IntermediateSnack
Miso Butternut Squash Fritters with Sriracha Crema
Crispy, savory-sweet patties with a punchy sour-cream dip.
336 cal · 7g protein · 26 min
Calories · 1235 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
IntermediateIn-between
Sesame Kombu Crisps with Yuzu Salt
Toasted sea-vegetable crackers with a bright citrus finish.
142 cal · 2g protein · 15 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Rye Crisps with Caraway & Smoked Paprika
Crispy German-spiced crackers—savory, crunchy, genuinely addictive.
293 cal · 6g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Beef Carpaccio with Whipped Horseradish & Beet Crisps
Silken raw beef, peppery arugula, bright horseradish cream, and crispy roasted beets.
226 cal · 3g protein · 32 min
IntermediateIn-between
Spiced Apple & Walnut Butter on Pumpernickel Toast
Warm, cinnamon-kissed apple compote and roasted walnut butter—German autumn on toast.
313 cal · 7g protein · 15 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cured Egg Yolk with Smoked Herring & Pumpernickel Soldiers
Brined yolk, flaked smoked fish, and crisp rye soldiers—sophisticated German salt-cured craft.
273 cal · 13g protein · 243 min
SophisticatedLunch
Beef Carpaccio with Arugula Salad, Capers & Shaved Parmigiano
Raw beef, paper-thin and dressed with restraint
281 cal · 8g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Beef Tartare Gougère Profiterole with Cornichon Emulsion
Two textured bites: cold beef tartare nestled in a warm cheese puff, topped with pickled-vegetable cream
145 cal · 14g protein · 48 min
EasySnack
Crispy Rice Paper Shrimp Cups
Crunchy, herb-bright, dipped in fish sauce caramel
339 cal · 12g protein · 18 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Sage & Parmesan Wafers
Paper-thin, salty, buttery crisps with fresh sage—a classic diner snack elevated.
372 cal · 8g protein · 23 min
IntermediateSnack
Cucumber & Radish Tostaditas with Cotija & Lime Crema
Crispy masa rounds topped with cool crunchy vegetables, salty cheese, and a tangy cilantro-lime drizzle
199 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
IntermediateIn-between
Watermelon, Jalapeño & Feta Aguas Frescas with Crispy Lime Dust
Icy, spicy-sweet Mexican cooler with a tart mineral finish and textured toasted salt rim
134 cal · 4g protein · 13 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Chickpea & Smoked Paprika Crisps
Crunchy, spiced chickpeas with sea salt and lemon zest.
284 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Spring Onion & Beurre Blanc
Tender chicken with a silky lemon-butter sauce and crispy onions.
372 cal · 38g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Crispy Rice Cake with Smashed Burrata & Heirloom Tomato
Crispy rice cake topped with warm burrata, tomato, and basil oil.
333 cal · 13g protein · 27 min
EasySnack
Crispy Rice Paper Shrimp Crackers with Sweet Chili Dip
Shattered, salty, crunchy Thai snack
293 cal · 8g protein · 10 min
EasyIn-between
Mango & Thai Basil Lassi
Cooling, sweet, herbal refresher
285 cal · 33g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Green Curry Crab & Pomegranate
Shattered crisp, creamy, sweet and herbaceous
382 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Tamago Gohan with Crispy Sage & Anchovy Oil
Soft-scrambled eggs stirred into warm jasmine rice with a savory brown-butter drizzle.
381 cal · 13g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Tomato Phyllo Cigars with Whipped Ricotta & Burnt Honey
Phyllo-wrapped roasted tomato with cooling ricotta and caramelized honey drizzle
341 cal · 8g protein · 55 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Lime Crunch
Crispy-spiced legumes with fresh cilantro and zesty lime dust
327 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Chilled Cucumber & White Peach Gazpacho Shot
Silken, pale-green summer soup, finished with crispy sage and crispy prosciutto
344 cal · 4g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Burrata Scramble with Heirloom Tomato Jam & Crispy Sage Oil
Silken eggs elevated with fresh cheese and aromatics
397 cal · 12g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Lamb Shoulder Salad with Roasted Beet, Walnut & Yogurt Dressing
Warm lamb over cool greens, earthy beet, creamy yogurt—autumn made simple
345 cal · 29g protein · 33 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.
