IntermediateDinner
Miso-Glazed Black Cod en Papillote with Shiitake, Charred Lemon & Dill Emulsion
Buttery cod fillet, umami miso glaze, roasted mushrooms, silky herb sauce in parchment
485 cal · 37g protein · 36 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.
Intermediate
EasyBreakfast
Chermoula-Spiced Shakshuka with Crispy Bread
Poached eggs in charred tomato & cilantro broth
421 cal · 20g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Harissa-Spiced Roasted Carrot Sticks
Crispy wedges with whipped feta dip
370 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Tomato & Green Olive Salsa Verde
Flaky white fish with vibrant Spanish herb and brine condiment
397 cal · 32g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Gazpacho with Crispy Ibérico Jamon Shards
Chilled Spanish tomato soup with salty cured pork crackle
334 cal · 11g protein · 13 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Delicata Squash Chips with Black Cardamom Honey & Toasted Almond Dust
Wafer-thin, caramelized, perfumed with smoke and spice.
479 cal · 6g protein · 35 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crisps with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Spiced, crispy, tangy—a handful of Middle Eastern crunch
324 cal · 10g protein · 23 min
EasyBreakfast
Polenta Morbida with Crispy Sage, Brown Butter & Soft Egg
Creamy polenta, sage leaves, runny yolk, nutty butter
415 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Tomato & Basil Crostini with Fresh Ricotta
Toasted bread, whipped ricotta, vine tomato, basil oil
306 cal · 11g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Piquillo Pepper & Anchovy Crostini with Garlic Aioli
Roasted Spanish peppers, white anchovy, thyme, toasted bread
363 cal · 9g protein · 15 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Thai Basil & Chorizo Scramble with Charred Corn Purée
Soft eggs, crispy chorizo, bright basil—morning heat and smoke.
409 cal · 19g protein · 26 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Shrimp & Tamarind Toast Soldiers
Toasted bread, sweet-sour tamarind glaze, charred shrimp.
432 cal · 32g protein · 22 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Açorda Dourada com Ovo Poché e Óleo de Coriandro Tostado
Golden bread soup with poached egg, toasted cilantro oil & crispy sage
458 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Piquillo Assado e Burrata com Alho Negro Cremoso e Óleo de Pinha Tostada
Charred piquillo & burrata envelopes with black garlic cream & toasted pine nut oil
496 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
IntermediateDessert
Tarte de Pêssego Caramelizado com Biscoito de Mel Fumado e Gelado de Canela
Caramelized peach tart with burnt honey shortbread & cinnamon ice cream
240 cal · 4g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Escamoles en Papel de Maíz with Charred Garlic & Pasilla Oil
Nutty, buttery, irreplaceably exquisite
415 cal · 2g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Vieiras Crujientes con Escabeche de Maíz Tostado y Mojo Rojo de Rocoto
Crispy-seared scallops with charred corn escabeche and Andean red chili mojo
457 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
EasyBreakfast
Tlayuda-Spiced Scrambled Eggs with Charred Poblano Oil & Crispy Tortilla Dust
Smoky, layered, finished with burnt chile essence
433 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Crispy Corn Tostada Chips with Charred Tomatillo Salsa & Cotija Crumble
Snack-time elegance from masa and stone fruit
190 cal · 6g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Toasted Pepita & Lime Brittle with Tajín Dust
Addictive, salty-spicy, hand-cracked shards
151 cal · 8g protein · 13 min
EasyDessert
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Individual cakes with a gooey chocolate center
395 cal · 7g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Brioche French Toast with Brown Butter, Caramelized Pear & Crispy Sage
Custard-soaked luxury with burnt sage oil finish
361 cal · 8g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Prosciutto & Fig Leaf Oil Crostini
Paper-thin cured ham crisps with fig oil and whipped ricotta on toasted sourdough
474 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Roasted Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Tartlet
Crispy phyllo cup with silky cheese and pickled shallot
349 cal · 8g protein · 26 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.
