EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea & Cumin Brittle with Dried Apricots
crunchy, spiced, portable
234 cal · 6g protein · 17 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.
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EasyIn-between
Honeyed Labneh with Toasted Walnuts & Date Syrup
creamy, sweet, grounding
263 cal · 13g protein · 8 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Beet & Whipped Feta Cones with Crispy Shallot Oil & Pomegranate
earthy, creamy, jewel-toned
330 cal · 11g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Radish & Butter Open Sandwich with Fleur de Sel
Paper-thin radishes, creamy butter, crispy rye toast
319 cal · 6g protein · 8 min
EasyAppetizer
Smoked Herring & Horseradish Cream Crisps
Crispy pumpernickel, tangy fish, peppery bite
103 cal · 6g protein · 10 min
EasySnack
Warm Almond & Date Energy Bites with Sea Salt
No-bake Moroccan-style date squares with toasted nuts
310 cal · 6g protein · 5 min
EasyLunch
Spiced Butternut Squash & Preserved Lemon Soup with Crispy Sage
Silky-smooth autumn bisque with zingy preserved lemon punch
333 cal · 5g protein · 23 min
EasyBreakfast
Menemen with Whipped Labneh & Charred Chili Oil
Scrambled eggs, roasted red peppers, tomato confit & crispy sage
386 cal · 25g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Muhammara Toast with Crispy Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Roasted red pepper, walnut & Aleppo spread on sourdough
291 cal · 5g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Turkish Coffee with Cardamom & Rose Water, Spiced Almond Biscotti
Strong, sweet, aromatic coffee paired with twice-baked cookies
108 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
EasySnack
Fried Chickpea Crackers with Sea Salt
Crispy, salty, addictive—no flour needed
375 cal · 11g protein · 13 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Lime Leaf, Ginger & Black Garlic Dipping Sauce
Delicate crispy wontons cradling tender crab meat and aromatics, served with complex umami glaze
349 cal · 18g protein · 80 min
EasyDessert
Pastéis de Nata with Warm Cinnamon & Caramelized Custard
Crispy pastry, silky custard, burnt sugar crust
106 cal · 0g protein · 12 min
IntermediateIn-between
Roasted Plum & Black Garlic Snack Cake
A moist, tender cake with caramelized fruit and savory-sweet depth
283 cal · 6g protein · 40 min
EasyBreakfast
Harissa Eggs in Spiced Tomato Broth with Crispy Bread
Shakshuka-inspired soft eggs in aromatic tomato consommé
386 cal · 18g protein · 17 min
EasyIn-between
Pomegranate & Orange Juice Refresher with Fresh Mint
Vibrant, cooling citrus-pomegranate sipper
159 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
EasyIn-between
Quick Spiced Yogurt with Roasted Beet & Pomegranate
Cooling raita-inspired snack with warm spices
209 cal · 7g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Maíz Morado (Purple Corn) Drink with Lime, Clove & Cinnamon
Traditional Peruvian purple corn beverage, warm spices, fresh lime, lightly sweetened
110 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
EasyDessert
Caramelized Orange Flan with Crispy Cinnamon Tuile
A silken, custardy flan suffused with burnt-orange caramel and a delicate spiced crisp
375 cal · 12g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Ceviche-Style Halibut Crudo with Crispy Plantain Chips & Black Garlic Oil
Raw fish cured in citrus, layered with crispy tuile & umami oil
314 cal · 17g protein · 36 min
IntermediateDessert
Lucuma & Brown Butter Tart with Candied Ají Amarillo & Crispy Sesame
Caramel-sweet Peruvian fruit custard in a buttery shell, finished with chili crackle
269 cal · 2g protein · 53 min
EasyIn-between
Coquinha de Banana com Mel & Canela
Warm mashed banana with honey, cinnamon, and toasted nuts
384 cal · 5g protein · 8 min
IntermediateIn-between
Roasted Chickpea & Tahini Energy Bites with Date & Cardamom
Protein-packed, naturally sweet, cardamom-warm
111 cal · 4g protein · 15 min
EasySnack
Miso Caramel Popcorn with Nori & Sesame
Salty-sweet, umami-loaded snack mix ready in 12 minutes
358 cal · 6g protein · 12 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.
