IntermediateIn-between
Thai Iced Tea Granita with Sweetened Condensed Milk Foam
Fragrant, icy, creamy-sweet refresher
211 cal · 2g protein · 20 min
Calories · 1215 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
EasyIn-between
Spiced Chickpea & Lime Toasts
Crispy bread bites with warm roasted legumes
387 cal · 15g protein · 15 min
EasyLunch
Pork Shoulder Salad with Charred Corn & Black Garlic
Tender pulled pork over warm autumn greens and roasted corn
298 cal · 21g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Red Cabbage & Turmeric Rice Boat with Anchovy Crisps
Shredded cabbage in ginger-turmeric broth over broken rice, crowned with crispy anchovies
329 cal · 7g protein · 28 min
EasySnack
Rice Paper Crisps with Scallion Oil & Black Sesame
Crispy tuiles with burnt allium and toasted seed dust
327 cal · 5g protein · 14 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, spiraled rolls with brown sugar filling and cream cheese glaze
369 cal · 5g protein · 200 min
EasyIn-between
Calamansi & Ginger Sorbet with Crispy Rice Paper
Icy citrus palate cleanser with burnt-edge tuile crisp
180 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Gamba Roja al Ajillo en Hojaldre: Whole Seared Prawn in Crispy Puff Pastry Nest with Charred Garlic Oil & Romesco Mousse
Translucent prawn wrapped in butter-puff pastry, seated on a silken romesco foam, burnt-garlic emulsion, crispy shallot hair
180 cal · 7g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Kuruma Ebi with Yuzu Beurre Blanc, Charred Daikon & Microgreens
Buttery spot prawns, citrus emulsion, tender charred radish, peppery micro greens
233 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Saffron-Chickpea Cakes with Pomegranate Molasses & Pistachio Dust
Golden, delicate chickpea flour fritters perfumed with saffron, served with sharp-sweet molasses and crushed pistachios
267 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Charred Apricot & Aleppo Pepper Almonds with Crispy Sage & Burnt Honey Coating
Warm roasted almonds tossed with chewy dried apricots, crispy sage leaves, Aleppo pepper, and a mahogany burnt-honey glaze
381 cal · 9g protein · 32 min
EasySnack
Spiced Chickpea & Pomegranate Energy Bites
No-bake roasted chickpea clusters with pomegranate molasses and dukkah
388 cal · 13g protein · 15 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Tamago Kake Gohan with Crispy Sage Oil & Charred Scallion Gremolata
Silky raw egg over warm jasmine rice, burnt sage butter, toasted nori dust
388 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
IntermediateSnack
Miso-Butter Popcorn with Black Garlic Dust & Crispy Seaweed
Umami-rich popcorn, roasted nori shards, aged miso compound butter
312 cal · 4g protein · 17 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Tomato & Green Olive Salsa Verde
Flaky white fish with vibrant Spanish herb and brine condiment
397 cal · 32g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Harissa-Spiced Roasted Carrot Sticks
Crispy wedges with whipped feta dip
370 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Gazpacho with Crispy Ibérico Jamon Shards
Chilled Spanish tomato soup with salty cured pork crackle
334 cal · 11g protein · 13 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crisps with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Spiced, crispy, tangy—a handful of Middle Eastern crunch
324 cal · 10g protein · 23 min
EasySnack
Tomato & Basil Crostini with Fresh Ricotta
Toasted bread, whipped ricotta, vine tomato, basil oil
306 cal · 11g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Piquillo Pepper & Anchovy Crostini with Garlic Aioli
Roasted Spanish peppers, white anchovy, thyme, toasted bread
363 cal · 9g protein · 15 min
IntermediateDessert
Tarte de Pêssego Caramelizado com Biscoito de Mel Fumado e Gelado de Canela
Caramelized peach tart with burnt honey shortbread & cinnamon ice cream
240 cal · 4g protein · 55 min
EasyDessert
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Individual cakes with a gooey chocolate center
395 cal · 7g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Toasted Pepita & Lime Brittle with Tajín Dust
Addictive, salty-spicy, hand-cracked shards
151 cal · 8g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Crispy Corn Tostada Chips with Charred Tomatillo Salsa & Cotija Crumble
Snack-time elegance from masa and stone fruit
190 cal · 6g 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.
