EasyIn-between
Fresh Papaya & Lime Granita with Toasted Sesame
Frozen, icy papaya purée with bright lime juice and a scatter of toasted sesame seeds
146 cal · 2g protein · 5 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.
Easy
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Fish with Thai Basil-Lime Broth & Charred Broccolini
Aromatic broth, tender white fish, charred greens
379 cal · 39g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Shallot & Uni Custard Tartlets with Chili Oil & Lemon Soil
Elegant, umami-luxe: buttery shell, silky sea urchin, spice kick
433 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Grilled Pacific Squid & Charred Tomatillo Crudo with Crispy Tortilla Shards, Jalapeño & Lime Oil
Raw squid meets charred tomatillo in a vibrant, textural Californian ceviche plate
371 cal · 29g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant Caviar with Whipped Labneh, Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate Oil
Smoky roasted eggplant dip crowned with herbed labneh, crispy garlic chips, and pomegranate-chili oil
351 cal · 8g protein · 33 min
EasySnack
Totopos with Charred Habanero & Lime Crema
Crispy tortilla chips with spiced lime-cilantro dipping sauce
349 cal · 7g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Agua Fresca de Tamarindo with Hibiscus & Charred Lime
Refreshing tangy tamarind drink with floral hibiscus and smoky citrus notes
189 cal · 1g protein · 15 min
EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea & Cumin Brittle with Dried Apricots
crunchy, spiced, portable
234 cal · 6g protein · 17 min
EasyIn-between
Honeyed Labneh with Toasted Walnuts & Date Syrup
creamy, sweet, grounding
263 cal · 13g protein · 8 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Beet & Whipped Feta Cones with Crispy Shallot Oil & Pomegranate
earthy, creamy, jewel-toned
330 cal · 11g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crisps
Crunchy spiced chickpeas with citrus zing and dukkah dust
279 cal · 10g protein · 27 min
EasyBreakfast
Soft Egg & Pretzel Bread Scramble with Brown Butter Mushrooms
Creamy eggs, crispy pretzel chunks, earthy mushrooms
423 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedSnack
Roasted Chickpea & Burnt Cumin Brittle with Black Salt Finish
Crispy, spiced legume clusters with shattered caramel
491 cal · 13g protein · 40 min
EasySnack
Radish & Butter Open Sandwich with Fleur de Sel
Paper-thin radishes, creamy butter, crispy rye toast
319 cal · 6g protein · 8 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Chicken Thigh & Crispy Sauerkraut with Caraway
Golden chicken, tangy cabbage, warming spice
418 cal · 26g protein · 26 min
EasyIn-between
Apple & Cinnamon Bircher-Style Overnight Oat Jar
Creamy oats, sweet apple, warming spice
424 cal · 17g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Smoked Herring & Horseradish Cream Crisps
Crispy pumpernickel, tangy fish, peppery bite
103 cal · 6g protein · 10 min
EasyDessert
Spiced Plum & Almond Cake with Cinnamon Cream
Tender cake, jammy plums, warmly spiced
447 cal · 9g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Charred Lemon Cones with Spiced Crème Fraîche
Delicate fried chickpea tuiles folded into cones, filled with tangy spiced cream
299 cal · 9g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Grilled California Peach with Crispy Prosciutto, Fresh Ricotta & Black Garlic Jam
Charred stone fruit with salty-savory and umami depths
480 cal · 17g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Spiced Butternut Squash Velouté with Crispy Sage & Brown Butter
Silky autumn soup with nutty, herbaceous finish
403 cal · 4g protein · 50 min
EasyIn-between
Roasted Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
Earthy, tangy, elegant in three bites
352 cal · 14g protein · 13 min
EasyLunch
Spiced Butternut Squash & Preserved Lemon Soup with Crispy Sage
Silky-smooth autumn bisque with zingy preserved lemon punch
333 cal · 5g protein · 23 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared White Fish with Mustard Oil, Fenugreek & Charred Lemon
Tender fish with fragrant spiced oil and bitter greens
455 cal · 36g protein · 22 min