IntermediateIn-between
Celery & Anchovy Crudités with Romesco Cream
Raw crunch meets warm, roasted Spanish pepper dip—simple, sophisticated
225 cal · 6g protein · 10 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
SophisticatedIn-between
Hibiscus & Lime Agua Fresca
Chilled, tart floral refresher with a whisper of cinnamon
73 cal · 0g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Okra Bhindi with Chaat Masala
Oven-dried, paper-thin okra crisps dusted with spiced salt and tangy pomegranate
70 cal · 3g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Ginger-Turmeric Latte with Burnt Honey Foam
Silken, spiced milk drink with a caramelized-honey cloud and crispy star anise
249 cal · 6g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Black Garlic & Anchovy Papad with Whipped Burrata
Crispy lentil wafer, fermented black garlic oil, silken cheese, and umami crunch
291 cal · 14g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedSnack
Roasted Beet & Walnut Crisps with Labneh
Paper-thin vegetable chips with tangy whipped yogurt and dukkah
237 cal · 11g protein · 47 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Smoked Trout Pâté in Crispy Potato Tuile with Horseradish Crème & Capers
Silken fish mousse, crispy potato shell, tart condiments, microgreens
353 cal · 7g protein · 53 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Miso-Roasted Chickpea & Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Addictive umami clusters with a hint of brown sugar caramel
389 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Turkey Picadillo Lettuce Cups with Charred Lime & Cilantro
Ground turkey with olives, raisins, and warm spices in crisp lettuce vessels
397 cal · 40g protein · 37 min
IntermediateIn-between
Crispy Chickpea & Smoked Paprika Clusters
Crunchy roasted chickpeas with warm spices
276 cal · 10g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Serrano Ham Cones with Whipped Ricotta & Fig Jam
Paper-thin ham cups filled with sweetened cheese and jammy figs
276 cal · 17g protein · 18 min
IntermediateDessert
Orange Blossom Flan with Toasted Almond Brittle
Silky Spanish custard with floral notes and crispy nut candy
396 cal · 14g protein · 50 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Crispy Polenta Cake with Soft Eggs & Sage Brown Butter
Golden cornmeal slab, runny yolks, herbaceous butter
391 cal · 12g protein · 30 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Oregano Bite
Twice-roasted, crunchy, herbaceous little nuggets
304 cal · 10g protein · 33 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Seared Polenta Cake with Soft Egg & Charred Tomato
Crispy cornmeal base topped with jammy yolk and smoky roasted tomato
368 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Olive Clusters
Roasted chickpeas with Castelvetrano olive oil, lemon zest and crispy sage
317 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Skin with Tamarind & Pomegranate
Shards of crackling chicken skin with sweet-sour tamarind glaze and jewel-like pomegranate
295 cal · 11g protein · 50 min
EasyIn-between
Turkish Yogurt Dip with Charred Flatbread
Creamy labneh with garlic, dill, and herb oil
255 cal · 11g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Cucumber, Avocado & Lime Agua Fresca
Refreshing blended drink with crispy tortilla chip float and tajín rim
237 cal · 3g protein · 8 min
EasyIn-between
Coconut-Ginger Fruit Punch Popsicle
Frozen tropical juice, warming spice, refreshment
309 cal · 3g protein · 300 min
EasySnack
Lemony Yogurt with Crushed Sesame Honeycomb
Creamy Hellenic yogurt drizzled with thyme honey and toasted seeds
276 cal · 15g protein · 15 min
IntermediateSnack
Smoked Paprika Chickpea Crisps with Sea Salt
Roasted, crispy, addictively seasoned chickpea snack—all the crunch, nothing fried.
286 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Iced Tea with Peach & Thyme
Brewed black tea infused with fresh peach and a whisper of thyme, chilled and refreshing.
99 cal · 1g protein · 13 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Short Ribs with Bourbon & Charred Root Vegetables
Low-and-slow braised beef short ribs in a whiskey-spiked sauce, served with roasted carrots, parsnips, and thyme.
387 cal · 7g protein · 168 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.
