IntermediateIn-between
Spiced Pumpkin & Almond Soup with Crispy Sage Oil
Warming, silky autumn purée with nutty finish
399 cal · 7g protein · 40 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.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Tartare de Crustacé et Betterave Dorée
Diver scallop and roasted beet tartare, beet tuile, horseradish mousse
252 cal · 13g protein · 38 min
EasyIn-between
Amuse: Velouté de Potimarron en Shooter
Silky butternut bisque with sage crisp and brown butter
350 cal · 3g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
Salade Tiède de Bœuf et Betteraves Rôties
Warm beef, charred beets, horseradish cream and walnut oil
490 cal · 8g protein · 45 min
EasyBreakfast
Œufs Cocotte aux Champignons de Saison
Creamed wild mushroom egg cups with thyme-brown butter
439 cal · 16g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Whipped Lard & Pickled Egg White Crostini with Black Garlic
Creamed pork fat on toasted rye, topped with a soft egg yolk and umami-rich black garlic
386 cal · 19g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDessert
Charred Pineapple & Ancho Chile Flan with Crispy Cilantro Tuile
Silky custard infused with dried ancho, topped with caramelized pineapple & crispy herb cookie
322 cal · 7g protein · 58 min
IntermediateIn-between
Tequila-Spiked Watermelon & Habanero Paleta Shake
Frozen watermelon, lime, a whisper of heat, and blanco tequila
178 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
IntermediateSnack
Esquites Tostada Cups with Charred Lime Crema & Crispy Sage
Charred corn, cotija, epazote in crispy tortilla vessels
399 cal · 9g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedDessert
Rose & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon, Crispy Wafers & Pomegranate Gel
Silk Persian custard with floral-nutty elegance and jeweled garnish
412 cal · 7g protein · 32 min
IntermediateSnack
Ceviche Tostadas with Toasted Corn
Crispy wonton crisps, fresh fish, tiger's milk, charred corn
354 cal · 27g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Iced Freshly Pressed Pomegranate Juice with Sparkling Water, Mint & Sumac Rim
Tart, refreshing, cooling palate reset
90 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
SophisticatedSnack
Spiced Hazelnut & Date Paste Bites with Sea Salt Fleur & Crispy Sage Leaf
Whole-food energy bites with burnt butter and Aleppo pepper
200 cal · 3g protein · 27 min
EasySnack
Berbere Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy, spiced snack with sumac & lemon zest
319 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
EasyBreakfast
Shakla Dist Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Tomato & Crispy Onion
Fluffy Ethiopian-spiced scramble with charred cherry tomatoes
360 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Foie Gras Torchon with Sour Cherry Gastrique & Brioche Tuiles
Silky terrine of cured foie gras, jeweled with crushed pistachios, served with tart-sweet cherry reduction and shattered brioche
461 cal · 28g protein · 70 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Yuzu-Plum Granita Spoon
Palate-cleansing frozen citrus granita with crispy sesame tuile snap
160 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Masa Discs with Charred Shrimp, Avocado Mousse & Chipotle Oil
Pan-fried harina corn crisps topped with technique-seared shrimp and silky avocado emulsion
396 cal · 10g protein · 32 min
EasyBreakfast
Gochugaru Corn & Scallion Egg Ribbon
Crispy-edged Korean omelette folded with charred sweet corn and gochugaru butter oil
452 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tteokbokki Skewers
Chewy rice cakes with gochujang-miso glaze and bonito flake shower
356 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
EasySnack
Grilled Peach with Whipped Ricotta & Toasted Almonds
Stone fruit meets silky cheese and warm spice
425 cal · 14g protein · 13 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Turmeric Chicken Skin with Burnt Garlic Oil, Charred Lemon & Crispy Capers
Luxurious, textural, umami-forward
484 cal · 35g protein · 30 min
EasyIn-between
Hibiscus & Lemongrass Iced Tea with Crispy Rice Cracker
Cooling afternoon refreshment
201 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
EasySnack
Silken Tofu & Black Garlic Crostini
Umami-forward afternoon bite
294 cal · 8g protein · 14 min