🥗 Under 500 calories

Lighter plates that still feel like dinner.

615 recipes · membership rule: ≤ 500 kcal per serving (estimate). · showing the top 60 by rating

Close-up of flavorful Nigerian jollof rice with grilled chicken skewers and roasted fish.
1 h 10 minEasy

🇳🇬 Nigeria

Jollof Rice

A vibrant dish of ceviche served on a white plate with colorful garnishes, offering fresh flavors.
40 minEasy

🇵🇪 Peru

Peruvian Ceviche (Lime-Cured Fish)

Top view of a bowl of Vietnamese pho with fresh herbs and chopsticks on a wooden table.
4 hA few steps

🇻🇳 Vietnam

Phở Bò (Beef Noodle Soup)

A flavorful bowl of borscht with sour cream and rye bread, perfect for any meal.
1 h 35 minA few steps

🇺🇦 Ukraine

Ukrainian Borscht

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Traditional Moroccan tagine with lemons and olives, served outdoors, showcasing vibrant colors and delicious aromas.
1 h 20 minEasy

🇲🇦 Morocco

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives

Delicious street food served in São Paulo, showcasing vibrant flavors and local cuisine.
1 h 10 minEasy

🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago

Doubles (Curried Chickpea Flatbread Sandwich)

Close-up of flavorful Nigerian jollof rice with grilled chicken skewers and roasted fish.
1 h 20 minEasy

🇬🇭 Ghana

Ghana Jollof (Spiced Tomato Rice)

Delicious Hungarian goulash served in a red pot on a checkered tablecloth in Budapest.
2 h 30 minA few steps

🇭🇺 Hungary

Gulyás (Hungarian Beef and Vegetable Goulash Soup)

Close-up of a flavorful tofu dish with sauce in a traditional pot, perfect for a culinary experience.
30 minEasy

🇨🇳 China

Mapo Tofu

Artistic hummus dish topped with paprika, oil, and spices, styled in a star shape.
15 minEasy

🇱🇧 Lebanon

Hummus bi Tahini (Chickpea and Tahini Dip)

Close-up of Georgian dumplings khinkali with bread and pomegranate on a wooden table.
1 h 20 minEasy

🇬🇪 Georgia

Khinkali (Georgian Soup Dumplings)

Nepalese Jhol Momo served in savory broth with vibrant sauces. A culinary treat from Itahari.
1 hA few steps

🇳🇵 Nepal

Momo (Nepali Steamed Chicken Dumplings)

Two fresh crabs with herbs and spices on a rustic tray, ready for cooking.
50 minEasy

🇸🇬 Singapore

Chili Crab

Delicious guacamole in a rustic stone bowl on wooden table. Perfect for restaurant menus and food blogs.
15 minEasy

🇲🇽 Mexico

Guacamole (Mexican Avocado Dip)

Top view of delicious pancakes with poached egg with seasoning and butter piece near sliced fried bacon on plate near fork and knife near napkin on white table
25 minEasy

🇺🇸 United States

Buttermilk Pancakes

A plate of Filipino pork adobo with boiled eggs served alongside rice and fresh vegetables.
55 minVery easy

🇵🇭 Philippines

Chicken Adobo

Close-up image of freshly baked egg tarts on a white plate, perfect for dessert lovers.
55 minEasy

🇵🇹 Portugal

Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)

A plate of crêpes dusted with powdered sugar, served with strawberries and mint.
30 minVery easy

🇫🇷 France

French Crêpes

A delicious Greek salad featuring feta cheese, olives, and fresh vegetables in a rustic bowl.
15 minEasy

🇬🇷 Greece

Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)

Close-up of chocolate brigadeiros on a crystal plate, perfect for desserts.
20 minVery easy

🇧🇷 Brazil

Brigadeiro (Chocolate Fudge Truffles)

A flavorful Korean soup served hot with kimchi and vegetables, perfect for a hearty meal.
45 minEasy

🇰🇷 South Korea

Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew with Pork and Tofu)

Crispy dosas with vibrant chutneys and spiced potatoes, offering a taste of Indian cuisine.
1 h 10 minEasy

🇮🇳 India

Masala Dosa (Crisp Rice Crepe with Spiced Potatoes)

Top view of gourmet French onion soup with melted cheese in a ceramic bowl, served with a spoon.
1 h 30 minA few steps

🇫🇷 France

French Onion Soup

Close-up of traditional Spanish tortilla slices on a wooden board, garnished with basil.
45 minEasy

🇪🇸 Spain

Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet)

Delicious Turkish dessert topped with pistachios, served with tea in a café setting.
1 h 30 minEasy

🇹🇷 Turkey

Pistachio Baklava

Colorful Moroccan vegetable tagine with carrots and zucchini.
1 h 10 minA few steps

🇲🇦 Morocco

Seven-Vegetable Couscous

Plate of Mexican food with onions and carrots, accompanied by sauces and colorful sides.
50 minVery easy

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Injera (Ethiopian Sourdough Flatbread)

Tasty Kung Pao chicken dish served on a white plate with garnish, showcasing vibrant colors and textures.
30 minA few steps

🇨🇳 China

Kung Pao Chicken

A close-up of creamy homemade hummus with pita slices, garnished with olive and herbs.
25 minA few steps

🇮🇱 Israel

Hummus Msabaha (Warm Chickpea and Tahini Dip)

Top view of freshly baked challah bread held by hands on a wooden plate, perfect for traditional celebrations.
1 h 5 minEasy

🇮🇱 Israel

Challah (Braided Sabbath Bread)

Delicious heart-shaped waffles topped with fresh blueberries and surrounded by pink roses.
25 minEasy

🇳🇴 Norway

Vafler (Norwegian Heart-Shaped Waffles)

Plate with delicious red rice served with roti bread and avocado against stylish interior of tropical cafe
35 minEasy

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Kottu Roti (Chopped Roti Stir-Fry)

Gourmet dish with bacon, potatoes, and onions on a white plate. Perfect for culinary content.
1 h 10 minEasy

🇺🇦 Ukraine

Varenyky (Ukrainian Dumplings) with Potato & Fried Onion

Close-up of a person eating creamy green sauce pasta at a table
30 minVery easy

🇮🇹 Italy

Tiramisù (Coffee and Mascarpone Dessert)

Close-up of a traditional Thai Tom Yum Goong soup with shrimp, known for its spicy flavors.
35 minEasy

🇹🇭 Thailand

Tom Yum Goong (Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup)

Top view of a vibrant Lebanese tabbouleh salad with fresh ingredients and a lemon garnish.
30 minEasy

🇱🇧 Lebanon

Tabbouleh (Parsley and Bulgur Salad)

Close-up of grilled beef patties served on a tortilla with rice and vegetables, showcasing a delicious meal.
1 h 25 minEasy

🇯🇲 Jamaica

Beef Patty

Crispy golden fried samosas placed in a stainless colander, perfect for a savory snack.
1 h 15 minEasy

🇮🇳 India

Vegetable Samosa

A vibrant Turkish breakfast scene with diverse dishes and tea in a cozy İstanbul café.
20 minVery easy

🇹🇷 Turkey

Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Peppers)

Deliciously vibrant Korean bibimbap topped with marinated bulgogi beef and fresh vegetables.
35 minA few steps

🇰🇷 South Korea

Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef)

A close-up of party appetizers served on plates at a gathering, with dipping sauce.
35 minEasy

🇯🇲 Jamaica

Ackee & Saltfish

A variety of grilled meat skewers served on flatbread, showcasing delicious kebabs.
35 minEasy

🇳🇬 Nigeria

Suya (Spiced Grilled Beef Skewers)

Top view of nasi goreng with fried egg, krupuk, and vegetables on a decorative plate.
25 minVery easy

🇮🇩 Indonesia

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Delicious street tacos with a lime on a vibrant plate in Mexico City.
25 minEasy

🇲🇽 Mexico

Tacos de Carne Molida (Ground Beef Tacos)

Close-up of Hilsa fish in baskets at a market in Pabna District, Bangladesh.
40 minVery easy

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in Mustard Seed Gravy)

Black bar counter with plate of aromatic buns and assorted sauces with pair of cocktails
45 minEasy

🇧🇷 Brazil

Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

Delicious Ecuadorian breakfast featuring mote pillo, fried eggs, and coffee on a black plate.
30 minVery easy

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

Mangú con los Tres Golpes (Mashed Plantains with Eggs, Salami and Cheese)

Golden crispy schnitzel served with a fresh vegetable salad, presented on a square plate.
30 minVery easy

🇩🇪 Germany

Schnitzel Wiener Art (Breaded Pork Cutlet)

Top view of homemade shakshuka with eggs and herbs in a frying pan.
30 minEasy

🇮🇱 Israel

Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spiced Pepper-Tomato Sauce)

Delicious breakfast featuring soft-boiled eggs and toasted bread, perfect start to the day.
30 minEasy

🇸🇬 Singapore

Kaya Toast with Soft-Boiled Eggs

Appetizing smoked salmon with mozzarella cheese, dill, capers, and olive oil in a ceramic dish.
20 minEasy

🇸🇪 Sweden

Gravlax (Dill-Cured Salmon)

Mouth-watering chicken tikka served with fresh garnishes and sauces in a traditional setting.
50 minEasy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Chicken Tikka Masala

Golden churros with cinnamon sugar served with chocolate sauce. Perfect dessert snack.
35 minEasy

🇪🇸 Spain

Churros con Chocolate (Fried Dough with Hot Chocolate)

Delicious traditional Russian food featuring borscht, solyanka soup, and pickles, showcasing authentic flavors.
1 h 5 minEasy

🇵🇱 Poland

Żurek (Sour Rye Soup)

Close-up of gourmet onigiri with sauce on a small plate, held by human hand.
35 minVery easy

🇯🇵 Japan

Onigiri with Umeboshi (Pickled Plum Rice Balls)

Delicious traditional Polish meal served in a bread bowl, with assorted side dishes on a wooden platter.
3 hA few steps

🇵🇱 Poland

Bigos (Hunter's Stew)

Savory chicken stew in a bowl with herbs and side dishes on a wooden table.
1 h 50 minEasy

🇬🇪 Georgia

Kharcho (Georgian Beef and Rice Soup)

Vibrant market stall with assorted roasted meats, showcasing culinary street food delicacies.
55 minEasy

🇨🇳 China

Char Siu (Cantonese BBQ Pork)

Close-up of Vietnamese Banh Cuon in a black tray with fried shallots and herbs.
50 minEasy

🇻🇳 Vietnam

Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh Summer Rolls)

Leaf-shaped bowl with traditional African soup featuring meat and vegetables.
1 h 5 minEasy

🇳🇬 Nigeria

Egusi Soup