e Pomodori Affumicati con Olio di Basilico Nero

Shattered burrata over slow-roasted smoked tomatoes with black basil oil & crispy sage

388 cal · 3g protein · 43 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-fat
Crispy Corn & Charred Tomatillo Cones with Charred Lime Crema & PomegranateIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Corn & Charred Tomatillo Cones with Charred Lime Crema & Pomegranate

Golden corn-masa cones, charred tomatillo salsa, lime-scallion crema, fresh pomegranate seeds

387 cal · 8g protein · 45 min
vegetarianhandheldshowstopper
Roasted Stone Fruit & Whipped Ricotta CrostiniEasy
Snack

Roasted Stone Fruit & Whipped Ricotta Crostini

Grilled peach, crispy prosciutto, basil oil

466 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
high-protein30-minutesummer-light
Salty Watermelon & Feta SorbetEasy
In-between

Salty Watermelon & Feta Sorbet

Tajín dust, lime, crispy tortilla chip

353 cal · 12g protein · 10 min
gluten-free-optionquickrefreshing
Whipped Feta & Charred Tomato Scramble with Crispy Sage OilEasy
Breakfast

Whipped Feta & Charred Tomato Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil

fluffy eggs with brined cheese and burnt herb infusion

442 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
high-proteinlow-carbvegetarian20-minute
Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate Gastrique & Burnt Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate Gastrique & Burnt Garlic Oil

Raw lamb tartare in crispy bulgur shells with tart-sweet reduction

481 cal · 14g protein · 36 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Crispy Chickpea & Black Garlic Dukkah BitesEasy
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Black Garlic Dukkah Bites

Roasted chickpeas coated in Egyptian spice blend with charred garlic depth

334 cal · 13g protein · 40 min
veganhigh-proteingluten-free
Pretzel Crumble with Smoked Trout & Horseradish CreamEasy
Snack

Pretzel Crumble with Smoked Trout & Horseradish Cream

Bavarian salt and smoke in a single bite

222 cal · 8g protein · 14 min
high-proteinquick-prep
Black Currant & Almond Granita with Crispy Wafer TuileIntermediate
In-between

Black Currant & Almond Granita with Crispy Wafer Tuile

Tart Schwarzwald fruit meets German precision

300 cal · 7g protein · 10 min
vegetariangluten-freedairy-free
Crispy Celery Root Rounds with Smoked Eel, Sorrel Cream & CapersIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Celery Root Rounds with Smoked Eel, Sorrel Cream & Capers

Thin-fried celeriac discs topped with silky smoked eel, tangy sorrel sauce, and crunchy capers

312 cal · 18g protein · 24 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Labneh & Sumac Crudités with Crispy Pita ChipsEasy
In-between

Labneh & Sumac Crudités with Crispy Pita Chips

Strained yogurt with toasted spice, served with raw vegetables and homemade crispy bread

408 cal · 15g protein · 16 min
vegetariangluten-free-option30-minute
Roasted Beet & Horseradish Seed CrackersEasy
Snack

Roasted Beet & Horseradish Seed Crackers

Crispy rye crisps with earthy beet powder and nose-clearing horseradish bite

374 cal · 6g protein · 23 min
veganunder-200-cal
Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Peel & Sesame BrittleIntermediate
Dessert

Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Peel & Sesame Brittle

Silky Levantine custard with floral perfume, topped with crispy caramel and candied citrus

469 cal · 9g protein · 35 min
vegetariangluten-free
Black Cod with Miso-Sake Glaze, Shisho Ash & Charred CucumberSophisticated
Dinner

Black Cod with Miso-Sake Glaze, Shisho Ash & Charred Cucumber

Buttery fish with fermented glaze, charred vegetables, and aromatic herbs

442 cal · 38g protein · 37 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant-dinner
Garbanzos Tostados con Pimentón y Sal MarinaEasy
Snack

Garbanzos Tostados con Pimentón y Sal Marina

Roasted chickpeas with smoked paprika & fleur de sel

243 cal · 10g protein · 27 min
veganhigh-fiberportable
Zumo de Sandía con Mentaplata y LimaEasy
In-between

Zumo de Sandía con Mentaplata y Lima

Watermelon juice with spearmint & lime

96 cal · 2g protein · 8 min
vegangluten-freerefreshing
Huitres Chaudes aux Échalotes, Beurre Blanc & Mignonette de Poivre RoseIntermediate
Appetizer

Huitres Chaudes aux Échalotes, Beurre Blanc & Mignonette de Poivre Rose

Warm oysters gratinéed with minced shallot, beurre blanc, and pink peppercorn mignonette

379 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
seafoodluxe
Saffron-Scented Semolina Upma with Crispy Curry Leaves & Soft EggEasy
Breakfast

Saffron-Scented Semolina Upma with Crispy Curry Leaves & Soft Egg

Creamy southern Indian savory porridge with golden egg yolk and tempering oil

456 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
gluten-freevegetarianhigh-fat
Roasted Chickpea & Amchur Brittle ClustersEasy
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Amchur Brittle Clusters

Crunchy, tangy, slightly sweet legume snack with dried mango powder

424 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
veganhigh-fibergluten-free
Cardamom-Roasted Pear & Yogurt Lassi ShotEasy
In-between

Cardamom-Roasted Pear & Yogurt Lassi Shot

Chilled spiced yogurt drink with warm roasted pear purée

273 cal · 12g protein · 16 min
vegetarianprobioticslow-fat
Gougères au Comté et HerbesEasy
Snack

Gougères au Comté et Herbes

Airy cheese puffs with aged Comté and Herbes de Provence

330 cal · 13g protein · 37 min
vegetarian30-minute
Tarte Tatin aux Pêches et ThymIntermediate
Dessert

Tarte Tatin aux Pêches et Thym

Caramelized peach tart with brown butter pastry & fresh thyme ice cream

396 cal · 5g protein · 67 min
vegetarian
Tamago Kake Gohan with Crispy Nori & Bonito FlakesEasy
Breakfast

Tamago Kake Gohan with Crispy Nori & Bonito Flakes

Silken egg yolk over warm jasmine rice with umami punch

268 cal · 13g protein · 17 min
quickgluten-free-option30-minute
Matcha-White Miso Energy Balls with Sesame BrittleEasy
Snack

Matcha-White Miso Energy Balls with Sesame Brittle

Umami-forward no-bake bites with creamy miso center

377 cal · 16g protein · 23 min
veganno-bakeenergy-boost