SophisticatedIn-between
Sumac & Pomegranate Granita with Crispy Phyllo Shards & Whipped Labneh Cloud
Tart, cooling, crystalline—a sophisticated palate cleanser
253 cal · 8g protein · 35 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.
Sophisticated
EasyIn-between
Charred Lime & Allspice Popcorn
Crunchy, aromatic snack with Caribbean spice dust
189 cal · 3g protein · 13 min
IntermediateIn-between
Whipped Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Crispy Pita Chips
Creamy tangy cheese dip, charred pepper sweetness, homemade crunchy chips
281 cal · 8g protein · 25 min
EasySnack
Crispy Breadfruit Chips with Scotch Bonnet Salt & Lime Dust
Fiery Caribbean snack with island heat
254 cal · 0g protein · 24 min
IntermediateIn-between
Coconut Water & Turmeric Gazpacho with Charred Lime & Crispy Tortilla Strips
Chilled tropical soup with golden warmth
305 cal · 5g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Quark Mousse with Compressed Peach & Toasted Poppy Seed
Cloud-like cultured cheese whip, bright summer stone fruit
264 cal · 14g protein · 28 min
EasyIn-between
Cucumber & Melon Water with Fresh Mint & Honeycomb
Chilled, hydrating, delicately sweet with herb notes
158 cal · 3g protein · 10 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Shrimp & Huitlacoche Tartlets with Black Garlic Emulsion
Crispy phyllo cups, spiced pink shrimp, smoky corn fungus, burnt garlic mousse
229 cal · 6g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Eel & Apple Tartare on Rye Crisps with Horseradish Foam
Silky cold-smoked eel, crisp Granny Smith, fiery foam
341 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Classic Banana Bread
Moist, tender loaf with rich banana flavor
259 cal · 3g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedDessert
Dark Rum & Charred Pineapple Flan with Crispy Cilantro Tuile & Lime Foam
Silky custard with caramel, tropical fruit, and herb-forward finishing touches
314 cal · 11g protein · 75 min
EasyIn-between
Anticucho Skewers with Charred Scallion & Ají Rojo Crema
Marinated beef heart with smoky Peruvian spice
399 cal · 37g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Conch & Scotch Bonnet Fritters
Golden pan-fried patties with spiced lime crema
267 cal · 16g protein · 24 min
EasyIn-between
Mango & Habanero Agua Fresca
Chilled tropical fruit drink with gentle heat
354 cal · 45g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Nem Cuốn Tôm Cà Chua Nóng
Warm spring rolls with shrimp, tomato confit, and saffron oil
121 cal · 5g protein · 23 min
EasyIn-between
Chè Cà Phê Dừa Đá
Iced coffee with coconut cream and tapioca pearls
364 cal · 5g protein · 5 min
EasyLunch
Gỏi Tôm Mango Nóng Lạnh
Warm shrimp and chilled mango salad with lime and bird's eye chili
257 cal · 37g protein · 18 min
EasyIn-between
Burnt Lemon & Burnt Garlic Oil with Crispy Pita Chips
Charred citrus, silky olive oil infusion, warm bread for dipping
364 cal · 4g protein · 10 min
EasySnack
Spiced Chickpea & Seed Brittle Crunch
Toasted chickpeas with cumin, sumac and roasted sunflower seeds
393 cal · 13g protein · 11 min
EasyBreakfast
Labneh & Dukkah Sunrise Toast
Creamy strained yogurt, toasted nut-spice dust, warm tomato confit on crispy bread
203 cal · 11g protein · 17 min
EasyBreakfast
Whipped Feta & Honey Toast with Charred Tomato
creamy, tangy, warm—ready in 12 minutes
381 cal · 17g protein · 12 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Escabeche'd Kingfish Ceviche in Tuile Cup with Green Calamansi, Coconut & Crispy Okra
Raw fish cured in citrus with warm spice, served in an edible vessel
390 cal · 37g protein · 70 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Greens
flaky, buttery fish; salty, briny, herbal
382 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Whipped Labneh & Dukkah Crudités
creamy, nutty, crunchy—instant dip elegance
207 cal · 11g protein · 5 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.
