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Calories · 1230 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.

Classic Cheese DanishIntermediate
Breakfast

Classic Cheese Danish

Sweet cream cheese and vanilla in flaky pastry

310 cal · 7g protein · 65 min
bakedbreakfastpastry
Classic Peach CobblerIntermediate
Dessert

Classic Peach Cobbler

Spiced peaches under a buttery biscuit top

340 cal · 5g protein · 65 min
bakeddessertfruit
Classic Angel Food CakeIntermediate
Dessert

Classic Angel Food Cake

Tall, fluffy, and naturally fat-free.

95 cal · 3g protein · 60 min
bakeddessertfat-free
Classic Blueberry CrumbleIntermediate
Dessert

Classic Blueberry Crumble

Warm blueberries under a buttery oat topping

390 cal · 4g protein · 50 min
bakeddessert
Classic Key Lime PieEasy
Dessert

Classic Key Lime Pie

Creamy, tangy Key lime filling in graham cracker crust

346 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
bakeddessert
Classic Lemon Meringue PieSophisticated
Dessert

Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

Tangy lemon custard with billowy meringue topping

337 cal · 4g protein · 65 min
bakeddessert
Classic Streusel Coffee CakeSophisticated
Breakfast

Classic Streusel Coffee Cake

Tender crumb cake with buttery cinnamon streusel topping

354 cal · 4g protein · 55 min
bakedbreakfastvegetarian
Old-Fashioned Molasses CookiesIntermediate
Snack

Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies

Chewy, spiced cookies with a crackled sugar-coated surface.

149 cal · 1g protein · 27 min
bakedsnack
Tiramisu with Baked SpongeSophisticated
Dessert

Tiramisu with Baked Sponge

Italian ladyfinger cake with coffee and mascarpone

393 cal · 7g protein · 55 min
bakeddessert
Peach and Blueberry CobblerIntermediate
Dessert

Peach and Blueberry Cobbler

Warm fruit filling with buttery biscuit topping

332 cal · 4g protein · 65 min
bakeddessertfruit
Seared Scallop & Heirloom Tomato Tartare CupsIntermediate
Appetizer

Seared Scallop & Heirloom Tomato Tartare Cups

Crispy phyllo, diver scallop, burst tomato confit & nigella seed oil

228 cal · 7g protein · 34 min
gluten-free-optionseafoodelegant
Crispy Sage & Brown Butter Almond Cake BiteIntermediate
In-between

Crispy Sage & Brown Butter Almond Cake Bite

Warm moist almond cake with sage, burnt honey glaze, and fleur de sel

427 cal · 8g protein · 32 min
vegetariangluten-free
Charred Shrimp & Heirloom Bean Toast with Black Garlic, Crispy Shallot & Charred LimeIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Shrimp & Heirloom Bean Toast with Black Garlic, Crispy Shallot & Charred Lime

Grilled spot prawns on crispy bread with fermented black garlic, warm beans, and burnt citrus oil

378 cal · 31g protein · 30 min
high-proteinpaleo-adaptable
Oat BarsEasy
Snack

Oat Bars

Chewy, wholesome, and perfectly baked.

296 cal · 4g protein · 40 min
bakedsnack
Sumac & Pomegranate Granita with Crispy Phyllo Shards & Whipped Labneh CloudSophisticated
In-between

Sumac & Pomegranate Granita with Crispy Phyllo Shards & Whipped Labneh Cloud

Tart, cooling, crystalline—a sophisticated palate cleanser

253 cal · 8g protein · 35 min
vegetariangluten-free-option
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Preserved Lemon & Green Olive TapenadeEasy
Lunch

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Preserved Lemon & Green Olive Tapenade

Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment with citrus and briny olives

491 cal · 51g protein · 37 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo
Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Orange Peel & Sesame BrittleIntermediate
Dessert

Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Orange Peel & Sesame Brittle

Silken Levantine custard with floral and nutty layers, crispy brittle finish

451 cal · 8g protein · 28 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Charred Shrimp & Huitlacoche Tartlets with Black Garlic EmulsionIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Shrimp & Huitlacoche Tartlets with Black Garlic Emulsion

Crispy phyllo cups, spiced pink shrimp, smoky corn fungus, burnt garlic mousse

229 cal · 6g protein · 38 min
pescatarianfancy-appetizer
Smoked Eel & Crispy Salsify Tartare with Apple Gel & Horseradish MousseSophisticated
Appetizer

Smoked Eel & Crispy Salsify Tartare with Apple Gel & Horseradish Mousse

German river fish tartare, root vegetable crisp, sharp white emulsion

492 cal · 18g protein · 60 min
gluten-freeunder-1hr
Whipped Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Crispy Pita ChipsIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Crispy Pita Chips

Creamy tangy cheese dip, charred pepper sweetness, homemade crunchy chips

281 cal · 8g protein · 25 min
vegetarian30-minute
Coconut Water & Turmeric Gazpacho with Charred Lime & Crispy Tortilla StripsIntermediate
In-between

Coconut Water & Turmeric Gazpacho with Charred Lime & Crispy Tortilla Strips

Chilled tropical soup with golden warmth

305 cal · 5g protein · 18 min
vegangluten-freedairy-free
Charred Lime & Allspice PopcornEasy
In-between

Charred Lime & Allspice Popcorn

Crunchy, aromatic snack with Caribbean spice dust

189 cal · 3g protein · 13 min
vegangluten-freesnack