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Calories · 797 recipes

Meals Under 400 Calories

Satisfying dishes that come in under 400 calories a serving. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Cumin SeedsEasy
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Cumin Seeds

Fluffy eggs in warm spice oil with charred onion

361 cal · 14g protein · 15 min
high-proteinvegetarian15-minute
Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Baby Bok ChoyEasy
Dinner

Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Baby Bok Choy

Buttery fish, savory miso glaze, tender greens

323 cal · 36g protein · 22 min
gluten-free-adaptablepaleoquick
Grilled Scallop Skewers with Umeboshi-Wasabi DrizzleEasy
Appetizer

Grilled Scallop Skewers with Umeboshi-Wasabi Drizzle

Seared sweet scallops, pickled plum, peppery wasabi

206 cal · 21g protein · 12 min
paleoketogluten-freequick
Mango Kakigori with Shiso & Black SaltEasy
In-between

Mango Kakigori with Shiso & Black Salt

Shaved ice, fresh mango juice, herbaceous finish

113 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
vegangluten-freeno-cook
Edamame with Fleur de Sel & Toasted NoriEasy
Snack

Edamame with Fleur de Sel & Toasted Nori

Steamed soybeans, salt, crispy seaweed dust

180 cal · 14g protein · 12 min
vegangluten-freeunder-15-min
Gougères aux Fromage et HerbesSophisticated
Snack

Gougères aux Fromage et Herbes

Airy cheese puffs with Gruyère, Emmental and fresh tarragon

178 cal · 6g protein · 45 min
vegetarianmake-ahead
Spiced Apple & Walnut Butter on Pumpernickel ToastIntermediate
In-between

Spiced Apple & Walnut Butter on Pumpernickel Toast

Warm, cinnamon-kissed apple compote and roasted walnut butter—German autumn on toast.

313 cal · 7g protein · 15 min
vegan15-minute
Roasted Rye Crisps with Caraway & Smoked PaprikaIntermediate
Snack

Roasted Rye Crisps with Caraway & Smoked Paprika

Crispy German-spiced crackers—savory, crunchy, genuinely addictive.

293 cal · 6g protein · 20 min
vegan20-minute
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wonton with Coconut-Curry Emulsion & Thai Chili OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wonton with Coconut-Curry Emulsion & Thai Chili Oil

Hand-folded crispy crab wontons, silky curry cream, fiery chile accent

352 cal · 7g protein · 60 min
sophisticatedgluten-free-option
Crispy Polenta Coins with Charred Lemon, Coriander Oil & Whipped RicottaIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Polenta Coins with Charred Lemon, Coriander Oil & Whipped Ricotta

A surprising play of crisp, creamy, and bright—pure technique.

394 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
vegetariangluten-free
Black Garlic & Anchovy Papad with Whipped BurrataSophisticated
Appetizer

Black Garlic & Anchovy Papad with Whipped Burrata

Crispy lentil wafer, fermented black garlic oil, silken cheese, and umami crunch

291 cal · 14g protein · 27 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinumami-forward
Ginger-Turmeric Latte with Burnt Honey FoamSophisticated
In-between

Ginger-Turmeric Latte with Burnt Honey Foam

Silken, spiced milk drink with a caramelized-honey cloud and crispy star anise

249 cal · 6g protein · 25 min
gluten-freedairy-free-optionanti-inflammatory
Crispy Okra Bhindi with Chaat MasalaSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Okra Bhindi with Chaat Masala

Oven-dried, paper-thin okra crisps dusted with spiced salt and tangy pomegranate

70 cal · 3g protein · 65 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Hibiscus & Lime Agua FrescaSophisticated
In-between

Hibiscus & Lime Agua Fresca

Chilled, tart floral refresher with a whisper of cinnamon

73 cal · 0g protein · 15 min
veganMexican-inspired
Celery & Anchovy Crudités with Romesco CreamIntermediate
In-between

Celery & Anchovy Crudités with Romesco Cream

Raw crunch meets warm, roasted Spanish pepper dip—simple, sophisticated

225 cal · 6g protein · 10 min
gluten-freepaleo-friendly
Lamb Shoulder Salad with Roasted Beet, Walnut & Yogurt DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Lamb Shoulder Salad with Roasted Beet, Walnut & Yogurt Dressing

Warm lamb over cool greens, earthy beet, creamy yogurt—autumn made simple

345 cal · 29g protein · 33 min
high-proteingrain-free
Burrata Scramble with Heirloom Tomato Jam & Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Burrata Scramble with Heirloom Tomato Jam & Crispy Sage Oil

Silken eggs elevated with fresh cheese and aromatics

397 cal · 12g protein · 30 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Coconut & Lime Agua Fresca with Crispy Cassava StrawIntermediate
In-between

Coconut & Lime Agua Fresca with Crispy Cassava Straw

Refreshing, tropical, and just a touch crispy.

161 cal · 1g protein · 10 min
vegangluten-freerefreshing
Crispy Seaweed & Sesame ClustersIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Seaweed & Sesame Clusters

Toasted nori and roasted chickpeas bound in nutty sesame brittle

306 cal · 8g protein · 20 min
veganhigh-protein20-minute
Roasted Cashew & Cinnamon Brittle ClustersIntermediate
Snack

Roasted Cashew & Cinnamon Brittle Clusters

Buttery, crunchy, lightly spiced—a 10-minute crisp.

347 cal · 8g protein · 20 min
veganno-sugarsnack
Polenta Scramble with Crispy Sage & Poached EggIntermediate
Breakfast

Polenta Scramble with Crispy Sage & Poached Egg

Cornmeal cakes meet soft eggs and brown butter.

397 cal · 19g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freebreakfast
Charred Lychee Panna Cotta with Crispy Sesame Tuile & Yuzu CurdSophisticated
Dessert

Charred Lychee Panna Cotta with Crispy Sesame Tuile & Yuzu Curd

Silky coconut-lychee cream with bright citrus curd and shattered sesame crisp

94 cal · 1g protein · 40 min
vegetarian
Beef Tartare Cone with Crispy Rice, Avocado Mousse & Fermented Black BeansSophisticated
Appetizer

Beef Tartare Cone with Crispy Rice, Avocado Mousse & Fermented Black Beans

Spiced raw beef in an edible cone, topped with creamy avocado and umami-rich fermented blacks beans

260 cal · 18g protein · 42 min
high-proteinbeef
Passion Fruit Curd Tart with Crispy Miso TuileSophisticated
In-between

Passion Fruit Curd Tart with Crispy Miso Tuile

Tangy, silky passion fruit custard in a buttery shell, topped with crispy-shattered tuile

58 cal · 3g protein · 53 min
vegetarian