IntermediateIn-between
Chilled Mint Tea with Toasted Almond Biscuit
Moroccan gunpowder green tea, orange blossom & honeycomb
90 cal · 3g protein · 25 min
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.
Intermediate
IntermediateSnack
Spiced Almond & Apricot Energy Balls
Ras el hanout, toasted coconut, & orange zest
113 cal · 3g protein · 12 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Harissa-Spiced Eggs in Charred Tomato Sauce with Crispy Bread
Shakshuka-inspired with sumac & cilantro oil
331 cal · 15g protein · 26 min
EasyIn-between
Pâte de Foie Gras Canapés & Cornichons
Rich liver mousse on toasted baguette with pickled cornichons and fleur de sel
83 cal · 8g protein · 9 min
EasyLunch
Salade Lyonnaise aux Lardons & Œuf Poché
Warm frisée salad with crispy pork belly, soft egg, and Dijon vinaigrette
469 cal · 19g protein · 22 min
EasyBreakfast
Œufs Cocotte aux Fines Herbes & Crispy Soldiers
Soft-baked eggs with chives, tarragon, crème fraîche & buttered toast strips
457 cal · 20g protein · 17 min
EasyAppetizer
Escargots à la Bourguignonne en Croûte
Garlic-parsley butter-baked snails in phyllo cups with toasted breadcrumb finish
324 cal · 6g protein · 22 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Kimchi-Miso Rice Cakes with Soy-Butter Glaze
Chewy, crispy rounds with fermented punch and glossy umami
400 cal · 8g protein · 23 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Cucumber & Sumac Lassi
Tart, cooling, herbaceous yogurt drink
73 cal · 11g protein · 5 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Gochujang Tomato Scramble with Crispy Anchovy & Charred Corn Oil
Savory-spicy eggs with fermented heat and umami crunch
426 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
IntermediateDinner
Cá Nối Nương Với Sốt Cà Chua & Nhân Hành – Pan-Seared Striped Bass with Charred Tomato Sauce & Crispy Shallot Garnish
Delicate white fish crowned with deep-umami tomato sauce and shards of burnished shallot
384 cal · 35g protein · 37 min
EasyLunch
Smoky Eggplant & Pomegranate Salad with Crispy Chickpea Crunch
Charred levantine vegetables with sweet-tart pomegranate jewels
433 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cuon Tôm Nướng – Charred Shrimp & Crispy Taro Tuile Wraps
Grilled butterfly shrimp in gossamer taro crisps with chili oil and pomegranate pearls
459 cal · 12g protein · 38 min
IntermediateLunch
Cá Nướng Vàng Với Dưa & Thơm – Turmeric Grilled Fish with Pickle & Lemongrass Broth
Whole branzino burnished in turmeric-galangal paste, served with pickled vegetables and aromatic broth
435 cal · 53g protein · 36 min
EasySnack
Bánh Cuốn Nướng – Charred Rice Cake Rolls with Shrimp & Herbs
Delicate steamed rice rolls kissed with char, filled with sweet shrimp and mint
348 cal · 15g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDessert
Orange Blossom Panna Cotta with Candied Walnut & Black Sesame Brittle
Silken custard, floral aromatics, crunchy nutty shards
464 cal · 7g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Spiced Lamb Tartare with Pomegranate, Pine Nut & Crispy Pita Shards
Raw, punchy, aromatic—Middle Eastern kibbeh reimagined
346 cal · 21g protein · 27 min
EasySnack
Marcona Almond & Date Energy Bites with Cinnamon
No-bake, naturally sweet, ready in 5 minutes.
425 cal · 9g protein · 5 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Ginger Beer Granita with Spiced Dark Rum Reduction & Lime Dust
Icy, refreshing palate cleanser with warming spice and rum depth
208 cal · 1g protein · 25 min
EasySnack
Thai Cucumber & Peanut Dip
Cool, creamy, addictively spicy and nutty
295 cal · 10g protein · 8 min
EasyLunch
Green Papaya Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Tart, spicy, crunchy, alive
386 cal · 23g protein · 18 min
EasyIn-between
Thai Iced Tea with Condensed Milk Swirl
Sweet, spiced, utterly cooling
153 cal · 4g protein · 8 min
EasyBreakfast
Whipped Feta & Charred Tomato Toast
Greek sourdough with roasted cherry tomatoes and oregano oil
499 cal · 18g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Manchego Crisps with Quince Paste & Roasted Walnut
Salty-sweet Spanish cheese & fruit pairing
388 cal · 17g protein · 11 min