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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.

Shakla Dist Scrambled Eggs with Tomato & BerbereEasy
Breakfast

Shakla Dist Scrambled Eggs with Tomato & Berbere

Soft scrambled eggs with charred onion, tomato & warm spice

460 cal · 21g protein · 15 min
high-proteingluten-free15-minute
Crispy Sweetbread Carpaccio with Hazelnut Oil & Aged BalsamicIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Sweetbread Carpaccio with Hazelnut Oil & Aged Balsamic

Delicate organ meat, raw and raw-adjacent, a bold opener

421 cal · 28g protein · 25 min
high-proteinlow-carbintermediate-technique
Ceviche Shooter: Ají Verde, Halibut & Crispy Plantain ChipSophisticated
In-between

Ceviche Shooter: Ají Verde, Halibut & Crispy Plantain Chip

Tangy citrus essence, verdant chili oil, pristine white fish, textural crunch

318 cal · 21g protein · 27 min
seafoodperuvianelegant-bite
Gazpacho & Jamón CrispsIntermediate
In-between

Gazpacho & Jamón Crisps

Chilled Spanish tomato soup with crispy cured ham shards

368 cal · 12g protein · 24 min
gluten-freevegetarian-option30-minute
Crispy Jamón Ibérico & Roasted Marcona AlmondsIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Jamón Ibérico & Roasted Marcona Almonds

Paper-thin cured ham with salted toasted almonds and sherry vinegar

440 cal · 24g protein · 13 min
gluten-freepaleo15-minute
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Tamarind, Ginger & Crispy ShallotsEasy
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Tamarind, Ginger & Crispy Shallots

Aromatic, elegant, perfectly moist—steamed in parchment

498 cal · 53g protein · 26 min
gluten-freepaleoelegant30-minute
Chilled Cucumber & Thai Basil GazpachoEasy
In-between

Chilled Cucumber & Thai Basil Gazpacho

Cooling, herbaceous, ready in 10 minutes

64 cal · 3g protein · 10 min
gluten-freeveganrawquick
Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Curry Oil & Charred Long BeansEasy
Lunch

Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Curry Oil & Charred Long Beans

Restaurant-bright, easy, aromatic—ready in 20 minutes

478 cal · 43g protein · 20 min
gluten-freepaleohigh-proteinquick
Crispy Chickpea & Lime Leaf CrackersEasy
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Lime Leaf Crackers

Toasted, crunchy, aromatic—straight from the pan

311 cal · 11g protein · 17 min
gluten-freeveganquick
Turkish Coffee Granita with Whipped Mascarpone & PistachiosIntermediate
In-between

Turkish Coffee Granita with Whipped Mascarpone & Pistachios

Icy cardamom-coffee slush, creamy dollop, crushed pistachios

476 cal · 9g protein · 25 min
vegetarianmake-ahead
Caldo de Cana Granizado com Limão TahitiEasy
In-between

Caldo de Cana Granizado com Limão Tahiti

Shaved sugarcane juice granita with fresh lime and warm spice syrup

170 cal · 0g protein · 35 min
vegandairy-freegluten-freerefresher
Biscoito de Polvilho Azedo com Sal GrossoEasy
Snack

Biscoito de Polvilho Azedo com Sal Grosso

Crispy tapioca puffs with coarse sea salt and subtle sour-dough tang

240 cal · 0g protein · 22 min
vegandairy-freegluten-freesnack
Teff Flatbread with Charred Honey Butter & Roasted GarlicIntermediate
In-between

Teff Flatbread with Charred Honey Butter & Roasted Garlic

Slightly sour, nutty Ethiopian grain flatbread with burnt-honey oil

327 cal · 8g protein · 26 min
vegan-adaptablegluten-free30-minute
Bánh Tráng Nướng TômEasy
Snack

Bánh Tráng Nướng Tôm

Crispy rice paper crackers with charred shrimp powder and lime salt

217 cal · 7g protein · 11 min
vegan-optionunder-100-cal
Berbere-Crusted Eggs with Charred Tomato & Injera CrispIntermediate
Breakfast

Berbere-Crusted Eggs with Charred Tomato & Injera Crisp

Spiced eggs on crispy flatbread with roasted tomato sauce

448 cal · 15g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable30-minute
Crispy Chickpea & Caraway BitesEasy
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Caraway Bites

Roasted spiced chickpeas—Moroccan street snack

246 cal · 10g protein · 18 min
vegetarianveganhigh-fiberquick-snack
Soft Pretzel Toast with Whipped Herb Butter & RadishEasy
Breakfast

Soft Pretzel Toast with Whipped Herb Butter & Radish

Warm, salty, fresh—a German breakfast staple reimagined

394 cal · 1g protein · 12 min
vegetarianquick15-minute
Seared Scallops with Chermoula Oil, Charred Lemon & Green GarlicIntermediate
Appetizer

Seared Scallops with Chermoula Oil, Charred Lemon & Green Garlic

pan-seared diver scallops with moroccan herb sauce

289 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Labneh & Green Herb Scramble with Crispy Pita ChipsIntermediate
Breakfast

Labneh & Green Herb Scramble with Crispy Pita Chips

creamy strained yogurt with eggs, spring herbs & sumac toast

492 cal · 29g protein · 20 min
vegetarian20-minutehigh-protein
Pane Tostato al PomodoroEasy
In-between

Pane Tostato al Pomodoro

Charred sourdough rubbed with tomato and garlic

375 cal · 8g protein · 8 min
vegangluten-free-option5-minute
Pomodori e Mozzarella FrescaEasy
Snack

Pomodori e Mozzarella Fresca

Fresh tomato and mozzarella with crispy basil oil

398 cal · 14g protein · 7 min
vegetariangluten-free5-minuteno-cook
Cucumber & Dill Refresh with Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Wonton CrispsEasy
In-between

Cucumber & Dill Refresh with Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Wonton Crisps

Cool herbal palate cleanser, creamy dip, shattered shell

416 cal · 17g protein · 14 min
vegetarianquicklight
Whipped Labne & Charred Apricot Toast with Crispy Sage OilEasy
Breakfast

Whipped Labne & Charred Apricot Toast with Crispy Sage Oil

Tangy labneh, caramelized stone fruit, herbal crackle

446 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-protein20-minute
Spiced Almond & Sesame Brittle with Toasted Gram Flour Dust & Salted Clarified Butter CrackleSophisticated
Snack

Spiced Almond & Sesame Brittle with Toasted Gram Flour Dust & Salted Clarified Butter Crackle

Shattered sweetness with umami mineral finish

231 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
vegetariangluten-freesophisticated