SophisticatedIn-between
Cold Cucumber & Sorrel Shooters with Crispy Sage & Lemon Oil
Silky cucumber bisque in a shot glass, topped with crispy sage leaf & bottled sorrel brightness
73 cal · 4g protein · 40 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
Crispy Sage & Parmesan Crisps
Browned butter, nutmeg whisper, 8 minutes total
374 cal · 9g protein · 8 min
EasySnack
Elote Esquites en Taza
Street-style charred corn cups with cotija, lime & tajín
304 cal · 9g protein · 13 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Fromage Blanc Mousse with Candied Lemon & Mâche
A light, sophisticated pause between lunch and dinner
268 cal · 5g protein · 18 min
EasySnack
Mango & Crispy Chickpea Bites
Crunchy roasted chickpeas, ripe mango, tajín spice
343 cal · 12g protein · 11 min
EasyIn-between
Coconut-Ginger Fruit Punch Popsicle
Frozen tropical juice, warming spice, refreshment
309 cal · 3g protein · 300 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Curry Leaves & Tomato Chutney
Fluffy eggs infused with tempering spices and fresh herbs
325 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
IntermediateIn-between
Mint Tea with Roasted Almond Cookies
Gunpowder green tea, fresh spearmint, honey-sweetened.
397 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedSnack
Turrones Caseros de Almendra, Anís y Miel con Oro Comestible
Handmade almond-anise nougat with honey, edible gold leaf, and crispy rice paper
240 cal · 6g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Baked Beet & Labneh Tartlets with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Phyllo cups, whipped lemon labneh, roasted beet rounds, sumac.
373 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
IntermediateDessert
Orange Blossom & Pistachio Semolina Cake with Candied Citrus
Moist semolina crumb, orange flower water, topped with syrup and pistachios.
366 cal · 8g protein · 48 min
IntermediateSnack
Gochujang-Miso Roasted Chickpeas
Crispy, spicy-umami roasted legume snack
296 cal · 12g protein · 27 min
IntermediateLunch
Doehjang-Braised Striped Bass with Summer Squash Ribbon Salad
Silken fish in a warm fermented soybean broth over shredded raw zucchini
300 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Yuzu-Honey Cider with Crispy Ginger Chip
Tart-bright sparkling drink with candied ginger
67 cal · 0g protein · 5 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Rice Cake with Spiced Crab, Gochujang Aioli & Sesame Oil Drizzle
Crispy-chewy Korean rice cake base with fresh crab and fermented heat
265 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Cumin and Black Lime
A simple, restrained snack with real flavor
214 cal · 10g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Granita de Limón con Menta y Jengibre Confitado
Palate-cleansing Italian-style lemon granita with candied ginger and fresh mint ice shavings
156 cal · 0g protein · 18 min
EasyDessert
Quindim de Leite Condensado com Coco Queimado
Silky coconut-custard tart with burnt sugar-coconut crumble
384 cal · 8g protein · 28 min
EasyIn-between
Affogato-Style Espresso Granita
Frozen coffee, vanilla, 90 seconds (make ahead)
169 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
EasyIn-between
Affogato-Style Iced Coffee with Whipped Cream & Amaretti
Melting ice cream, hot espresso, crispy almond cookie
257 cal · 4g protein · 5 min
IntermediateIn-between
Watermelon Aguas Frescas with Tajín Rim & Lime
Chilled, refreshing agua fresca with chile-salt border
177 cal · 3g protein · 10 min
EasySnack
Radish & Herb Butter on Crispy Saltines
Thinly sliced radish, whipped cultured butter, dill & sea salt
108 cal · 3g protein · 8 min
EasyIn-between
Stone Fruit & Almond Butter on Whole Grain Toast
Ripe peach, roasted almond butter, honey drizzle, sea salt
274 cal · 10g protein · 7 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Affogato di Fichi e Amaretto
Fig and amaretto granita with hot espresso pour
285 cal · 2g protein · 35 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.
