EasyIn-between
Teff Flour Shortbread with Honey Drizzle & Roasted Hazelnut Dust
Ancient grain cookie, melting butter texture, flower-honey finish
262 cal · 3g protein · 32 min
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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.
Easy
SophisticatedAppetizer
Tiradito de Atún Blanco, Maíz Morado & Umeboshi Gel with Crispy Andean Potato
Sliced white tuna, purple corn emulsion, umami-rich gel, fragile potato chip, citrus oil
472 cal · 15g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Infusión de Hierba Luisa & Lucuma with Crispy Tuile
Peruvian herbal tea service with delicate pastry
356 cal · 4g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedSnack
Huancayo Corn Fritter with Queso Fresco & Rocoto-Lime Coulis
Crispy corn cake, fresh cheese, spicy-tangy dipping sauce
450 cal · 15g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Causa Limeña Sunrise Stack with Quail Egg & Ají Amarillo Foam
Layered potato terrine, avocado mousse, citrus-cured fish, delicate egg
446 cal · 17g protein · 75 min
EasyIn-between
Chè Đậu Xanh – Mung Bean Sweet Soup
Cooling herbal broth with soft mung beans, coconut, and a touch of ginger
423 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
EasySnack
Bánh Mì Dough Bites
Crispy-on-outside, airy Vietnamese baguette nuggets with pickled chili butter
316 cal · 7g protein · 11 min
EasyAppetizer
Tuna Tataki with Crispy Rice Cracker & Ponzu Foam
Seared tuna with rice crisp base, citrus air, and micro greens
300 cal · 25g protein · 18 min
EasyIn-between
Ume & Shiso Onigiri Rice Balls
Salty pickled plum and herb-wrapped rice, easy to hold and eat
74 cal · 2g protein · 8 min
EasySnack
Edamame Salad with Yuzu Sesame
Warm soy beans with citrus zest and toasted sesame oil
372 cal · 16g protein · 12 min
IntermediateSnack
Anchovy & Thyme Crisps with Whipped Ricotta
Crispy tuiles and silky dip—a sophisticated afternoon break
435 cal · 32g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Charred Lime & Black Garlic Sorbet with Toasted Coconut Tuile
A palate-cleansing refresh with sophisticated bitter-sweet complexity
183 cal · 3g protein · 55 min
IntermediateIn-between
Água Fresca de Melancia e Limão com Gelo de Hortelã
Iced watermelon-lime refresher with crushed mint ice
151 cal · 2g protein · 8 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cornichons & Coppa with Grilled Sourdough
A simple French casse-croûte—a small, honest thing
166 cal · 1g protein · 9 min
EasySnack
Crispy Teff Flatbread with Honey & Butter
Nutty, crackly Ethiopian teff wafer with warm drizzle
242 cal · 4g protein · 11 min
EasyBreakfast
Harissa Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomato & Cilantro
Silky eggs kissed with North African heat
295 cal · 14g protein · 13 min
IntermediateSnack
Whipped Labneh & Charred Heirloom Tomato Crostini
Tangy strained yogurt on toasted bread with blistered tomatoes and crispy oregano
427 cal · 16g protein · 13 min
SophisticatedLunch
Summer Hamachi Crudo with Crispy Rice, Lime Oil & Pomegranate Seeds
Paper-thin raw yellowtail with toasted rice, charred lime, crispy capers, pomegranate spheres
459 cal · 11g protein · 40 min
EasyIn-between
Whipped Feta & Charred Lemon Spread with Crudités
Silky herbed feta dip, warm pita chips, raw vegetables
380 cal · 16g protein · 10 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Herb Crisps with Labne Dip
Spiced whole roasted chickpeas with cool whipped yogurt
338 cal · 15g protein · 21 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Herb Sambusas with Tamarind-Chili Dip
Golden phyllo triangles filled with spiced chickpeas and fresh herbs
393 cal · 14g protein · 37 min
EasyDessert
Honey-Cardamom Poached Pears with Crispy Sesame Brittle
Tender poached pears with spiced honey syrup and crunchy sweet garnish
390 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Ginger-Turmeric Beet Crisps with Whipped Yogurt & Nigella Seeds
Thin, crackling beet chips with creamy spiced dip
346 cal · 15g protein · 23 min
EasyIn-between
Honey-Roasted Peanuts with Sumac & Sea Salt
Warm, tangy, salty candied peanuts
493 cal · 18g protein · 12 min