IntermediateIn-between
Lemongrass Iced Tea with Honey
Fragrant brewed tea cooled and sweetened with a touch of honey
96 cal · 1g protein · 13 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.
Intermediate
IntermediateIn-between
Iced Turkish Coffee with Cardamom & Date Paste
Thick, sweet, spiced cold coffee with chewy date cream
354 cal · 3g protein · 13 min
IntermediateSnack
Gochujang-Miso Roasted Chickpeas
Crispy, spicy-umami roasted legume snack
296 cal · 12g protein · 27 min
IntermediateLunch
Doehjang-Braised Striped Bass with Summer Squash Ribbon Salad
Silken fish in a warm fermented soybean broth over shredded raw zucchini
300 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Yuzu-Honey Cider with Crispy Ginger Chip
Tart-bright sparkling drink with candied ginger
67 cal · 0g protein · 5 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Rice Cake with Spiced Crab, Gochujang Aioli & Sesame Oil Drizzle
Crispy-chewy Korean rice cake base with fresh crab and fermented heat
265 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Cilantro-Lime Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortilla Shards
Fluffy eggs with technique and texture
410 cal · 18g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Miso-Butter Squid with Charred Scallion Oil and Crispy Rice
Tender seared squid tossed in brown butter and white miso, finished with scallion oil
499 cal · 22g protein · 22 min
IntermediateLunch
Thai Basil Turkey Meatball Salad
Pan-seared turkey balls with charred cucumber, herb leaf, and lime dressing
414 cal · 40g protein · 34 min
IntermediateLunch
Lamb Shoulder Salad with Charred Corn and Lime Crema
Tender lamb, roasted corn, and a silky dressing
408 cal · 27g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Celeriac Velouté Shooters with Hazelnut Crunch & Brown Butter
A warm, complex first sip—velvety root vegetable meets toasted nut
462 cal · 13g protein · 47 min
EasySnack
Elote Esquites en Taza
Street-style charred corn cups with cotija, lime & tajín
304 cal · 9g protein · 13 min
EasyLunch
Sopa de Tortilla con Camarones Crujientes
Crispy shrimp in a silky tomato-chipotle broth with crispy tortilla ribbons
447 cal · 20g protein · 25 min
EasyIn-between
Jicama Palitos con Chamoy y Tajín
Crispy raw jicama sticks with spicy-sweet chamoy dip
175 cal · 3g protein · 8 min
EasyDinner
Pescado a la Veracruzana
Pan-seared white fish with charred tomato-olive relish and capers
429 cal · 37g protein · 20 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Rosemary Fritters with Whipped Feta
besan flour, charred lemon, fresh dill
427 cal · 17g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Fromage Blanc Mousse with Candied Lemon & Mâche
A light, sophisticated pause between lunch and dinner
268 cal · 5g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Conch Fritter Cones with Ají Rojo Crema & Charred Lime
Crispy conch cakes in edible cone, spicy red pepper cream
265 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Coconut Chickpea Clusters
Toasted chickpeas with coconut, lime zest, and sea salt
412 cal · 13g protein · 28 min
EasyIn-between
Coconut-Ginger Fruit Punch Popsicle
Frozen tropical juice, warming spice, refreshment
309 cal · 3g protein · 300 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Curry Leaves & Tomato Chutney
Fluffy eggs infused with tempering spices and fresh herbs
325 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Coconut Brittle
Roasted spiced legumes with caramelized coconut shards
422 cal · 10g protein · 23 min
IntermediateLunch
Saffron-Kissed Halibut with Charred Green Chili & Cilantro Oil
Pan-seared white fish crowned with golden saffron and herbaceous fire
487 cal · 32g protein · 26 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cumin-Roasted Carrot & Harissa Hummus
Charred sweet carrots with spiced chickpea cream
403 cal · 10g protein · 24 min