EasySnack
Pane Tostato con Ricotta e Miele
Toasted bread, whipped ricotta, drizzle of warm honey
377 cal · 13g protein · 13 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
IntermediateBreakfast
Crispy Garlic & Lime Scrambled Eggs with Thai Basil Toast
Aromatic eggs with charred herb butter and crispy allium crunch
490 cal · 24g protein · 20 min
IntermediateSnack
Coconut-Crusted Rice Crackers with Green Curry Yogurt
Crispy-shattered rice wafers with tangy, spiced dip
218 cal · 9g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Calamansi Oil
Flaky white fish with umami-rich oil, tender charred pods
488 cal · 34g protein · 28 min
IntermediateIn-between
Iced Thai Oolong with Lemongrass, Ginger & Cardamom
Refreshing tea break—aromatic, cooling, lightly spiced
111 cal · 1g protein · 15 min
EasySnack
Biscoito de Polvilho Doce e Sal
Puffed cassava wafer with fleur de sel and raw sugar crust
305 cal · 1g protein · 15 min
EasyBreakfast
Polenta Cremosa con Funghi Soffritti
Creamy cornmeal with sautéed mushrooms and sage brown butter
353 cal · 9g protein · 23 min
EasyIn-between
Nocciole Tostate e Fichi Secchi
Toasted hazelnuts and dried figs—autumn's simplest pairing
219 cal · 5g protein · 5 min
EasyDessert
Panna Cotta al Caffè con Amaretti Sbriciolati
Coffee panna cotta with crushed amaretti cookie crumble
458 cal · 7g protein · 14 min
EasySnack
Brezel Crisps with Mustard-Seed Butter
Toasted pretzel wafers, whole-grain mustard spread
418 cal · 6g protein · 11 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Delicata Squash, Sage Brown Butter & Crispy Pumpkin Seeds
Creamy eggs meet caramelized autumn squash and nutty sage oil
490 cal · 20g protein · 34 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Charred Tomato Toast with Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Sage Oil
Crunchy roasted chickpeas meet blistered tomato and creamy ricotta
327 cal · 12g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Delicata Squash & Brown Butter Sage Crisps with Whipped Ricotta, Crispy Hazelnuts & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Roasted autumn squash meets crispy sage tuile and pomegranate-ricotta cream
302 cal · 8g protein · 39 min
EasyAppetizer
Crostini di Fegatini d'Oca con Mostarda
Goose liver pâté crostini with hot-sweet mustard fruit
425 cal · 20g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Celery Root Steaks with Crispy Shallot & Mushroom Ragù
Meaty root vegetable, German-style braised mushroom sauce
389 cal · 8g protein · 43 min
EasyLunch
Pork Shoulder Salad with Charred Corn & Black Garlic
Tender pulled pork over warm autumn greens and roasted corn
298 cal · 21g protein · 40 min
EasyIn-between
Spiced Chickpea & Lime Toasts
Crispy bread bites with warm roasted legumes
387 cal · 15g protein · 15 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Taro Rounds with Smoked Mackerel Mousse & Pomegranate Dust
Lacy-edged root chip, silken fish cream, tart jewel
420 cal · 20g protein · 28 min
IntermediateIn-between
Thai Iced Tea Granita with Sweetened Condensed Milk Foam
Fragrant, icy, creamy-sweet refresher
211 cal · 2g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Gastrique, Wilted Frisée & Crispy Croutons
Mahogany-skinned duck with tart-sweet pan sauce, bitter greens, and buttered bread crisps.
448 cal · 36g protein · 32 min
IntermediateIn-between
Spiced Pumpkin & Brown Butter Soup Shooters
Silky roasted pumpkin bisque in espresso cups with sage oil and toasted seeds.
290 cal · 7g protein · 23 min
IntermediateIn-between
Beet & Horseradish Crème with Crispy Rye Crisps
A tangy, earthy German bite—light yet satisfying
233 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Sauerkraut & Tofu Steaks with Caraway & Apple Cider Reduction
A vegetarian German braise, warm and deeply flavored
452 cal · 21g protein · 44 min
IntermediateSnack
Chewy Molasses Cookies
Soft, spiced, and perfectly crackled on top.
140 cal · 1g protein · 25 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.
