SophisticatedDessert
Persimmon Panna Cotta with Crispy Ginger Tuile & Charred Honey
Silky autumn fruit custard, caramelized spice snap, burnt sweetness
310 cal · 4g protein · 55 min
Calories · 1870 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.
Sophisticated
EasyLunch
Sinigang Pork & Radish Broth
Tangy pork stew with radish, long beans, and tamarind brightness
292 cal · 23g protein · 35 min
IntermediateDessert
Chè Ba Màu Panna Cotta: Three-Layer Coconut-Coffee-Caramel Custard with Candied Sesame Brittle
Silken three-layer custard inspired by the Vietnamese iced coffee, topped with shattered sugar-sesame crisp
343 cal · 8g protein · 27 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Taro & Shallot Chip with Lime Salt & Fried Chili Oil
Thin, crackling taro chips with fermented intensity
434 cal · 4g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Tôm Nướng Ngoài Lá: Grilled Shrimp in Scented Leaves with Charred Chili-Lime Butter & Burnt Garlic Crumb
Hand-held luxury—grilled shrimp in aromatic leaves with multiple textured finishes
416 cal · 10g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Chả Tôm Cuốn Rau: Shrimp-Pork Mousse Wrapped in Scalded Greens with Charred Miso-Lime Dipping Sauce
A refreshing, herbaceous intermezzo—cold-served, delicate, technically sophisticated
288 cal · 34g protein · 45 min
EasyDessert
Brown Butter Leche Flan
Silky custard tart with caramelized sugar and nutty browned-butter depth
484 cal · 11g protein · 35 min
EasyDinner
Chicken Adobo Rice Bowl
Braised chicken thighs in dark, rich soy-vinegar sauce over steamed rice
480 cal · 28g protein · 43 min
EasyIn-between
Ube Pandesal Sandwich
Purple yam-flavored soft rolls with butter and a thin slice of queso de bola
170 cal · 4g protein · 5 min
EasySnack
Ensaymada Bites
Soft, buttery pastry spirals brushed with brown sugar and grated cheese
337 cal · 4g protein · 17 min
IntermediateDessert
Apple Fruit Cobbler
Warm spiced apples with buttery biscuit topping
280 cal · 3g protein · 65 min
EasyDessert
Lucuma & Cinnamon Flan with Toasted Quinoa Brittle
Silky Peruvian custard with nutty crunch and the warmth of cinnamon
380 cal · 6g protein · 23 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Trout with Ají Verde & Roasted Purple Potato Salad
Delicate fish, vibrant green sauce, earthy tubers—Andean simplicity at its finest
490 cal · 39g protein · 25 min
EasySnack
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Fritters
Crispy exterior, creamy center—Andean comfort in two bites
315 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
EasyBreakfast
Quinoa & Corn Scramble with Crispy Chorizo Oil
Fluffy eggs with toasted grain, warm spices, and sizzling chorizo fat
445 cal · 26g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Crispy Corn Silk Scramble with Charred Stone Fruit & Sage Brown Butter
Silken eggs, charred peaches, golden sage oil
465 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Malanga & Charred Shrimp Croquetas with Aji Verde-Black Garlic Dip
Crispy tuber, pink shrimp, herbaceous green chili sauce
180 cal · 7g protein · 45 min
EasyIn-between
Charred Corn & Lime Granita with Crispy Sage
Palate cleanser, grain-free, vegan
220 cal · 3g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedDessert
New York Style Cheesecake
Rich, creamy, and perfectly baked with a graham cracker crust
380 cal · 7g protein · 85 min
SophisticatedSnack
Bánh Cuốn Spiral: Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp, Herbs & Burnt Caramel-Fish Sauce
Hand-rolled rice paper spirals with silken shrimp mousse and obsessive herb layering
405 cal · 45g protein · 60 min
EasyBreakfast
Sumac Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomato
Fluffy eggs with Middle Eastern warmth
280 cal · 18g protein · 13 min
EasyBreakfast
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Doenjang Toast
Creamy eggs on crispy sourdough with salty miso umami
385 cal · 14g protein · 13 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Beef Tendon & Quince Tartlet
Gelatinous collagen meets fragrant fruit and caramelized onion
245 cal · 18g protein · 215 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Roasted Pear & Crispy Chickpea Toast
Warm stone fruit, umami crunch, bitter endive
285 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 25 minutes. The quickest is around 10 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 151 and 475 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
