EasySnack
Herbed Chickpea & Lemon Dip
Creamy hummus-style spread with crispy pita chips
453 cal · 13g protein · 10 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.
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EasyIn-between
Cold Greek Lemon Yogurt Soup Shot
Silky yogurt, fresh dill, cucumber and lemon ice
139 cal · 11g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Quick Whipped Herbed Ricotta with Sumac Tomato & Crispy Bread
Creamy, tart, alive—the dinner-party opener
386 cal · 14g protein · 18 min
EasyIn-between
Honeyed Almonds with Ras El Hanout Spice
Crunchy, warm, addictive two-minute snack
481 cal · 15g protein · 7 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Branzino Skin Cigars with Roasted Red Pepper Mousse & Black Olive Oil
Shattered branzino skin meets silky pepper cream
460 cal · 27g protein · 28 min
EasySnack
Warm Dates Stuffed with Almond Butter & Sea Salt
Sweet, salty, sticky—zero cooking required
463 cal · 8g protein · 8 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Callaloo & Shrimp Fritters with Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Tender shrimp folded into seasoned Caribbean greens, fried golden, served with fiery mayo
343 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
EasyLunch
Charred Chickpea Salad with Preserved Lemon, Mint & Crispy Garlic Oil
Hearty, bright, Moroccan-market essential
355 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
EasyBreakfast
Manakish Breakfast Bowl with Labneh, Dukkah & Charred Tomato Confit
Creamy labneh, toasted spice blend & slow-roasted tomato on za'atar flatbread crumble
380 cal · 19g protein · 32 min
EasyBreakfast
Oeufs Cocotte aux Morels with Charred Sourdough Soldiers
Creamy baked eggs nestled with wild mushrooms and thyme-infused crème fraîche
459 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Passion Fruit & Coconut Sipping Broth
A chilled, silky coconut nectar with tart passion fruit and a touch of warming ginger
394 cal · 5g protein · 11 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Langoustine Carpaccio with Bergamot Gel, Radish Emulsion & Crispy Squid Ink Tuile
Paper-thin raw langoustine, bright citrus, peppery radish, shattered ink crisp
468 cal · 6g protein · 55 min
EasyIn-between
Mango Lassi with Fresh Mint
Chilled yogurt drink with ripe mango and cardamom
210 cal · 6g protein · 5 min
SophisticatedSnack
Chilled Bitter Melon & Tofu Sorbet with Crispy Rice Tuile
Palate-cleansing frozen bitter melon with silken tofu, sesame brittle crunch
259 cal · 5g protein · 70 min
EasyIn-between
Chè Đậu Xanh Mát Dừa
Chilled mung bean and coconut dessert soup
483 cal · 20g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Iced Vietnamese Coffee with Coconut Foam & Crispy Sesame Brittle
Dark robusta concentrate, whipped coconut cream, caramelized sesame crunch
298 cal · 9g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedDessert
Passion Fruit Panna Cotta with Lemongrass Tuile & Candied Ginger Crisp
Silken cream custard, tropical fruit tartness, aromatic herb crunch, preserved spice
484 cal · 7g protein · 70 min
IntermediateIn-between
Água de Coco Gelada com Açúcar Cristal e Limão Bergamota
Chilled coconut water with caramelized sugar crust & bergamot lime
137 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Chilled Cucumber & Sorrel Consommé with Crispy Prosciutto & Lemon Oil
Crystal-clear broth, cool herbaceous depth, salty crackle, citrus finish
197 cal · 10g protein · 55 min
EasyIn-between
Vermouth Cassis Granita with Anise Tuile
Refreshing frozen aperitif granita with crispy fennel-anise cookie
253 cal · 3g protein · 25 min
EasySnack
Mango & Scotch Bonnet Cheese Crisps
Buttery cheddar crackers with fresh mango and a whisper of Caribbean heat
234 cal · 6g protein · 13 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Sardines Farcies en Papillote with Fennel & Saffron
Whole fresh sardines stuffed with herb bread, roasted in parchment with golden fennel and silken saffron beurre blanc
467 cal · 25g protein · 33 min
EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea & Lime Cracker Bites
Pan-toasted chickpeas with charred lime zest and fleur de sel
313 cal · 10g protein · 11 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Calamansi Royale: Silken Egg Custard with Crispy Garlic Confit & Charred Sourdough
Filipino sunrise reimagined as a savory custard tart with citrus brightness
449 cal · 15g protein · 70 min