IntermediateSnack
Roasted Chickpea and Rosemary Crisps
Crunchy, savory legume snack with herbs and fleur de sel
306 cal · 10g protein · 30 min
Calories · 1215 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.
Intermediate
EasyIn-between
Ube Pandesal Sandwich
Purple yam-flavored soft rolls with butter and a thin slice of queso de bola
170 cal · 4g protein · 5 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Chả Tôm Cuốn Rau: Shrimp-Pork Mousse Wrapped in Scalded Greens with Charred Miso-Lime Dipping Sauce
A refreshing, herbaceous intermezzo—cold-served, delicate, technically sophisticated
288 cal · 34g protein · 45 min
IntermediateDessert
Chè Ba Màu Panna Cotta: Three-Layer Coconut-Coffee-Caramel Custard with Candied Sesame Brittle
Silken three-layer custard inspired by the Vietnamese iced coffee, topped with shattered sugar-sesame crisp
343 cal · 8g protein · 27 min
IntermediateDessert
Apple Fruit Cobbler
Warm spiced apples with buttery biscuit topping
330 cal · 4g protein · 65 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Radicchio Wedges with Anchovy-Parmesan Drizzle and Crispy Breadcrumb
Bitter-sweet vegetable with savory umami and toasted crunch
160 cal · 5g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Beef Tendon & Quince Tartlet
Gelatinous collagen meets fragrant fruit and caramelized onion
180 cal · 7g protein · 215 min
EasySnack
Crispy Cassava Tuile with Lime Zest & Sea Salt
Paper-thin, salty-sweet cassava crisps with bright citrus
162 cal · 0g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Passion Fruit & Yogurt Parfait with Toasted Coconut
Tart tropical fruit layered with creamy yogurt and crispy coconut
127 cal · 9g protein · 5 min
EasySnack
Marcona Almonds with Smoked Paprika and Orange Zest
A Spanish-spiced handful
335 cal · 11g protein · 10 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Streusel Coffee Cake
Moist, tender crumb with a cinnamon-brown sugar topping
303 cal · 4g protein · 50 min
EasyBreakfast
Polenta Cremosa con Funghi Soffritti
Creamy cornmeal with sautéed mushrooms and sage brown butter
353 cal · 9g protein · 23 min
IntermediateIn-between
Iced Thai Oolong with Lemongrass, Ginger & Cardamom
Refreshing tea break—aromatic, cooling, lightly spiced
111 cal · 1g protein · 15 min
EasySnack
Biscoito de Polvilho Doce e Sal
Puffed cassava wafer with fleur de sel and raw sugar crust
305 cal · 1g protein · 15 min
IntermediateSnack
Coconut-Crusted Rice Crackers with Green Curry Yogurt
Crispy-shattered rice wafers with tangy, spiced dip
218 cal · 9g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Pane Tostato con Ricotta e Miele
Toasted bread, whipped ricotta, drizzle of warm honey
377 cal · 13g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Nocciole Tostate e Fichi Secchi
Toasted hazelnuts and dried figs—autumn's simplest pairing
219 cal · 5g protein · 5 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Charred Tomato Toast with Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Sage Oil
Crunchy roasted chickpeas meet blistered tomato and creamy ricotta
327 cal · 12g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Delicata Squash & Brown Butter Sage Crisps with Whipped Ricotta, Crispy Hazelnuts & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Roasted autumn squash meets crispy sage tuile and pomegranate-ricotta cream
302 cal · 8g protein · 39 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Rose Water & Honey Granita with Crispy Phyllo Shards
Floral, icy, shattered—a light Middle Eastern intermezzo.
360 cal · 2g protein · 40 min
IntermediateSnack
Chewy Molasses Cookies
Soft, spiced, and perfectly crackled on top.
140 cal · 1g protein · 25 min
IntermediateIn-between
Beet & Horseradish Crème with Crispy Rye Crisps
A tangy, earthy German bite—light yet satisfying
233 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Celery Root Steaks with Crispy Shallot & Mushroom Ragù
Meaty root vegetable, German-style braised mushroom sauce
389 cal · 8g protein · 43 min
IntermediateIn-between
Spiced Pumpkin & Brown Butter Soup Shooters
Silky roasted pumpkin bisque in espresso cups with sage oil and toasted seeds.
290 cal · 7g protein · 23 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.
