IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Beef Short Rib with Star Anise Braising Jus and Charred Bok Choy
Deep umami, warming spice, tender meat
254 cal · 9g protein · 110 min
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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
IntermediateIn-between
Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Stone Fruit and Thyme Crisps
Light, tangy ricotta with caramelized peaches and crispy bread
373 cal · 12g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDessert
Brown Butter Panna Cotta with Warm Cherry Compote and Almond Tuile
Silky custard with tart cherries and crispy almond wafer
371 cal · 5g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Oyster Mushroom Steaks with Soy Caramel & Crispy Garlic Chip
Meaty, pan-seared mushroom slabs with umami glaze and texture
360 cal · 8g protein · 35 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Cumin-Scented Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomato
Tender eggs kissed with roasted cumin and crispy-edged tomato
304 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
IntermediateIn-between
Chilled Litchi & Ginger Refresher
Light, floral, and cooling—a palate cleanser with bite.
92 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Skin Bundles with Sweet Chili-Garlic Dipping Sauce
Shattered, savory, unexpected—a textural revelation.
357 cal · 19g protein · 35 min
IntermediateDessert
Sesame Brittle Panna Cotta with Black Sesame Crumble
Nutty, creamy, and crunch in every spoonful.
320 cal · 6g protein · 25 min
IntermediateIn-between
Chilled Chicory-Lime Aguachile Shot
A bright, bracing afternoon pick-me-up—no meal, pure refreshment.
103 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Roasted Black Radish & Horseradish Cream on Rye Crisp
Earthy, peppery root vegetable with cooling, sharp horseradish
152 cal · 4g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Smoked Eel Terrine with Mustard Gel & Pumpernickel Tuile
Silky, layered pâté with sharp mustard and crispy seed wafer
287 cal · 22g protein · 75 min
IntermediateIn-between
Charred Corn & Jalapeño Crisps with Lime Salt
Crispy corn kernels, roasted green chili, zesty finish
200 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Beef Liver Mousse Cones with Charred Onion & Creole Gastrique
Silky liver pâté in crispy tuile cones, sweet-spicy glaze, caramelized allium
379 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
IntermediateSnack
Seeded Pretzel Bark with Coarse Sea Salt
Toasted pretzel, chocolate, sesame crunch
179 cal · 4g protein · 23 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Tortilla Chips with Black Bean Dip
Homemade chips with a spiced, silky bean cream
388 cal · 16g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cucumber and Jalapeño Agua Fresca
A refreshing, lightly spiced Mexican cooler with lime and mint
66 cal · 1g protein · 8 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Rice Cakes with Sesame and Sea Salt
Toasted puffed rice, nutty sesame, delicate crunch.
228 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Scallion Sauce
Juicy ground turkey, vibrant aromatics, fresh lettuce cups.
283 cal · 30g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Black Sesame and Mung Bean Energy Balls
Toasted nutty seeds, creamy legume paste, just-sweet.
279 cal · 13g protein · 10 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Skin Rolls with Charred Chili-Garlic Dipping Sauce
Shattering tofu skin, aromatic filling, bold dip.
375 cal · 16g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Trout and Horseradish Beet Crisps
Fishy-smoky, peppery, earthy crunch
155 cal · 9g protein · 34 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cucumber and Radish Endive Boats with Quark Cream
Creamy, crunchy, cool afternoon bite
63 cal · 9g protein · 12 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Rosemary Clusters
Roasted until golden and crunchy, seasoned simply with salt and herb
252 cal · 11g protein · 33 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cucumber & Lime Agua Fresca with Toasted Pepita
Refreshing, lightly sweetened, and deeply hydrating
148 cal · 4g protein · 13 min