EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea & Sumac Clusters
Crunchy roasted bites with Middle Eastern spice
180 cal · 7g protein · 15 min
Calories · 1870 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.
Easy
SophisticatedBreakfast
Burrata Scramble with Charred Corn & Crispy Sage Oil
Creamy fresh cheese, sweet charred kernels, herbaceous brown butter
485 cal · 32g protein · 30 min
EasyDessert
Roasted Pear with Brown Butter and Honey
Warm spiced pear, nutty brown butter, golden honey—no fuss
245 cal · 1g protein · 21 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Potato Skins with Anchovy Cream and Gochugaru Oil
Crunchy, umami-rich, unexpected—a show-stopping opener
220 cal · 8g protein · 35 min
EasyIn-between
Pear and Almond Butter Energy Bites
No-bake pears and nuts—naturally sweet and filling
195 cal · 6g protein · 12 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpeas with Sesame and Gochugaru
Crispy, spiced legume bites with Korean chili warmth
165 cal · 7g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedSnack
Roasted Almond & Pomegranate Molasses Clusters
Tangy-sweet nuts with crispy caramelized edges
210 cal · 7g protein · 28 min
IntermediateDessert
Panna Cotta with Roasted Figs and Honey Brittle
Silky cream custard with caramelized fruit and crispy shards
310 cal · 3g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Radicchio Wedges with Anchovy-Parmesan Drizzle and Crispy Breadcrumb
Bitter-sweet vegetable with savory umami and toasted crunch
140 cal · 6g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Ricotta and Honeycomb Toast
Whole-grain sourdough topped with whipped ricotta, wildflower honey, and toasted hazelnuts
210 cal · 8g protein · 15 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Chickpea and Rosemary Crisps
Crunchy, savory legume snack with herbs and fleur de sel
160 cal · 8g protein · 30 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Soft Polenta with Brown Butter and Fried Sage
Creamy cornmeal porridge with crispy herb butter and a runny egg
420 cal · 18g protein · 30 min
EasyDessert
Orange Blossom Dates with Dark Chocolate & Pistachio
Stuffed dates with floral chocolate notes
280 cal · 5g protein · 7 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Za'atar Pita Chips with Charred Almond Romesco
Herb-dusted crisps with smoky almond sauce
260 cal · 9g protein · 19 min
EasyIn-between
Whipped Labne & Pomegranate Molasses
Tangy, creamy dip with jewel-like molasses drizzle
140 cal · 8g protein · 5 min
EasyBreakfast
Tapioca Crepe with Soft Scrambled Eggs, Charred Tomato & Cilantro
Crispy-edged cassava flour crepe filled with silky eggs and fresh herbs
470 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Crispy Cassava Tuile with Lime Zest & Sea Salt
Paper-thin, salty-sweet cassava crisps with bright citrus
162 cal · 0g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Passion Fruit & Yogurt Parfait with Toasted Coconut
Tart tropical fruit layered with creamy yogurt and crispy coconut
127 cal · 9g protein · 5 min
IntermediateDessert
Passion Fruit Curd Tart with Crispy Cassava Wafer
Tart-sweet custard over crispy root-vegetable shell—Brazilian tropical elegance
406 cal · 5g protein · 32 min
IntermediateDinner
Chicken Breast with Chermoula and Charred Cauliflower
Herb-bright poached chicken in vibrant North African sauce
440 cal · 49g protein · 43 min
IntermediateIn-between
Whipped Ricotta with Pomegranate and Burnt Pistachio Oil
Creamy, tangy, nutty afternoon spread
487 cal · 19g protein · 13 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Zaatar Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomato
Herbaceous, savory morning with crisp edges
413 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Streusel Coffee Cake
Moist, tender crumb with a cinnamon-brown sugar topping
303 cal · 4g protein · 50 min
EasySnack
Marcona Almonds with Smoked Paprika and Orange Zest
A Spanish-spiced handful
335 cal · 11g protein · 10 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 25 minutes. The quickest is around 10 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 151 and 475 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
