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Pan-Seared Beef Short Rib with Star Anise Braising Jus and Charred Bok Choy
Deep umami, warming spice, tender meat
254 cal · 9g protein · 110 min
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Meals Under 300 Calories
Satisfying dishes that come in under 300 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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Chilled Tomato Water & Herb Consommé Shot with Crispy Breadcrumb Dust
Crystal-clear tomato essence with herbed breadcrumb garnish
152 cal · 5g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Turkey Skin Cracklings with Charred Corn Purée & Lime Dust
Shattered, puffed turkey skin over a silky corn cream with a piquant lime-salt finish.
196 cal · 4g protein · 32 min
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Peach & Bourbon Iced Tea
Chilled Southern-style tea spiked with fresh peach nectar and a bourbon whisper.
163 cal · 2g protein · 13 min
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Chilled Cucumber, White Peach and Mint Agua Fresca
A light, herbal, palate-cleansing sip
59 cal · 2g protein · 15 min
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Passion Fruit & Ginger Granita
A tart, icy afternoon refresher with spiced warmth
242 cal · 4g protein · 240 min
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Chilled Mango & Coconut Milk Soup Shot
Silky, tropical, and palate-cleansing
240 cal · 3g protein · 10 min
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Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Lime & Scotch Bonnet
Addictive heat and citrus on crunchy seeds
241 cal · 10g protein · 17 min
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Chilled Aguaymanto Mousse with Lime Crackling
Peruvian golden berry fool, crispy sugar-lime wafer
291 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cajun Spiced Soft-Shell Crab with Charred Okra & Lime Aioli
Whole soft-shell crab, crispy exterior, roasted okra, cultured mayo with lime zest
237 cal · 17g protein · 33 min
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Cucumber & Watermelon Agua Fresca with Tajín
A light, savory-sweet afternoon refresher
121 cal · 3g protein · 8 min
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Chilled Cucumber & Elderflower Panna Cotta Shot
Delicate savory-sweet mousse in a glass
174 cal · 3g protein · 16 min
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Crispy Jamón Cornets with Smoked Eel Mousse & Pickled Shallot
Paper-thin cured ham rolled into crispy cones filled with umami-rich eel cream
207 cal · 13g protein · 37 min
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Charred Corn & Jalapeño Crisps with Lime Salt
Crispy corn kernels, roasted green chili, zesty finish
200 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
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Smoked Eel Terrine with Mustard Gel & Pumpernickel Tuile
Silky, layered pâté with sharp mustard and crispy seed wafer
287 cal · 22g protein · 75 min
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Roasted Black Radish & Horseradish Cream on Rye Crisp
Earthy, peppery root vegetable with cooling, sharp horseradish
152 cal · 4g protein · 35 min
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Cardamom-Spiced Mango Lassi
Smooth, chilled yogurt drink with mango, cardamom, and a pinch of black salt
295 cal · 17g protein · 8 min
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Chilled Chicory-Lime Aguachile Shot
A bright, bracing afternoon pick-me-up—no meal, pure refreshment.
103 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
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Chilled Litchi & Ginger Refresher
Light, floral, and cooling—a palate cleanser with bite.
92 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
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Cucumber and Radish Endive Boats with Quark Cream
Creamy, crunchy, cool afternoon bite
63 cal · 9g protein · 12 min
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Cucumber and Jalapeño Agua Fresca
A refreshing, lightly spiced Mexican cooler with lime and mint
66 cal · 1g protein · 8 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Rice Cakes with Sesame and Sea Salt
Toasted puffed rice, nutty sesame, delicate crunch.
228 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
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Black Sesame and Mung Bean Energy Balls
Toasted nutty seeds, creamy legume paste, just-sweet.
279 cal · 13g protein · 10 min
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Seeded Pretzel Bark with Coarse Sea Salt
Toasted pretzel, chocolate, sesame crunch
179 cal · 4g protein · 23 min