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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.

Injera Crisps with Whipped Feta & Berbere HoneyIntermediate
Snack

Injera Crisps with Whipped Feta & Berbere Honey

Torn flatbread shards, creamy cheese, warm spice drizzle

363 cal · 10g protein · 17 min
vegetarianquick-snack
Charred Cabbage Slaw with Lentil Cake & Pomegranate-Tamarind GlazeIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Cabbage Slaw with Lentil Cake & Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze

Crispy lentil patty, pickled cabbage slaw, tart-spiced glaze

493 cal · 17g protein · 34 min
veganhigh-fibergluten-free
Spiced Carrot & Almond Milk Smoothie with Toasted Millet CrunchIntermediate
In-between

Spiced Carrot & Almond Milk Smoothie with Toasted Millet Crunch

Sweet, warming, textured

235 cal · 10g protein · 11 min
vegangluten-freequick-snack
Roasted Beet & Walnut Tartare with Injera Crisp & Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Roasted Beet & Walnut Tartare with Injera Crisp & Black Garlic Oil

Raw beet tartare, walnut crunch, umami oil

389 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
veganrawgluten-free
Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Black SaltEasy
In-between

Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Black Salt

Cooling spiced yogurt drink, fresh mango, creamy finish

327 cal · 4g protein · 8 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-protein
Chilled Yuzu & Black Sesame Silken CustardEasy
In-between

Chilled Yuzu & Black Sesame Silken Custard

Tart citrus, nutty sesame, chilled relief

324 cal · 10g protein · 16 min
gluten-freequickno-churn
Crispy Miso-Glazed Chickpea BrittleEasy
Snack

Crispy Miso-Glazed Chickpea Brittle

Salty-sweet crackle, nutty depth

479 cal · 22g protein · 23 min
veganhigh-proteinportable
Sake-Steamed Black Cod en Papillote with Shiitake & Dashi EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Sake-Steamed Black Cod en Papillote with Shiitake & Dashi Emulsion

Delicate flesh, aromatic steam, umami silk

469 cal · 36g protein · 29 min
seafoodgluten-freeelegant
Chilled Cucumber & Borage Buttermilk ShotEasy
In-between

Chilled Cucumber & Borage Buttermilk Shot

Silky cold sip with delicate floral herb

60 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
vegetarianprobioticquick
Swabian Laugenbrezel Crisps with Smoked Trout Roe & Sorrel CreamEasy
Appetizer

Swabian Laugenbrezel Crisps with Smoked Trout Roe & Sorrel Cream

Pretzel-dark lye-baked shards with silky herb mousse and caviar pop

109 cal · 5g protein · 26 min
glutenelegant
Garlic Butter Rice with Crispy Fried Egg & Fresh TomatoEasy
Breakfast

Garlic Butter Rice with Crispy Fried Egg & Fresh Tomato

Sinangag meets sunny-side joy

451 cal · 12g protein · 17 min
quickcomfort-foodbeginner-friendly
Iced Calamansi Juice with Fresh Mint & Brown SugarEasy
In-between

Iced Calamansi Juice with Fresh Mint & Brown Sugar

Filipino sunshine in a glass

78 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
vegangluten-freeno-cook
Pan-Seared Fish with Tomato-Onion Escabeche & Steamed RiceEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Fish with Tomato-Onion Escabeche & Steamed Rice

Sinagang fish with a vinegary bite

481 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable30-minute
Roasted Chickpea & Amchur ChaatEasy
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Amchur Chaat

Crispy legumes, tangy mango powder, cooling yogurt

306 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Kirsch-Quarkkuchen SchnitteEasy
Dessert

Kirsch-Quarkkuchen Schnitte

Cherry-studded quark custard cake, barely baked

241 cal · 13g protein · 37 min
vegetariandairy-inclusive
Misir Wat Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo Cup, Spiced Labne & Pomegranate Seed PopSophisticated
Appetizer

Misir Wat Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo Cup, Spiced Labne & Pomegranate Seed Pop

Lentil stew in a shattering pastry vessel, creamy yogurt, jeweled fruit

308 cal · 13g protein · 57 min
vegetarianhigh-fiberprotein-rich
Wurstbrät mit Sauerkraut-Apfel RelishEasy
Appetizer

Wurstbrät mit Sauerkraut-Apfel Relish

Pan-seared sausage pâté with tart-sweet pickle relish

197 cal · 4g protein · 18 min
quickgluten-inclusive
Gemüsesuppe mit Spätzle & SahneEasy
Lunch

Gemüsesuppe mit Spätzle & Sahne

Summer vegetable broth with tender egg noodles and cream

422 cal · 12g protein · 30 min
vegetariandairy-inclusive
Pomegranate-Sumac Gazpacho Shot with Crispy Phyllo ShardSophisticated
In-between

Pomegranate-Sumac Gazpacho Shot with Crispy Phyllo Shard

Chilled, tangy, and naturally sweet—served as a palate-cleansing sip

212 cal · 1g protein · 20 min
vegangluten-freeraw
Seared Scallop & Summer Corn Custard with Brown Butter, Crispy Corn Silk & Seaweed AshIntermediate
Appetizer

Seared Scallop & Summer Corn Custard with Brown Butter, Crispy Corn Silk & Seaweed Ash

Umami-rich, delicate, a composed small plate that whispers elegance

341 cal · 10g protein · 40 min
high-proteinJapaneserefined
Iced Hojicha Latte with Black Sesame TuileIntermediate
In-between

Iced Hojicha Latte with Black Sesame Tuile

Grounding, toasty, just-sweet-enough afternoon drink

244 cal · 4g protein · 17 min
veganJapanesequick
Crispy Rice Cracker with Smoked Mackerel Pâté & Umeboshi CreamIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Rice Cracker with Smoked Mackerel Pâté & Umeboshi Cream

Light, briny, utterly craveable mid-morning bite

271 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
high-proteinJapanesequick
Tej Honey Panna Cotta with Candied Ginger, Toasted Spelt & Roasted Fig CompoteIntermediate
Dessert

Tej Honey Panna Cotta with Candied Ginger, Toasted Spelt & Roasted Fig Compote

Honeyed spiced custard, warming spice, jammy dark fruit

462 cal · 7g protein · 40 min
vegetariangluten-free option
Crispy Shallot & Mitmita-Spiced Shrimp Cornets with LabnehIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Shallot & Mitmita-Spiced Shrimp Cornets with Labneh

Golden frico cornets filled with paprika-chili shrimp and whipped yogurt cheese

349 cal · 38g protein · 28 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free