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Calories · 425 recipes

Meals Under 300 Calories

Satisfying dishes that come in under 300 calories a serving. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Crispy Turkey Skin Cracklings with Charred Corn Purée & Lime DustIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Turkey Skin Cracklings with Charred Corn Purée & Lime Dust

Shattered, puffed turkey skin over a silky corn cream with a piquant lime-salt finish.

196 cal · 4g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free
Peach & Bourbon Iced TeaIntermediate
In-between

Peach & Bourbon Iced Tea

Chilled Southern-style tea spiked with fresh peach nectar and a bourbon whisper.

163 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
vegandairy-freegluten-free
Chilled Cucumber, White Peach and Mint Agua FrescaSophisticated
In-between

Chilled Cucumber, White Peach and Mint Agua Fresca

A light, herbal, palate-cleansing sip

59 cal · 2g protein · 15 min
vegangluten-freedairy-free
Passion Fruit & Ginger GranitaSophisticated
In-between

Passion Fruit & Ginger Granita

A tart, icy afternoon refresher with spiced warmth

242 cal · 4g protein · 240 min
vegangluten-free
Chilled Mango & Coconut Milk Soup ShotIntermediate
In-between

Chilled Mango & Coconut Milk Soup Shot

Silky, tropical, and palate-cleansing

240 cal · 3g protein · 10 min
vegangluten-free10-minute
Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Lime & Scotch BonnetIntermediate
Snack

Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Lime & Scotch Bonnet

Addictive heat and citrus on crunchy seeds

241 cal · 10g protein · 17 min
vegangluten-free15-minute
Chilled Aguaymanto Mousse with Lime CracklingSophisticated
In-between

Chilled Aguaymanto Mousse with Lime Crackling

Peruvian golden berry fool, crispy sugar-lime wafer

291 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
sophisticatedperu-inspiredvegetarian
Cajun Spiced Soft-Shell Crab with Charred Okra & Lime AioliSophisticated
Appetizer

Cajun Spiced Soft-Shell Crab with Charred Okra & Lime Aioli

Whole soft-shell crab, crispy exterior, roasted okra, cultured mayo with lime zest

237 cal · 17g protein · 33 min
high-proteincajunseafood
Cucumber & Watermelon Agua Fresca with TajínIntermediate
In-between

Cucumber & Watermelon Agua Fresca with Tajín

A light, savory-sweet afternoon refresher

121 cal · 3g protein · 8 min
vegangluten-freedairy-freerefreshing
Chilled Cucumber & Elderflower Panna Cotta ShotSophisticated
In-between

Chilled Cucumber & Elderflower Panna Cotta Shot

Delicate savory-sweet mousse in a glass

174 cal · 3g protein · 16 min
vegetariangluten-free
Crispy Jamón Cornets with Smoked Eel Mousse & Pickled ShallotSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Jamón Cornets with Smoked Eel Mousse & Pickled Shallot

Paper-thin cured ham rolled into crispy cones filled with umami-rich eel cream

207 cal · 13g protein · 37 min
sophisticatedpork
Charred Corn & Jalapeño Crisps with Lime SaltIntermediate
In-between

Charred Corn & Jalapeño Crisps with Lime Salt

Crispy corn kernels, roasted green chili, zesty finish

200 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
gluten-freevegan
Smoked Eel Terrine with Mustard Gel & Pumpernickel TuileSophisticated
Appetizer

Smoked Eel Terrine with Mustard Gel & Pumpernickel Tuile

Silky, layered pâté with sharp mustard and crispy seed wafer

287 cal · 22g protein · 75 min
sophisticatedgluten-free option
Roasted Black Radish & Horseradish Cream on Rye CrispSophisticated
In-between

Roasted Black Radish & Horseradish Cream on Rye Crisp

Earthy, peppery root vegetable with cooling, sharp horseradish

152 cal · 4g protein · 35 min
vegetariansophisticated
Cardamom-Spiced Mango LassiIntermediate
In-between

Cardamom-Spiced Mango Lassi

Smooth, chilled yogurt drink with mango, cardamom, and a pinch of black salt

295 cal · 17g protein · 8 min
vegetarianquick
Chilled Chicory-Lime Aguachile ShotIntermediate
In-between

Chilled Chicory-Lime Aguachile Shot

A bright, bracing afternoon pick-me-up—no meal, pure refreshment.

103 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
vegan-adaptableunder-5-minutes
Chilled Litchi & Ginger RefresherIntermediate
In-between

Chilled Litchi & Ginger Refresher

Light, floral, and cooling—a palate cleanser with bite.

92 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
intermediatevegetariangluten-free5-minute
Cucumber and Radish Endive Boats with Quark CreamIntermediate
In-between

Cucumber and Radish Endive Boats with Quark Cream

Creamy, crunchy, cool afternoon bite

63 cal · 9g protein · 12 min
vegetariangluten-freeno-cook
Cucumber and Jalapeño Agua FrescaIntermediate
In-between

Cucumber and Jalapeño Agua Fresca

A refreshing, lightly spiced Mexican cooler with lime and mint

66 cal · 1g protein · 8 min
vegangluten-free5-ingredient
Crispy Rice Cakes with Sesame and Sea SaltIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Rice Cakes with Sesame and Sea Salt

Toasted puffed rice, nutty sesame, delicate crunch.

228 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
vegetariangluten-free
Black Sesame and Mung Bean Energy BallsIntermediate
In-between

Black Sesame and Mung Bean Energy Balls

Toasted nutty seeds, creamy legume paste, just-sweet.

279 cal · 13g protein · 10 min
vegangluten-freeno-bake
Seeded Pretzel Bark with Coarse Sea SaltIntermediate
Snack

Seeded Pretzel Bark with Coarse Sea Salt

Toasted pretzel, chocolate, sesame crunch

179 cal · 4g protein · 23 min
vegetarian25-minute
Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Scallion SauceIntermediate
Lunch

Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Scallion Sauce

Juicy ground turkey, vibrant aromatics, fresh lettuce cups.

283 cal · 30g protein · 30 min
high-proteinlow-carbpaleo-friendly
Smoked Trout and Horseradish Beet CrispsIntermediate
Appetizer

Smoked Trout and Horseradish Beet Crisps

Fishy-smoky, peppery, earthy crunch

155 cal · 9g protein · 34 min
gluten-freehigh-protein