EasyIn-between
Whipped Ricotta with Honey, Walnuts & Figs
Creamy, sweet afternoon pause
314 cal · 13g protein · 5 min
Calories · 1222 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.
Easy
EasyDinner
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Pan-seared chicken with bright lemon and cracked pepper crust
326 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Chicken Piccata
Tender chicken in a bright, tangy lemon and caper sauce
399 cal · 38g protein · 27 min
IntermediateDinner
Chicken Curry
Creamy tomato-based curry with tender chicken and warm spices
363 cal · 39g protein · 60 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Sage Leaves with Sea Salt
Fried sage crisps—herbal, salty, utterly addictive
264 cal · 0g protein · 13 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Duck Breast with Orange & Pomegranate Glaze
Tender, rosy duck with a bright, glossy fruit pan sauce
379 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Spiced Poached Pear with Mascarpone Cream
Warm, fragrant pear with a cool, creamy dollop
341 cal · 3g protein · 26 min
EasySnack
Spanish Chorizo & Manchego Crisps
Savory, salty, ready in 15 minutes.
329 cal · 19g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Smoked Trout Mousse on Potato Crisps with Dill Oil & Caviar
Ethereal fish, crispy starch, briny pop
297 cal · 17g protein · 35 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Tofu & Black Garlic Bites with Scallion Oil
Umami-forward, unexpected, genuinely craveable.
326 cal · 10g protein · 27 min
IntermediateIn-between
Spiced Pear & Ginger Tea Potion
A warm, aromatic sip—halfway between tea and compote.
98 cal · 1g protein · 15 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Chickpea & Sichuan Pepper Crisps
Crunchy, numbing-hot, dangerously addictive.
241 cal · 10g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Beet & Horseradish Canapés with Crispy Prosciutto & Burrata
Beetroot, sharp horseradish, and salty prosciutto on herbed crostini
279 cal · 11g protein · 35 min
IntermediateDessert
Rum & Raisin Panna Cotta with Toasted Coconut
Light, silky, and gently boozy—a forgiving finish to the year.
316 cal · 3g protein · 25 min
EasyBreakfast
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Prosciutto & Chives
Pillowy eggs, salty meat, fresh green finish
387 cal · 21g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Pomegranate & Cardamom Granita
A silky, icy sherbet infused with rose water and pomegranate juice
208 cal · 1g protein · 10 min
SophisticatedSnack
Parmesan Crisps with Anchovy & Thyme Oil
Shattered cheese wafers with a fragrant, umami-forward dipping oil
394 cal · 19g protein · 17 min
IntermediateDessert
Champagne Panna Cotta with Candied Citrus
Silky, effervescent custard crowned with candied lemon and orange
383 cal · 4g protein · 25 min
EasyIn-between
Apple Slices with Salted Almond Butter
Crisp, creamy, honestly nourishing
389 cal · 11g protein · 5 min
IntermediateIn-between
Spiced Apple Cider Broth with Crispy Cinnamon Toast Strips
Sipped warm, with dunking bread—a light afternoon reviver.
339 cal · 2g protein · 17 min
EasyBreakfast
Pumpkin Spice Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Sage
Warming autumn spices in fluffy eggs
253 cal · 13g protein · 13 min
EasySnack
Roasted Apple Cider Chickpeas
Crunchy, spiced snack for hands
305 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Black Garlic & Crispy Sage Deviled Eggs
Hand-held elegance with umami depth
155 cal · 7g protein · 25 min
EasyDessert
Molten Cinnamon & Brown Butter Skillet Cake
Warm, gooey, and utterly spooky
317 cal · 4g protein · 28 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 23 minutes. The quickest is around 8 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 122 and 378 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
