SophisticatedLunch
Beef Tenderloin & Purple Potato Salad with Black Garlic Vinaigrette
Sliced carpaccio-style beef with roasted Andean potatoes and fermented umami
322 cal · 7g protein · 65 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.
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Avocado & Lime Mousse with Crispy Cassava Tuile
A silky, light afternoon pick-me-up with tropical crunch
341 cal · 6g protein · 32 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Sage & Parmesan Crisps with Smoked Almond Dust
Puffed Parmesan shards with herbaceous sage and crunchy, smoky almonds
423 cal · 26g protein · 15 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Frittata with Zucchini, Ricotta & Crispy Sage
Silky eggs, tender vegetable, herbaceous finish
469 cal · 29g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini
Crispy bread, creamy blue cheese, sweet pear
489 cal · 9g protein · 14 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Seared Polenta Cake with Soft Egg & Charred Tomato
Crispy cornmeal base topped with jammy yolk and smoky roasted tomato
368 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Chilled Fennel Consommé with Crispy Apple & Hazelnut Oil
Clear, refined broth with orchard fruit and toasted nut oil
356 cal · 10g protein · 70 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Olive Clusters
Roasted chickpeas with Castelvetrano olive oil, lemon zest and crispy sage
317 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Elote Bisque Shot with Crispy Sage Oil & Charred Corn Kernel
Silky roasted corn soup in a shot glass, crowned with herb oil and a single burnt kernel
436 cal · 8g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Skin with Tamarind & Pomegranate
Shards of crackling chicken skin with sweet-sour tamarind glaze and jewel-like pomegranate
295 cal · 11g protein · 50 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Miso-Roasted Chickpea & Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Addictive umami clusters with a hint of brown sugar caramel
389 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
IntermediateIn-between
Yuzu & Black Sesame Energy Balls
Nutty, citrus-bright no-bake bites with just enough sweetness
433 cal · 12g protein · 12 min
SophisticatedSnack
Black Garlic & Miso Shortbread with Crispy Seaweed
Buttery shortbread with umami-rich black garlic and seaweed crisps
409 cal · 4g protein · 37 min
IntermediateIn-between
Açaí Granita with Toasted Coconut & Lime Zest
Icy, intensely fruited Brazilian açaí crystals with tropical garnish
234 cal · 2g protein · 185 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Sake Poached Peach & Burrata Gelée with Crispy Tofu Skin
Delicate stone fruit essence in silken gelée with sweet dairy and shatter texture
496 cal · 16g protein · 44 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Uni Crudo with Crispy Rice Paper, Ponzu Foam & Toasted Nori Oil
Sea urchin over thin-fried rice paper, finished with ponzu air, crispy nori threads & yuzu kosho
286 cal · 8g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Hokkaido Scallop with Torn Shiso, Crispy Garlic Ash & Ponzu Emulsion
Sweet scallop, herbal shiso, crispy-umami garnish, bright acid
366 cal · 1g protein · 35 min
EasyIn-between
Thai Iced Tea with Condensed Milk Swirl
Creamy, sweet, cooling afternoon sip
233 cal · 7g protein · 7 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet-Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce
Golden tofu, fire-bright dipping sauce, herbaceous finish
389 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crackers with Labneh Dip
Crispy spiced legumes & strained yogurt
430 cal · 20g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Crispy Lumpia (Spring Rolls) with Sweet-Sour Dipping Sauce
Shrimp, pork, vegetables in a blistered wrapper
439 cal · 33g protein · 22 min
EasyDessert
Coconut-Pandan Custard Tart with Candied Lime & Sesame Brittle
Silky custard, floral-nutty pandan, candied citrus crunch
480 cal · 8g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Pastéis de Nata Bites with Cinnamon Sugar & Quince Jam
Crispy phyllo, burnt caramel custard, quince paste
451 cal · 5g protein · 28 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Cucumber & Ginger Granita
Icy, refreshing Asian pear and cucumber slush with a ginger spike
127 cal · 2g protein · 8 min