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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.

Lemon Poppyseed MuffinsEasy
Breakfast

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Bright citrus with tender crumb and poppy seeds

229 cal · 4g protein · 37 min
bakedbreakfast
Classic Sugar CookiesEasy
Snack

Classic Sugar Cookies

Buttery, crisp, and perfect for decorating

172 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
bakedsnack
Peanut Butter CookiesEasy
Snack

Peanut Butter Cookies

Dense, nutty, and classically crosshatched

244 cal · 5g protein · 27 min
bakedsnack
Key Lime PieEasy
Dessert

Key Lime Pie

Creamy, tangy, with a buttery graham cracker crust

365 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
bakeddessert
Apple CrumbleIntermediate
Dessert

Apple Crumble

Spiced apples with oat and brown sugar crumble

315 cal · 3g protein · 60 min
bakeddessert
Lemon ShortbreadEasy
Snack

Lemon Shortbread

Buttery, tender, and bright with citrus

183 cal · 2g protein · 31 min
bakedsnack
SnickerdoodlesEasy
Snack

Snickerdoodles

Soft, pillowy cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar

99 cal · 1g protein · 27 min
bakedsnack
Crispy Wonton Cups with Lamb Filling, Tamarind Glaze & Pomegranate PearlsIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Wonton Cups with Lamb Filling, Tamarind Glaze & Pomegranate Pearls

Shattered-crisp, savory-sweet, and jeweled with pomegranate

487 cal · 22g protein · 35 min
high-proteindairy-free
Classic BlondiesEasy
Snack

Classic Blondies

Chewy brown sugar bars loaded with chocolate chips

317 cal · 4g protein · 35 min
bakedsnack
Korean Pear & Ginger Punch ShotEasy
In-between

Korean Pear & Ginger Punch Shot

Chilled, spiced pear juice with fresh ginger and a whisper of honey

202 cal · 1g protein · 8 min
vegangluten-freeno-cook
Pão de Queijo Scramble with Charred Tomato & CilantroEasy
Breakfast

Pão de Queijo Scramble with Charred Tomato & Cilantro

Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread meets fluffy eggs

276 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
gluten-free-friendlyquick-breakfast
Passion Fruit & Cachaça GranitaEasy
In-between

Passion Fruit & Cachaça Granita

Icy, tart, spirit-touched Brazilian refresher

205 cal · 1g protein · 25 min
vegangluten-freedairy-free
Iced Thai Basil & Lemongrass Coconut RefresherEasy
In-between

Iced Thai Basil & Lemongrass Coconut Refresher

A cooling, herbaceous drink—not quite sweet, truly Thai

247 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
vegangluten-freedairy-freequick
Chilled Coconut-Lime Panna Cotta with Toasted Sesame Brittle & Yuzu CurdEasy
Dessert

Chilled Coconut-Lime Panna Cotta with Toasted Sesame Brittle & Yuzu Curd

Silky coconut cream set with bright lime, topped with salty-sweet sesame crunch

243 cal · 4g protein · 30 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Roasted Chickpea & Gochugaru CrispIntermediate
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Gochugaru Crisp

Crunchy Korean red chili-dusted legumes with toasted sesame

273 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
high-proteinvegangluten-free
Pork Collar Steak with Gochugaru-Miso Glaze & Charred Bok ChoyIntermediate
Lunch

Pork Collar Steak with Gochugaru-Miso Glaze & Charred Bok Choy

Tender, caramelized pork collar with spicy umami reduction and tender charred greens

294 cal · 4g protein · 30 min
low-carbhigh-proteingluten-free
Crispy Pork Jowl & Apple Pickle TartletsIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Pork Jowl & Apple Pickle Tartlets

Rendered pork jowl with charred apple matchsticks in tiny crispy miso-butter shells

268 cal · 14g protein · 33 min
low-carbgluten-free-option
Crispy Beef Lentil Patties with Mint ChutneyIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Beef Lentil Patties with Mint Chutney

Ground beef and red lentil cakes with a surprise green sauce

405 cal · 23g protein · 36 min
high-proteingluten-free
Passion Fruit Curd & Crispy Cassava Wafer StackEasy
In-between

Passion Fruit Curd & Crispy Cassava Wafer Stack

A tart-sweet, textural afternoon refresher

218 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
dairy-freegluten-free
Crispy Hearts of Palm Cones with Charred Lime Butter & Spiced Cashew DustEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Hearts of Palm Cones with Charred Lime Butter & Spiced Cashew Dust

A crunchy, buttery, utterly unexpected canapé

387 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
gluten-freedairy-free-option