SophisticatedDessert
Passion Fruit & Coconut Rum Flan with Caramelized Banana Crisps
Silken custard with tropical fruit and crispy candy
395 cal · 5g protein · 65 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.
Sophisticated
EasySnack
Whipped Labneh & Charred Lemon Dip
Tangy yogurt cheese, warm olive oil, crispy pita chips
355 cal · 16g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Cucumber, Dill & Feta Tzatziki Crudités
Cool yogurt dip with fresh vegetables and herbs
207 cal · 18g protein · 10 min
IntermediateSnack
Cancha de Maíz con Queso Fresco y Chili Lime
Roasted Peruvian corn kernels with crumbled cheese and zesty seasoning
352 cal · 11g protein · 19 min
IntermediateIn-between
Leche de Tigre Shooters with Crispy Chicharrones
Icy ceviche broth in a glass with salty, crispy pork crackling
176 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Palet de Foie Gras sur Toast Grillée avec Brioche Dorée
Seared foie gras palet on toasted brioche with caramelized apple compote
463 cal · 17g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Œufs Cocotte aux Chanterelles et Truffe Blanche
Baked eggs in cream with wild mushrooms and truffle oil
415 cal · 16g protein · 60 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Halloumi Coins with Sumac & Pickled Strawberry
Warm cheese, tart-sweet fruit, finish of floral salt
492 cal · 25g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Chilled Abalone with Gochujang Emulsion, Crispy Rice Paper & Pickled Cucumber Ribbons
Tender poached abalone, spiced chili mayo, shattered rice paper, bright pickled vegetables
387 cal · 11g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Chilled Yuzu & Star Anise Consommé with Crispy Garlic Oil & Mint Leaf
Crystal-clear, aromatic broth capturing citrus brightness and subtle spice
85 cal · 4g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Lime Leaf, Ginger & Black Garlic Dipping Sauce
Delicate crispy wontons cradling tender crab meat and aromatics, served with complex umami glaze
349 cal · 18g protein · 80 min
EasyBreakfast
Calamansi Scramble with Crispy Rice & Soft Yolk
Fluffy eggs, toasted garlic oil & sunny citrus—5 minutes flat
452 cal · 15g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Mango & Sticky Rice Cups
Creamy coconut rice, ripe mango—chilled, no-cook assembly, 5 minutes
274 cal · 4g protein · 5 min
EasyDessert
Coconut Panna Cotta with Calamansi Curd & Candied Lime Peel
Silken coconut custard, bright citrus, no oven required—15 minutes + chill
404 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Yaki Onigiri with Miso Caramel & Nori Crackle
Charred rice cakes with burnt-butter miso glaze and seaweed-salt finish
346 cal · 4g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Hamachi with Yuzu Kosho Crust, Charred Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic Jus
Seared yellowtail with citrus-chili seasoning, bitter greens, and an aromatic brown butter reduction
388 cal · 2g protein · 45 min
EasySnack
Pan con Tomate & Manchego
Rubbed tomato bread, aged cheese, sea salt
387 cal · 15g protein · 8 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Corvina with Salsa Roja & Charred Corn Succotash
Peruvian white fish with tomato-chili sauce and butter-poached corn kernels with crispy sage
487 cal · 34g protein · 22 min
EasyDessert
Torrijas with Burnt Orange Compote
Caramelised brioche, candied orange, cinnamon cream
391 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
IntermediateSnack
Edamame with Charred Lime & Amchur
Warm salty beans with tart mango powder
428 cal · 22g protein · 15 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cucumber & Shiso Granita with Yuzu Citrus Syrup
Palate-cleansing frozen herb slush
140 cal · 1g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Sake-Glazed Hamachi Collar with Charred Shishito Peppers & Miso-Butter Greens
Buttery fish collar with blistered peppers and umami greens
313 cal · 4g protein · 35 min
EasyBreakfast
Labneh & Burnt Tomato Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil
Whipped labneh, charred heirloom tomatoes, and sage-infused brown butter
484 cal · 22g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Ceviche-Style Mahi-Mahi with Cancha Corn & Purple Potato
Raw white fish cured in fresh lime, roasted corn kernels, crispy toasted corn kernels, and waxy purple potato
499 cal · 26g protein · 22 min