IntermediateDessert
Honey-Roasted Clementines with Cinnamon Yogurt Cream & Sesame-Pistachio Crunch
Warm, glossy citrus with cool, softly whipped yogurt
380 cal · 10g protein · 35 min
Calories · 2408 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.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Cumin Panisse Fries with Preserved-Lemon Yogurt & Harissa Honey
Chickpea-flour fries, golden outside and creamy within, dunked in tangy sauces
380 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
IntermediateIn-between
Winter Orange & Fennel Salad with Preserved Lemon & Toasted Cumin
A cool, cinnamon-dusted citrus plate for the afternoon slump
260 cal · 5g protein · 25 min
IntermediateSnack
Seared Almond-Stuffed Dates with Orange-Blossom Labneh
Warm, caramelized Medjool dates with cool, floral labneh
330 cal · 9g protein · 25 min
IntermediateIn-between
Tortilla de Acelgas y Patata with Yogurt Alioli
Soft-centered Spanish omelet, lightened up
464 cal · 19g protein · 35 min
EasyBreakfast
Apple-Cinnamon Papas de Aveia with Lemon Peel & Toasted Almonds
Creamy Portuguese-style oat porridge scented with citrus and spice
471 cal · 17g protein · 17 min
EasyIn-between
Cenouras Alhadas
Garlicky cumin-paprika marinated carrots
238 cal · 3g protein · 17 min
EasyAppetizer
Piri-Piri Shrimp Endive Boats with Orange & Mint
Spicy shrimp and juicy orange in crisp, edible spoons
197 cal · 24g protein · 18 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Piquillos with Goat Cheese, Walnut & Sherry Honey
Sweet-smoky peppers stuffed and glazed
343 cal · 15g protein · 27 min
EasySnack
Warm Orange-Garlic Olives with Salted Almonds
Azeitonas temperadas, gently warmed so the aromas bloom
389 cal · 9g protein · 11 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Orange Escabeche Mussels on Endive with Shaved Fennel
Pimentón-spiked mussels in sherry-orange marinade, served in crisp leaves
383 cal · 16g protein · 35 min
EasySnack
Rosemary-Parmesan Stovetop Popcorn
Savory, crunchy and ready in ten minutes
299 cal · 8g protein · 10 min
EasyIn-between
Cioccolata Calda Densa with Orange Zest
Thick, spoonable Italian sipping chocolate
357 cal · 11g protein · 10 min
EasyAppetizer
Bubbling Provolone with Calabrian Chili Honey
Provolone al forno, blistered under the broiler and served with apples and grissini
311 cal · 15g protein · 10 min
EasyDessert
Marsala Skillet Pears with Mascarpone Cream
Honeyed pears in a syrupy wine glaze, ready in 25 minutes
409 cal · 10g protein · 23 min
IntermediateDinner
Merluza en Salsa Verde with Clams & Garlicky Greens
Crisp-skinned hake in a Basque parsley-wine sauce
399 cal · 9g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Cucumber Smoked-Salmon Rounds
A light, craveable bite
230 cal · 5g protein · 39 min
Intermediate
IntermediateBreakfast
Vanilla Chia Berry Bowl
A bright plate that still feels indulgent
270 cal · 17g protein · 27 min
Sophisticated
SophisticatedDinner
Mushroom Steak Grain Bowl
A bright plate that still feels indulgent
306 cal · 23g protein · 28 min
Sophisticated
IntermediateDinner
Harissa Honey Chicken
A bright plate that still feels indulgent
306 cal · 23g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedGood to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 26 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 471 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.
