IntermediateAppetizer
Korean-Braised Short Rib & Sesame Wonton Crisps with Pomegranate Glaze
Tender braised beef in crispy wontons, glazed with pomegranate and sesame seed crackle
423 cal · 23g protein · 43 min
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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.
Intermediate
SophisticatedIn-between
Smoked Trout & Horseradish Cream Profiterole with Dill Oil & Crispy Caper Crumble
Savory cream puff filled with smoked fish mousse and peppery cream
493 cal · 19g protein · 55 min
EasyBreakfast
Harissa Eggs in Spiced Tomato Broth with Crispy Bread
Shakshuka-inspired soft eggs in aromatic tomato consommé
386 cal · 18g protein · 17 min
EasySnack
Spiced Almond & Date Energy Balls
No-bake Moroccan-inspired sweet bites with cinnamon and orange
495 cal · 11g protein · 8 min
EasyIn-between
Pomegranate & Orange Juice Refresher with Fresh Mint
Vibrant, cooling citrus-pomegranate sipper
159 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
EasyBreakfast
Turmeric-Chickpea Scramble with Crispy Onion
Golden eggs with roasted chickpeas and charred shallots
479 cal · 23g protein · 17 min
EasyIn-between
Quick Spiced Yogurt with Roasted Beet & Pomegranate
Cooling raita-inspired snack with warm spices
209 cal · 7g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Ají Verde Hummus with Fried Tortilla Strips
Creamy green-chili dip with crispy corn-tortilla scoops
458 cal · 13g protein · 14 min
EasyBreakfast
Causa Limeña Toast with Crispy Sage & Lime Oil
Creamy yellow-potato spread on sourdough with herb-fried sage leaves
315 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedDessert
Passion Fruit Panna Cotta with Lemongrass Tuile, Candied Ginger & Black Sesame Brittle
Silken tropical cream with crispy cookies, chewy candied ginger, and shattered brittle
416 cal · 7g protein · 95 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Fritters with Scallop & Ginger-Lime Oil
Shattered crispy rice cakes topped with pan-seared scallop, ginger, cilantro, and a drizzle of fragrant lime oil
326 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Snapper with Charred Long Beans, Green Curry Emulsion & Crispy Garlic
Flaky white fish crowned with herbaceous curry sauce and crunchy bean slaw
415 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
EasyIn-between
Calamansi Sherbet with Crushed Ice & Mint
Bright citrus granita, herbaceous, refreshing
186 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
EasyDinner
Tilapia Escabeche with Charred Peppers & Warm Lime Pickle
Pan-seared white fish, pickled vegetable sauce, delicate spice
373 cal · 32g protein · 26 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Rice-Paper Shrimp Cones with Charred Lime & Black Garlic Gastrique
Delicate wonton-like cones filled with minced shrimp, served with a gloss of umami-rich gastrique
306 cal · 30g protein · 55 min
EasySnack
Thai Basil & Lime Popcorn
Crispy popcorn tossed with toasted Thai basil, lime zest, and chili flakes
290 cal · 3g protein · 10 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Thai Iced Coffee
Sweetened condensed milk, strong coffee, ice, and Thai basil whisper
194 cal · 5g protein · 5 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Spätzle-Crusted Egg Nests with Brown Butter Mushrooms & Chive Oil
Crispy handmade noodle cake, runny yolk, silky fungi, nutty fat
385 cal · 16g protein · 35 min
EasySnack
Crispy Rice Paper & Shallot Chips with Sweet-Sour Chili Lime Dip
Shattered, golden crackers with tangy-spicy accompaniment
348 cal · 5g protein · 17 min
EasySnack
Crispy Mozzarella & Prosciutto Crostini
Salty, melty, done in 12 minutes
495 cal · 17g protein · 12 min
EasyIn-between
Affogato: Vanilla Gelato & Espresso
Classic, 2 minutes, essential
176 cal · 0g protein · 5 min
EasySnack
Roasted Oca & Quinoa Clusters with Lime Dust
Peruvian root vegetable crisps with toasted seeds
347 cal · 8g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Ají Relleno with Quinoa, Corn & Humita Cream
Charred peruvian peppers stuffed with sacred grain and roasted corn mousse
447 cal · 10g protein · 34 min
EasyBreakfast
Harissa Shakshuka with Crispy Pita Chips
eggs poached in spiced tomato broth with charred bread
370 cal · 13g protein · 20 min