IntermediateSnack
Spiced Almond & Apricot Energy Bites with Orange Blossom Glaze
Chewy-nutty Moroccan-spiced no-bake truffles
374 cal · 9g protein · 8 min
Calories · 1235 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
EasySnack
Sesame-Miso Roasted Chickpea Crunch
Crispy, savory legume bites with umami miso glaze and black sesame
287 cal · 13g protein · 27 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Yuzu-Plum Granita Spoon
Palate-cleansing frozen citrus granita with crispy sesame tuile snap
160 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Seared Diver Scallop & Charred Ginger-Soy Emulsion
Tender scallop with crispy brown-butter crust, aged soy reduction, and pickled ginger soil
289 cal · 10g protein · 22 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Harissa-Spiced Eggs in Charred Tomato Sauce with Crispy Bread
Shakshuka-inspired with sumac & cilantro oil
331 cal · 15g protein · 26 min
IntermediateSnack
Spiced Almond & Apricot Energy Balls
Ras el hanout, toasted coconut, & orange zest
113 cal · 3g protein · 12 min
IntermediateIn-between
Roasted Almond & Date Energy Balls with Sea Salt Flakes
no-bake bites: dates, almonds, tahini, cardamom
117 cal · 3g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Escargots à la Bourguignonne en Croûte
Garlic-parsley butter-baked snails in phyllo cups with toasted breadcrumb finish
324 cal · 6g protein · 22 min
EasyIn-between
Pâte de Foie Gras Canapés & Cornichons
Rich liver mousse on toasted baguette with pickled cornichons and fleur de sel
83 cal · 8g protein · 9 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Soy-Glazed Scallop & Shiitake Mushroom Gyoza with Gochujang-Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Pan-fried dumplings with briny scallop and earthy mushroom filling
252 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
EasySnack
Bánh Cuốn Nướng – Charred Rice Cake Rolls with Shrimp & Herbs
Delicate steamed rice rolls kissed with char, filled with sweet shrimp and mint
348 cal · 15g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Spiced Lamb Tartare with Pomegranate, Pine Nut & Crispy Pita Shards
Raw, punchy, aromatic—Middle Eastern kibbeh reimagined
346 cal · 21g protein · 27 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Cucumber & Sumac Lassi
Tart, cooling, herbaceous yogurt drink
73 cal · 11g protein · 5 min
EasySnack
Whipped White Bean Dip with Charred Lemon & Crispy Sage Oil
Silken levantine hummus cousin with herbaceous heat
340 cal · 12g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Hibiscus & Lemongrass Iced Tea with Crispy Rice Cracker
Cooling afternoon refreshment
201 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
EasySnack
Silken Tofu & Black Garlic Crostini
Umami-forward afternoon bite
294 cal · 8g protein · 14 min
EasyIn-between
Pickled Chili & Lemongrass Gazpacho Shooter
Chilled Vietnamese-inflected vegetable consommé in a shot glass
222 cal · 7g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Spiced Mango Lassi with Crispy Fenugreek Seed Brittle & Cardamom Whip
Silken yogurt drink, caramelised seeds, aromatic foam
353 cal · 16g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedDessert
Black Sesame & Yuzu Panna Cotta with Candied Citrus Soil, Crispy Miso Cracker & Matcha Foam
Sophisticated Korean-Japanese fusion, layered textures
281 cal · 8g protein · 45 min
EasySnack
Berbere Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy, spiced snack with sumac & lemon zest
319 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Spiced Tuna Tartare Carapace with Crispy Lentil Tuile, Black Garlic Emulsion & Pomegranate Caviar
Sashimi-grade tuna layered in crispy tuile shell, silken black garlic oil, jewelled with pomegranate
297 cal · 36g protein · 40 min
IntermediateSnack
Ceviche Tostadas with Toasted Corn
Crispy wonton crisps, fresh fish, tiger's milk, charred corn
354 cal · 27g protein · 27 min
EasyDessert
Black Sesame Panna Cotta
Silky sesame cream with candied ginger & yuzu curd
387 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Quinoa Clusters with Cacao & Sea Salt
Crunchy, lightly sweet, protein-packed.
193 cal · 1g protein · 22 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.
