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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.

Coconut-Lime Cassava Crisps with Smoked Paprika Sea SaltEasy
Snack

Coconut-Lime Cassava Crisps with Smoked Paprika Sea Salt

Thin-fried cassava chips with island spice and citrus zest

284 cal · 1g protein · 18 min
vegangluten-freepaleo
Iced Chicory Coffee with Spiced CreamIntermediate
In-between

Iced Chicory Coffee with Spiced Cream

Cold brew Creole-style with a cinnamon-nutmeg cream float.

172 cal · 1g protein · 7 min
vegetarianquick
Crispy Callaloo Fritters with Spiced Lime Crema & Pickled Allspice OnionIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Callaloo Fritters with Spiced Lime Crema & Pickled Allspice Onion

Caribbean greens in a crispy shell, cool herb cream, tangy pickled allspice onion

385 cal · 9g protein · 27 min
vegetariandairy-free option
Crispy Yuca Discs with Rocoto Chile Oil & Queso FrescoEasy
Snack

Crispy Yuca Discs with Rocoto Chile Oil & Queso Fresco

Fried cassava rounds with spicy Peruvian chile and fresh cheese

412 cal · 6g protein · 20 min
gluten-freevegetarian30-minute
Crispy Ceviche Wonton Cups with Green Huancaína & Toasted Corn SilkEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Ceviche Wonton Cups with Green Huancaína & Toasted Corn Silk

Shrimp ceviche in crispy wonton shells with Peruvian herb-chile sauce

412 cal · 28g protein · 34 min
pescatariangluten-free-adaptable
Chicha Morada Panna Cotta with Candied Maíz Morado Crisps & Whipped CremaIntermediate
Dessert

Chicha Morada Panna Cotta with Candied Maíz Morado Crisps & Whipped Crema

Purple corn dessert with toasted corn crisp and spiced cream

293 cal · 4g protein · 36 min
vegetariangluten-free
Whipped Ricotta & Cucumber Crudités with Crispy Anchovy BreadcrumbsIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Ricotta & Cucumber Crudités with Crispy Anchovy Breadcrumbs

Silky herbed cheese dip with bright vegetables and punchy anchovy crumb

435 cal · 18g protein · 26 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Crispy Okra & Cornmeal Fritter BitesIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Okra & Cornmeal Fritter Bites

Breaded okra rounds fried until the cornmeal crust shatters.

230 cal · 8g protein · 20 min
vegetarian30-minute
Lemongrass-Sesame Rice CrackersIntermediate
Snack

Lemongrass-Sesame Rice Crackers

Crispy, aromatic, addictively salty-herbaceous.

445 cal · 5g protein · 30 min
glutenfreevegan30-minute
Roasted Chickpea and Turmeric SnackIntermediate
In-between

Roasted Chickpea and Turmeric Snack

Crunchy, warm-spiced, deeply satisfying.

304 cal · 10g protein · 33 min
high-proteinveganglutenfree
Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Anchovy Breadcrumbs and PomegranateIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Anchovy Breadcrumbs and Pomegranate

Smoky, umami-rich, textured, surprising.

270 cal · 8g protein · 40 min
high-proteinglutenfree
Coconut-Brown Butter Panna Cotta with Lime CurdIntermediate
Dessert

Coconut-Brown Butter Panna Cotta with Lime Curd

Silky, nutty, bright, melt-in-mouth.

486 cal · 5g protein · 25 min
glutenfree30-minute
Crispy Chorizo & Manchego Scramble with Charred TomatoIntermediate
Breakfast

Crispy Chorizo & Manchego Scramble with Charred Tomato

Spanish breakfast with panache

438 cal · 27g protein · 17 min
high-proteinquick
Ceviche-Cured Amberjack with Rocoto, Cancha & Charred Corn Silk BisqueIntermediate
Lunch

Ceviche-Cured Amberjack with Rocoto, Cancha & Charred Corn Silk Bisque

Raw fish transformed by Peruvian citrus, served in a silken, charred corn broth.

496 cal · 19g protein · 43 min
paleohigh-proteingluten-free
Crispy Jamón Crisps with Roasted Almond & RosemaryIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Jamón Crisps with Roasted Almond & Rosemary

Spanish charcuterie snack with crunch

287 cal · 13g protein · 12 min
high-proteingluten-free
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Brown Butter Hazelnut Cream, Charred Peach & Crispy SageEasy
Breakfast

Soft Scrambled Eggs with Brown Butter Hazelnut Cream, Charred Peach & Crispy Sage

Silken eggs kissed with roasted hazelnut and stone fruit

385 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-freeelegant
Edamame & Yuzu Hummus CrispsEasy
Snack

Edamame & Yuzu Hummus Crisps

Roasted nori with whipped edamame, yuzu & black sesame

200 cal · 9g protein · 11 min
vegan-optionhigh-protein15-minute
Crispy Yuca Discs with Charred Lime & Black Garlic AioliEasy
Snack

Crispy Yuca Discs with Charred Lime & Black Garlic Aioli

Fried cassava root with pungent, caramelized aromatics.

385 cal · 5g protein · 28 min
vegangluten-freequick-snack
Green Tea Matcha Panna Cotta with Crispy Miso Caramel & Candied GingerIntermediate
In-between

Green Tea Matcha Panna Cotta with Crispy Miso Caramel & Candied Ginger

Silken matcha custard with salty-sweet crackle and warming ginger

496 cal · 16g protein · 18 min
vegetariangluten-free
Crispy Sage & Brown Butter PopcornIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Sage & Brown Butter Popcorn

Aromatic popcorn with herb-infused butter

375 cal · 4g protein · 15 min
vegetarian15-minute
Harissa & Whipped Labneh CruditésEasy
Snack

Harissa & Whipped Labneh Crudités

Spiced labneh dip with summer vegetables and crispy caraway crisps

372 cal · 14g protein · 18 min
vegetariangluten-free option
Chilled Avocado & Green Olive Gazpacho ShotEasy
In-between

Chilled Avocado & Green Olive Gazpacho Shot

Creamy Moroccan-spiced cold soup in a shot glass

304 cal · 5g protein · 10 min
vegetariandairy-freegluten-free
Crispy Spiced Cauliflower Fritters with Pomegranate Molasses & Whipped Almond CreamIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Spiced Cauliflower Fritters with Pomegranate Molasses & Whipped Almond Cream

Warm cauliflower beignets with tangy-sweet dip and creamy nut sauce

418 cal · 14g protein · 27 min
vegetariangluten-free
Miso-Butter Corn Silk Scramble with Crispy Sage & Yuzu OilEasy
Breakfast

Miso-Butter Corn Silk Scramble with Crispy Sage & Yuzu Oil

Creamy eggs with summer corn, umami miso, and citrus brightness

359 cal · 16g protein · 20 min
gluten-freehigh-fatseasonal