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
Calories · 1221 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
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Cumin and Black Lime
A simple, restrained snack with real flavor
214 cal · 10g protein · 20 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
IntermediateSnack
Aji Verde Roasted Chickpeas
Crispy spiced legumes with Peruvian green chili notes
269 cal · 11g protein · 36 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
Cucumber and Dill Ayran Cooler
Chilled yogurt drink with herbs and mint
107 cal · 6g protein · 5 min
EasyLunch
Lemongrass Shrimp & Sweet Potato Rice Bowls
Charred shrimp with aromatic herb salad over roasted sweet potato
354 cal · 32g protein · 25 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Cumin Crisps
Crunchy, warm-spiced legume bites
319 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
IntermediateIn-between
Almond & Fennel Biscotti with Candied Orange
Twice-baked Italian biscuit, toasted nuts, citrus candy, subtle spice
166 cal · 6g protein · 63 min
IntermediateIn-between
Crème de Cassis Sorbet
Blackcurrant liqueur sorbet with chilled Champagne float
313 cal · 0g protein · 28 min
EasySnack
Palm Sugar & Lime Coconut Clusters
Toasted coconut, tart lime zest & caramelized palm sugar—no bake
396 cal · 4g protein · 11 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Amuse-Bouche: Beurre Blanc Spheres with Caviar
Tapioca pearls of silken beurre blanc filled with roe and crispy sage
328 cal · 1g protein · 18 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
SophisticatedSnack
Edamame & Black Garlic Dashi Gelée with Crispy Shrimp Crackling
Savory silken gelée studded with umami and coastal crunch
338 cal · 41g protein · 32 min
EasyIn-between
Brigadeiro de Chocolate com Toque de Cachaça
Fudgy chocolate truffle with a subtle cachaca kick
290 cal · 6g protein · 13 min
EasyDessert
Quindim de Leite Condensado com Coco Queimado
Silky coconut-custard tart with burnt sugar-coconut crumble
384 cal · 8g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb Dip
Giant prawns in a crispy salt-chili shell, burnt garlic drizzle & Vietnamese herbs
138 cal · 3g protein · 45 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
SophisticatedDinner
Cá Hồi Nướng Lá Chuối – Salmon Fillet en Papillote with Lemongrass, Turmeric & Bitter Melon
Silken salmon, aromatic banana leaf, bitter melon, turmeric broth & crispy fried shallots
387 cal · 38g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedDessert
Bánh Flan Cà Phê – Coffee-Turmeric Flan with Crispy Sesame Brittle & Coconut Foam
Silken egg custard infused with robusta coffee & turmeric, burnished caramel, sesame snap
382 cal · 1g protein · 70 min
EasyIn-between
Água Fresca de Melancia com Limão
Chilled watermelon and lime refresher
70 cal · 1g protein · 8 min
EasySnack
Chilled Passion Fruit & Lime Lassi
Tangy, fruity yogurt drink with a kick of ginger
171 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
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
EasyIn-between
Cucumber & Sesame Rice Cracker Bites
Cool, crispy, herbaceous snack
177 cal · 4g protein · 8 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.
