EasyIn-between
Pineapple & Ginger Agua Fresca
Refreshing, spicy, naturally sweet
253 cal · 2g protein · 5 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.
Easy
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Snapper with Charred Pineapple Jerk Glaze and Crispy Okra
Spiced fish with tropical fruit heat and crunchy vegetable
331 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
EasyIn-between
Purple Potato & Corn Causa Sticks with Ají Verde Dip
Silky potato, sweetcorn, hand-held joy
373 cal · 6g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Chilled Hama Chō Enoki & Grilled Abalone with Yuzu Kosho, White Miso Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Chip Dust
Raw and cooked mushrooms and shellfish in a sophisticated interplay of temperature, texture, and umami-forward seasoning
229 cal · 8g protein · 45 min
EasyIn-between
Lime Leaf & Lemongrass Iced Tea with Honey & Sesame Tuile
Aromatic chilled tea paired with crispy-sweet sesame wafer
333 cal · 4g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Thai Iced Tea with Condensed Milk Swirl
Sweet, spiced, utterly cooling
153 cal · 4g protein · 8 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Purple Potato & Charred Corn Fritter with Lime Crema
Peruvian potato magic in bite-sized, golden form
352 cal · 5g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Doro Tibs Crispy Injera Cone with Charred Broccolini & Spiced Jus
Saffron-braised chicken, nigella seed crust, pomegranate gastrique
298 cal · 5g protein · 85 min
EasySnack
Toasted Chickpea & Rosemary Crunch
crispy roasted chickpeas with garlic & sea salt
305 cal · 10g protein · 23 min
IntermediateIn-between
Crispy Rice Paper & Mango Crudo Wrapper with Chili-Lime Oil
Delicate rice paper filled with green mango, crispy anchovy, and a drizzle of fiery oil
238 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Toasted Masa Wafer with Charred Nopales Mousse & Queso Fresco
Paper-thin corn crisp with roasted cactus paddle purée and crumbled fresh cheese
170 cal · 4g protein · 35 min
EasyIn-between
Honeycomb Butter Toast with Crispy Sage
Toasted bread spread with whipped honey butter and fried sage leaves
377 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Berbere-Roasted Carrot Rounds with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Oil
Charred rounds of heirloom carrot with creamy whipped labneh and a garlic-chickpea oil drizzle
280 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Spiced Pork Collar Steak with Roasted Yellow Pepper Mole & Charred Asparagus
Peruvian spice melody meets pork's natural sweetness and a velvety yellow chile sauce
273 cal · 6g protein · 50 min
IntermediateIn-between
Mango & Chili Lassi with Toasted Fennel
Creamy yogurt drink with spiced fruit and seed crunch
290 cal · 15g protein · 8 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Sea Urchin & Green Fig Tartare with Crispy Christophene Tuile & Charred Lime Oil
Elegant raw preparation with island fruit and crispy vegetable disc
394 cal · 9g protein · 45 min
EasyLunch
Doenjang Clam Broth with Crispy Tofu Cubes
Salty-umami broth, silken clams, golden fried tofu
314 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Cucumber & Radish Banchan with Sesame Vinaigrette
Crisp, refreshing, salty-tangy—a palate cleanser
125 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
EasyBreakfast
Causa Limeña Toast with Crispy Sage & Lime Oil
Creamy yellow-potato spread on sourdough with herb-fried sage leaves
315 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Charred Corn & Cotija Quesadilla Wedges
Crispy corn tortilla with charred sweet corn and crumbly fresh cheese
311 cal · 7g protein · 15 min
EasyBreakfast
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Tomato & Cilantro Toast
Cumin-spiced eggs on charred wholemeal bread
333 cal · 17g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Black Salt
Chilled yogurt drink with tropical mango
179 cal · 12g protein · 5 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Tej-Spiced Fruit Leather & Candied Ginger Shards
Honey wine reduction, bee pollen dust, sesame brittles
221 cal · 4g protein · 80 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Thai Wonton Cups with Shrimp, Tamarind & Pomegranate
Shattered wonton shells filled with briny shrimp, tangy tamarind glaze, and jeweled pomegranate arils
307 cal · 24g 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 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.
