Best 500 calorie meals Nicholas Charles - Updated February 10th, 2024 8 mins read time In this article, I’m going to show you the best 500 calorie meals. 500 calorie meals make up about 1/4 of an average adults calorie intake per day. 26 Best 500 calorie meals You’ll find some classics but also some creative one’s you’ve never seen before. Here are best 500 calorie meals: One Pot Easy Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (539kcal) Credit: easyanddelish.com The one-pot dinner includes fresh shrimp, blended vegetables, and a creamy coconut sauce. It can be served over rice or noodles and can be ready in 30 minutes. This one is great and it’s one of my favorite 500 calorie meals on this list. Per 1 serving: Calories: 539kcalFat: 39gProtein: 38gCarbs: 10g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Shrimp Tacos (492kcal) Credit: tastesbetterfromscratch.com Healthy shrimp tacos made with marinated, sauteed shrimp, a simple cabbage slaw, and served with a delicious cilantro lime sauce. Per 1 serving: Calories: 492kcalFat: 22gProtein: 43gCarbs: 32g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers – Mexican-Style (485kcal) Credit: ourhappymess.com You can also leave out the cheese for a vegan version of these easy, cheesy, Mexican-inspired stuffed peppers. They’re full of healthy grains, quinoa, black beans, and tons of flavor. Per 1 serving: Calories: 485kcalFat: 23gProtein: 26gCarbs: 46g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Cranberry Rosemary One Pan Chicken (524kcal) Credit: 40aprons.com An easy and fast recipe to make chicken with fresh cranberries and rosemary. This is a delicious, healthy dinner recipe that is perfect for the holidays. Per 1 serving: Calories: 524kcalFat: 39gProtein: 31gCarbs: 8g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Vibrant Curry Cashew Chickpea Quinoa Salad (492kcal) Credit: ambitiouskitchen.com The most delicious vegan curry chickpea quinoa salad is packed with veggies and flavored with curry powder, fresh ginger, turmeric, and sweet and spicy maple glazed cashews. It makes a great main dish or side dish for any meal and is easy to make. Per 1 serving (based on 4): Calories: 492kcalFat: 17.8gProtein: 16gCarbs: 68.5g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl (511calories) Credit: delishknowledge.com This peanut tofu Buddha bowl is the perfect lunch or dinner for the New Year. Brown rice, the best tofu, vegetables, roasted broccoli in a simple peanut sauce. It’s vegan and gluten-free. Per Per Bowl : Calories: 511caloriesFat: 21.7gProtein: 24.4gCarbs: 59.3g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Teriyaki Salmon Bowls (539kcal) Credit: eatingbirdfood.com It’s easy to make teriyaki salmon for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal. Bake the salmon with broccoli together, then serve in a bowl with rice, veggies, and avocado for a comforting meal. A little over 500 calories, very clean and very delicious if you like asian cusine. Per 1 bowl: Calories: 539kcalFat: 23gProtein: 35gCarbs: 56g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Tempeh Buddha Bowl (523calories) Credit: runningonrealfood.com Enjoy this gorgeous, nutritious bowl to fuel your body with a healthy and satisfying plant-based meal. This tempeh buddha bowl features colourful veggies and a delicious tamari tahini sauce. Per 1: Calories: 523caloriesFat: 21.3gProtein: 25.7gCarbs: 64.9g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (493kcal) Credit: belleofthekitchen.com Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes will take your taco night to a new level. Nutritious sweet potatoes are stuffed with your favorite taco toppings and ready in under 20 minutes. The perfect quick and healthy dinner. Per 1 serving: Calories: 493kcalFat: 6gProtein: 31gCarbs: 80g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Vegan Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl (503kcal) Credit: eatwithclarity.com This 500 calorie bowl is to die for. This sweet potato black bean vegan burrito bowl is an easy, quick, and flavorful weeknight meal that’s naturally gluten free and filled with sweet and savory flavors. The burrito bowl is made with a spicy tahini dressing that’s sure to keep you coming back for more. Per 1 bowl: Calories: 503kcalFat: 17.5gProtein: 14.5gCarbs: 64g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Spicy Ranch Chopped Chicken Cabbage Salad (492kcal) Credit: ambitiouskitchen.com A delicious homestyle shredded chicken salad made with a colorful rainbow of veggies like peppers, carrots, crunchy cabbage, sweet corn, and a kick of heat from a jalapeo. Top with a homemade spicy greek yogurt ranch dressing and enjoy. Per 1 serving (based on 4): Calories: 492kcalFat: 20.9gProtein: 37.8gCarbs: 45.2g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Beef & Veggie Bowls with Comeback Sauce (556kcal) Credit: thewholecook.com If you’re looking for a quick tasty dinner, grab Beef & Veggie Bowls with Comeback Sauce. Easy and satisfying. Per 1 serving: Calories: 556kcalFat: 38gProtein: 33gCarbs: 24g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest BBQ Ranch Chicken Quinoa Bowls (551kcal) Credit: ambitiouskitchen.com Healthy BBQ ranch chicken quinoa bowls are great for lunch or dinner, loaded with black beans, crunchy red cabbage, sweet corn, tomato, onion, jalapeo, avocado and ranch dressing of your choice. For the slow-cooker, use the chicken that has been grilled or braised. Per 1 bowl with all toppings: Calories: 551kcalFat: 11.7gProtein: 37.5gCarbs: 77.2g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa Credit: chelseasmessyapron.com Served with delicious avocado salsa, this grilled chicken is loaded with flavors and textures.Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Coconut Lime Chicken (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto) (502kcal) Credit: realsimplegood.com Whenever I make Thai food, it always brings back memories of home. And this Paleo and Whole30 friendly coconut lime chicken is so flavorful, fresh and satisfying. Per 1 serving: Calories: 502kcalFat: 31gProtein: 50gCarbs: 6g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Rice (508kcal) Credit: sweetandsavorymeals.com Chicken and rice made in the slow cooker is quick to make, healthy, creamy, and lemony. It is a family favorite on busy weeknights. Per 1 serving: Calories: 508kcalFat: 18gProtein: 42gCarbs: 59g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Healthy Chicken Alfredo (Paleo, Whole30, Dairy Free) (489kcal) Credit: 40aprons.com This rich and creamy chicken alfredo features a dairy-free cashew-based alfredo sauce as well as tender spaghetti squash “noodles.” Incredible. Per 1 serving: Calories: 489kcalFat: 28gProtein: 35gCarbs: 27g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Baked Italian Chicken and Vegetables (548kcal) Credit: juliasalbum.com Easy and healthy Italian Chicken and Vegetables is a great one-pan dinner that is so easy to clean up. Moist chicken is seasoned with basil and packed with flavor. Artichokes, tomatoes, and zucchini add colorful flavor. Mozzarella cheese makes this Italian Chicken so tasty. Per 1 serving: Calories: 548kcalFat: 29gProtein: 59gCarbs: 6g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Chicken Burrito Bowls (517kcal) Credit: cleananddelicious.com Say goodbye to fast food (like Chipotle) and hello to this easy, healthy homemade DIY chicken burrito bowl. Packed with ground chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cauliflower rice, these delicious burrito bowls are healthy and delicious alike. Per 1 serving: Calories: 517kcalFat: 17gProtein: 42gCarbs: 57g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Lentil and Mushroom Stew over Potato-Parsnip Mash (470kcal) Credit: dishingouthealth.com Using lentils and mushrooms, potato-parsnip mash makes a hearty vegetarian meal the whole family will enjoy. Fiber-rich and wonderfully decadent, this recipe will satisfy even the most ardent carnivore. Per 1 bowl: Calories: 470kcalFat: 16gProtein: 15gCarbs: 66g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Chicken Caesar Wraps (440kcal) Credit: yellowblissroad.com Easy and tasty, these chicken Caesar wraps are a fast and easy lunch or dinner that kids will enjoy. These healthy wraps are perfect for lunch or dinner. Per 1 serving: Calories: 440kcalFat: 25gProtein: 30gCarbs: 22g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Meal Prep Credit: onecleverchef.com You need to try this chicken meal prep this Sunday afternoon if you want it to be delicious, easy to make, and easy to prepare.Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Chicken Gyros (402kcal) Credit: tastesbetterfromscratch.com With warm pitas stuffed high with chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, cucumber tzatziki, and other ingredients, these Chicken Gyros are everyone’s favorite. Per 1 serving: Calories: 402kcalFat: 9gProtein: 41gCarbs: 34g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Egg, Broccoli Pesto + Potato Bowls Credit: upbeetkitchen.com Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Chorizo and Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowls {Paleo, Whole30} (478kcal) Credit: paleorunningmomma.com These chorizo and sweet potato breakfast bowls are great for meal prep, full of flavor, protein, and healthy fats. They make a delicious dinner too, and are Whole30 and paleo-friendly. Per 1 serving: Calories: 478kcalFat: 29gProtein: 21gCarbs: 34g Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Sweet Potato Taco Bowls (433kcal) Credit: chelseasmessyapron.com Taco bowls stuffed with tasty sweet potatoes and a variety of bold flavors. They are quick to prepare & delicious Per 1 serving: Calories: 433kcalFat:Protein:Carbs: Recipe This recipe has 0 pins on Pinterest Written By Nicholas Charles Nicholas Charles is an experienced writer and researcher who focuses on inspiring others to lead a healthier lifestyle. He runs the Sprint Kitchen Youtube Channel which creates in-depth hands-on reviews of kitchen products and services.