SophisticatedIn-between
Infusión de Hierba Luisa & Lucuma with Crispy Tuile
Peruvian herbal tea service with delicate pastry
356 cal · 4g protein · 25 min
Calories · 1209 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
EasySnack
Bánh Mì Dough Bites
Crispy-on-outside, airy Vietnamese baguette nuggets with pickled chili butter
316 cal · 7g protein · 11 min
EasyAppetizer
Tuna Tataki with Crispy Rice Cracker & Ponzu Foam
Seared tuna with rice crisp base, citrus air, and micro greens
300 cal · 25g protein · 18 min
IntermediateIn-between
Cornichons & Coppa with Grilled Sourdough
A simple French casse-croûte—a small, honest thing
166 cal · 1g protein · 9 min
EasyIn-between
Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Silky, bitter-sweet afternoon pick-me-up
117 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
EasySnack
Mango & Crispy Rice Cracker Stack
Sweet, sour, and salty summer snack
125 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
EasyLunch
Charred Mahi-Mahi & Green Mango Salad
Pan-seared fish with tart mango, jalapeño & toasted coconut
313 cal · 34g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Gochujang-Sesame Glaze & Crispy Anchovy Crumble
Charred peppers tossed in spicy-sweet glaze with umami punch
328 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Fenugreek & Sesame Chickpea Wafers with Tamarind Dust
Crackle and twang in every bite
162 cal · 5g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Chilled Avocado & Lime Soup Shot
Silky purée with toasted coriander, crispy tortilla chip, and Peruvian chili dust
296 cal · 4g protein · 17 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Misugaru Barley Tea with Chestnut & Honey Swirl
Nutty, roasted barley tea served cold with a drizzle of honey and toasted chestnut paste
93 cal · 0g protein · 10 min
EasyAppetizer
Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce Dip
Delicate, herbaceous, and impossibly easy
255 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Toasted Cornbread with Whipped Ricotta, Wild Honey & Sea Salt Flakes
Warm bread, creamy ricotta, drizzled honey
190 cal · 9g protein · 10 min
IntermediateIn-between
Mango & Cardamom Lassi with Crispy Saffron Brittle
Creamy, tart, fragrant, and a little bit crunchy
285 cal · 17g protein · 16 min
EasyBreakfast
Scrambled Eggs with Dendê Palm Oil, Charred Corn & Fresh Coriander
Golden yolks swirled with roasted corn kernels and fragrant palm oil
286 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Queijadinha de Goiaba — Guava & Cheese Tartlet
Warm coconut-custard tart with jammy goiaba paste and aged cheese
377 cal · 7g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Sorbet de Pêche Blanche et Champagne
Silken white peach sorbet with champagne granita, candied basil & edible flowers
374 cal · 3g protein · 50 min
IntermediateSnack
Charred Poblano & Cotija Quesadilla with Lime Crema
Crispy corn tortillas, roasted poblano strips, melted cotija, cool herbed cream
337 cal · 10g protein · 18 min
EasyIn-between
Lucuma & Cashew Energy Balls with Sea Salt & Cocoa Nibs
Peruvian superfruit meets caramelized nuts—naturally energizing and addictive
170 cal · 2g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Iced Passion Fruit & Ginger Refresher
Tart, spicy, and deeply tropical
101 cal · 2g protein · 8 min
SophisticatedSnack
Roasted Cacao Nib & Lucuma Energy Spheres
Bite-sized clusters with toasted sesame and mineral salt
315 cal · 7g protein · 35 min
EasyIn-between
Jicama Palitos con Chamoy y Tajín
Crispy raw jicama sticks with spicy-sweet chamoy dip
175 cal · 3g protein · 8 min
IntermediateSnack
Aji Verde Roasted Chickpeas
Crispy spiced legumes with Peruvian green chili notes
269 cal · 11g protein · 36 min
EasyDessert
Pastéis de Nata with Warm Cardamom Cream
Store-bought Portuguese custard tarts crisped and crowned with cardamom-spiced mascarpone cloud
313 cal · 4g protein · 20 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 121 and 377 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.
