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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.

Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb DipSophisticated
Appetizer

Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb Dip

Giant prawns in a crispy salt-chili shell, burnt garlic drizzle & Vietnamese herbs

138 cal · 3g protein · 45 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo-friendly
Bánh Flan Cà Phê – Coffee-Turmeric Flan with Crispy Sesame Brittle & Coconut FoamSophisticated
Dessert

Bánh Flan Cà Phê – Coffee-Turmeric Flan with Crispy Sesame Brittle & Coconut Foam

Silken egg custard infused with robusta coffee & turmeric, burnished caramel, sesame snap

380 cal · 6g protein · 70 min
vegetarian
Chilled Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta with Candied Lime & Sesame BrittleEasy
Dessert

Chilled Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta with Candied Lime & Sesame Brittle

Silky Southeast Asian custard with aromatic fragrance

369 cal · 6g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-free
Água Fresca de Melancia com LimãoEasy
In-between

Água Fresca de Melancia com Limão

Chilled watermelon and lime refresher

70 cal · 1g protein · 8 min
vegangluten-free5-minuteno-cook
Calamansi & Sesame Soft Scramble with Crispy Shallot OilEasy
Breakfast

Calamansi & Sesame Soft Scramble with Crispy Shallot Oil

Tangy citrus eggs over buttered rice

444 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
vegetariangluten-free15-minute
Chilled Passion Fruit & Lime LassiEasy
Snack

Chilled Passion Fruit & Lime Lassi

Tangy, fruity yogurt drink with a kick of ginger

171 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
vegetariangluten-freeno-cook
Lemongrass Shrimp & Sweet Potato Rice BowlsEasy
Lunch

Lemongrass Shrimp & Sweet Potato Rice Bowls

Charred shrimp with aromatic herb salad over roasted sweet potato

354 cal · 32g protein · 25 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Cucumber & Sesame Rice Cracker BitesEasy
In-between

Cucumber & Sesame Rice Cracker Bites

Cool, crispy, herbaceous snack

177 cal · 4g protein · 8 min
vegetariangluten-freeno-cook
Charred Eggplant & Miso Dip with Herb Oil & Crispy Rice CrackersEasy
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant & Miso Dip with Herb Oil & Crispy Rice Crackers

Smoky, umami-rich dip with fragrant oil

121 cal · 4g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-freevegan-adaptable
Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Tamarind Glaze & Charred Bok ChoyEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Tamarind Glaze & Charred Bok Choy

Silky fish with sweet-sour Southeast Asian glaze

408 cal · 35g protein · 22 min
gluten-freehigh-proteindairy-free
Cucumber & Shiso Sunomono (Vinegar Refresher)Easy
In-between

Cucumber & Shiso Sunomono (Vinegar Refresher)

Cool, tangy, herbaceous palate cleanser

57 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
veganraw5-minutegluten-free
Miso-Glazed Mackerel with Charred Eggplant & Black SesameEasy
Dinner

Miso-Glazed Mackerel with Charred Eggplant & Black Sesame

Rich fish, umami glaze, charred vegetable sweetness

459 cal · 34g protein · 22 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free-option
Tiradito de Pez Espada con Crema de Ají Rojo y Crocante de MaízIntermediate
Appetizer

Tiradito de Pez Espada con Crema de Ají Rojo y Crocante de Maíz

Kingfish crudo with red chili cream, crispy corn, and jalapeño oil

497 cal · 5g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free
Callaloo & Saltfish Cornmeal Porridge with Crispy Coconut BaconEasy
Breakfast

Callaloo & Saltfish Cornmeal Porridge with Crispy Coconut Bacon

Creamy cornmeal meets spiced leafy greens and smoky salt cod

492 cal · 9g protein · 40 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Homard Bleu Décortiqué, Sauce Américaine et Tuiles Croustillantes aux AlguesSophisticated
Appetizer

Homard Bleu Décortiqué, Sauce Américaine et Tuiles Croustillantes aux Algues

Chilled lobster medallions with shellfish sauce and crispy seaweed tuiles

497 cal · 27g protein · 80 min
high-proteinluxurygluten-free
Huevos al Nido with Charred Tomato & Crispy SerranoEasy
Breakfast

Huevos al Nido with Charred Tomato & Crispy Serrano

Baked eggs nestled in roasted tomato with salty ham

351 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Flan de Queso with Quince PasteEasy
In-between

Flan de Queso with Quince Paste

Creamy cheese custard with sweet quince, chilled and silky

383 cal · 11g protein · 18 min
vegetariangluten-free
Aceitunas Gordal Tostadas con Romero Quemado y NaranjaIntermediate
In-between

Aceitunas Gordal Tostadas con Romero Quemado y Naranja

Warm roasted olives, burnt rosemary oil, orange zest

434 cal · 2g protein · 17 min
vegan30-minutespanish
Lubina a la Sal con Romesco Tostado y Espinacas a la CatalanaIntermediate
Dinner

Lubina a la Sal con Romesco Tostado y Espinacas a la Catalana

Whole sea bass in salt crust, charred romesco, wilted spinach with raisins & pine nuts

422 cal · 75g protein · 40 min
seafoodhigh-proteingluten-free
Torrijas Caramelizadas de Brioche con Compota de Naranja QuemadaIntermediate
Dessert

Torrijas Caramelizadas de Brioche con Compota de Naranja Quemada

Caramelized brioche French toast, charred orange compote, cinnamon sugar

495 cal · 10g protein · 28 min
vegetarian30-minuteintermediate
Ackee & Breadfruit Crisps with Citrus-Herb SaltEasy
Snack

Ackee & Breadfruit Crisps with Citrus-Herb Salt

Golden pan-fried rounds of starchy island starches with zesty seasoning

236 cal · 3g protein · 22 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Gougères aux Comté et Noix de MuscadeSophisticated
Snack

Gougères aux Comté et Noix de Muscade

Cheese puffs with aged Comté and nutmeg

330 cal · 16g protein · 70 min
vegetarian
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Charred Scotch Bonnet VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Charred Scotch Bonnet Vinaigrette

Tender tentacles, tart mango, and tongue-tingling Caribbean heat

392 cal · 35g protein · 60 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Mango & Coconut Milk Popsicles with Toasted Cardamom CrunchEasy
In-between

Mango & Coconut Milk Popsicles with Toasted Cardamom Crunch

Frozen island refreshment studded with spiced brittle

266 cal · 2g protein · 23 min
gluten-freedairy-freevegan