SophisticatedDessert
Black Sesame & Yuzu Panna Cotta with Candied Citrus Soil, Crispy Miso Cracker & Matcha Foam
Sophisticated Korean-Japanese fusion, layered textures
390 cal · 8g protein · 45 min
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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.
Sophisticated
IntermediateAppetizer
Spiced Lamb Tartare with Pomegranate, Pine Nut & Crispy Pita Shards
Raw, punchy, aromatic—Middle Eastern kibbeh reimagined
346 cal · 21g protein · 27 min
EasyDessert
Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Orange Zest
Silky custard, floral perfume, nutty crunch
344 cal · 8g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Yuzu-Ponzu Granita with Crispy Sesame Tuile & Shiso Leaf
Palate cleanser, textural sophistication
93 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Toasted Barley & Black Sesame Energy Bites
Nutty, slightly sweet, deeply aromatic
152 cal · 4g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Yuzu & Crispy Sage Granita
Tart, herbaceous, palate-cleansing
133 cal · 0g protein · 10 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Scallion Pancake & Black Garlic Oil Dip
Laminated, flaky, savory, utterly craveable
313 cal · 6g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDessert
Burnt Honey & Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Candied Ginger Crisp
Silky custard, toasted sesame depth, spicy-sweet crackle
260 cal · 6g protein · 23 min
EasyDessert
Black Sesame Panna Cotta
Silky sesame cream with candied ginger & yuzu curd
387 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Labne Cakes with Hot Honey & Toasted Nigella
fried strained yogurt discs with chili-spiced honey drizzle
294 cal · 6g protein · 27 min
IntermediateIn-between
Roasted Almond & Date Energy Balls with Sea Salt Flakes
no-bake bites: dates, almonds, tahini, cardamom
117 cal · 3g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Pickled Chili & Lemongrass Gazpacho Shooter
Chilled Vietnamese-inflected vegetable consommé in a shot glass
222 cal · 7g protein · 15 min
EasySnack
Silken Tofu & Black Garlic Crostini
Umami-forward afternoon bite
294 cal · 8g protein · 14 min
EasyIn-between
Hibiscus & Lemongrass Iced Tea with Crispy Rice Cracker
Cooling afternoon refreshment
201 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
EasySnack
Whipped White Bean Dip with Charred Lemon & Crispy Sage Oil
Silken levantine hummus cousin with herbaceous heat
340 cal · 12g protein · 13 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Cucumber & Sumac Lassi
Tart, cooling, herbaceous yogurt drink
73 cal · 11g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tteokbokki Skewers
Chewy rice cakes with gochujang-miso glaze and bonito flake shower
356 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
EasySnack
Bánh Cuốn Nướng – Charred Rice Cake Rolls with Shrimp & Herbs
Delicate steamed rice rolls kissed with char, filled with sweet shrimp and mint
348 cal · 15g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lamb & Apricot Pastilla Cigars with Pomegranate-Harissa Dip
Phyllo, warm spice, pistachios & pomegranate molasses
281 cal · 9g protein · 42 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Yuzu-Plum Granita Spoon
Palate-cleansing frozen citrus granita with crispy sesame tuile snap
160 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Seared Diver Scallop & Charred Ginger-Soy Emulsion
Tender scallop with crispy brown-butter crust, aged soy reduction, and pickled ginger soil
289 cal · 10g protein · 22 min
IntermediateDinner
Cá Nối Nương Với Sốt Cà Chua & Nhân Hành – Pan-Seared Striped Bass with Charred Tomato Sauce & Crispy Shallot Garnish
Delicate white fish crowned with deep-umami tomato sauce and shards of burnished shallot
384 cal · 35g protein · 37 min
EasySnack
Sesame-Miso Roasted Chickpea Crunch
Crispy, savory legume bites with umami miso glaze and black sesame
287 cal · 13g protein · 27 min
IntermediateIn-between
Chilled Buttermilk & Herb Soup with Crispy Spiced Chickpea Croutons
Bright, tangy, cooling summer pause
336 cal · 14g protein · 10 min