EasyAppetizer
Snap Pea & Prosciutto Crisps with Burrata & Lemon Oil
A showstopping elegant starter—20 minutes total
328 cal · 13g protein · 18 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.
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EasyIn-between
Chilled Cucumber Soup with Dill & Crispy Shallot Chip
A light, refreshing intermezzo—5 minutes of preparation
197 cal · 9g protein · 8 min
EasyBreakfast
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Herbed Crème Fraîche & Crispy Baguette Soldiers
Classic French comfort, ready in 12 minutes
457 cal · 19g protein · 12 min
EasySnack
Bánh Mì Cơm Nắm
Compressed rice cake with lemongrass & anchovy crunch
274 cal · 4g protein · 18 min
EasyIn-between
Cucumber, Mint & Lemon Water with Crispy Flatbread Thins
Refreshing, hydrating, herbaceous interlude
100 cal · 2g protein · 11 min
EasySnack
Labneh & Za'atar Flatbread Bites
Creamy, tangy, herbaceous snack in 15 minutes
181 cal · 6g protein · 10 min
EasyBreakfast
Soft Eggs in Charred Tomato Sauce with Crispy Pita Shards
Shakshuka's easy morning cousin
456 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Tôm Nướng Mắm Tỏi với Bánh Tráng Nhu Chiên
Charred shrimp with fermented fish-garlic glaze and crispy rice paper crackers
149 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
EasyIn-between
Sinh Tố Cà Chua Chua Ngọt
Charred tomato and tamarind smoothie with condensed milk foam
369 cal · 9g protein · 13 min
EasyBreakfast
Cà Chua Nướng Trứng Ốp La
Charred tomato nest with crispy-edged egg and fish sauce caramel
329 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Chermoula Chicken & Roasted Carrot Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Herb-marinated chicken, sweet roasted carrots, tart pomegranate glaze
381 cal · 24g protein · 23 min
EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea & Pomegranate Granola Cups
Crunchy, spiced, naturally sweet hand snack
329 cal · 12g protein · 5 min
EasyBreakfast
Harissa Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Cilantro Oil
Fiery North African scramble, soft curds, herbal finish
374 cal · 14g protein · 12 min
EasyIn-between
Nước Chanh Dâu Tây
Strawberry & finger lime cooler with crispy rice crackers
98 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
EasySnack
Almond & Honey Stuffed Dates
Sweet, chewy, no-cook energy bites
433 cal · 6g protein · 8 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croqueta de Caranguejo com Maracujá e Aioli de Alho Preto
Crispy crab & passion-fruit mousse croquettes with black garlic aioli and crispy sage
354 cal · 18g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze
Crunchy, warm, tangy-sweet, irresistible
447 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Bánh Mè Mật Ong & Gừng
Crispy ginger tuile with Vietnamese honey drizzle & sesame dust
332 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Tamago Soufflé with Dashi Butter Toast & Crispy Shiso
cloud-like egg, umami broth-soaked bread, aromatic herb crackle
280 cal · 16g protein · 28 min
IntermediateDessert
Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon Peel & Sesame Brittle
Silky, floral, and finished with bright citrus crunch
365 cal · 8g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Whipped Feta, Charred Tomato & Crispy Capers
Herbaceous and salty, with shattered texture and sharp-tangy balance
291 cal · 6g protein · 40 min
IntermediateIn-between
Whipped Labneh & Black Garlic Crudités with Crispy Pita Chips
Tangy, umami-forward dip with the crunch you need
189 cal · 9g protein · 22 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Chickpea & Za'atar Brittle with Pomegranate Molasses Dip
Crunchy, herbal, and salty—a confident kitchen snack
215 cal · 10g protein · 30 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Labne & Sumac Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil & Charred Tomato Confit
Tangy strained yogurt meets soft eggs and burnt herb butter
464 cal · 19g protein · 40 min