EasySnack
Marcona Almonds with Orange & Fennel Dust
Roasted luxury nuts with candied citrus and wild-fennel spice
334 cal · 11g protein · 17 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.
Easy
EasyIn-between
Vietnamese Coffee Jelly Cups
Sweet, creamy, coffee-forward afternoon pause
281 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Rice Flour Crackers with Sesame & Sea Salt
Thin, shattering Vietnamese-style cracker bites
341 cal · 4g protein · 22 min
IntermediateDessert
Olive Oil Cake with Grilled Apricots & Whipped Ricotta
Tender crumb, caramelized fruit, cloud-light cheese
457 cal · 7g protein · 44 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Striped Bass with Bitter Melon, Black Bean, & Tamarind Sauce
Crispy-skinned fish over stir-fried bitter melon with umami-rich black bean sauce
368 cal · 30g protein · 28 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Lychee & Ginger Yogurt Parfait
Tangy yogurt, fresh lychee, candied ginger, and crispy rice clusters
185 cal · 12g protein · 7 min
EasySnack
Crispy Turmeric Chickpea Clusters with Sea Salt
Roasted and crunchy with warmth and subtle spice
309 cal · 10g protein · 27 min
EasyIn-between
Ricotta & Anchovy Crostini with Marjoram Oil
Silky ricotta, umami punch, and herbal finish on a thin, crispy base
262 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
EasyBreakfast
Soft Polenta Cake with Mascarpone & Candied Lemon
Buttery cornmeal cake with creamy cheese and glossy citrus compote
383 cal · 6g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Paneer Tikka with Pomegranate-Mint Chutney
Golden-fried paneer cubes with a bright, jammy fruit chutney
441 cal · 18g protein · 27 min
EasyIn-between
Spiced Mango Lassi with Black Salt & Cardamom
Silky, chilled yogurt drink with fresh mango and warming spice
139 cal · 5g protein · 5 min
IntermediateLunch
Tandoori Salmon Kachumber Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Spiced salmon fillet over fresh vegetable salad with herbaceous dressing
367 cal · 37g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Smelt with Romesco & Charred Lemon
Whole tiny fish, almond-pepper sauce, citrus intensity
455 cal · 8g protein · 27 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea Chaat Crackers
Spiced, crispy chickpeas with chaat masala and lime zest
264 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
EasyBreakfast
Tapioca com Queijo e Mel
Crispy cassava crepe with melted mozzarella and golden honey drizzle
497 cal · 13g protein · 17 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Callaloo & Saltfish Cornmeal Cake
Creamy polenta rounds with sautéed leafy greens and flaked smoked fish
497 cal · 9g protein · 40 min
EasyDinner
Grilled Galbi with Charred Shishito & Black Garlic Jus
Korean marinated short ribs with charred peppers and umami-dark sauce
429 cal · 39g protein · 43 min
EasyAppetizer
Gyeran Mari with Gochugaru Aioli & Crispy Garlic Chips
Paper-thin rolled egg crepes with Korean chili and roasted garlic
368 cal · 20g protein · 26 min
EasyIn-between
Hotteok with Brown Butter & Black Sugar Drizzle
Warm Korean sweet pancakes stuffed with cinnamon sugar and pine nut filling
322 cal · 8g protein · 34 min
EasySnack
Pajeon Crisps with Dipping Trio
Wafer-thin Korean vegetable pancakes with soy-vinegar, gochujang, and sesame dips
474 cal · 9g protein · 26 min
EasyBreakfast
Gochujang Egg Scramble with Crispy Rice & Charred Scallion Oil
Soft scrambled eggs folded with fermented heat and toasted grain
463 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Passionfruit & Ginger Sorbet
Icy tropical palate-cleanser with warming spice and tart island fruit
406 cal · 8g protein · 40 min
EasySnack
Charred Breadfruit & Avocado Toast
Crispy island bread with creamy green goddess and toasted breadfruit rounds
382 cal · 6g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Croquettes with Black Garlic Emulsion
Creamy tomato core, crispy panko shell, silky cheese within
331 cal · 10g protein · 47 min