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Calories · 797 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.

Spiced Tuna Tartare Carapace with Crispy Lentil Tuile, Black Garlic Emulsion & Pomegranate CaviarSophisticated
Appetizer

Spiced Tuna Tartare Carapace with Crispy Lentil Tuile, Black Garlic Emulsion & Pomegranate Caviar

Sashimi-grade tuna layered in crispy tuile shell, silken black garlic oil, jewelled with pomegranate

297 cal · 36g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freesashimi-grade
Crispy Masa Discs with Charred Shrimp, Avocado Mousse & Chipotle OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Masa Discs with Charred Shrimp, Avocado Mousse & Chipotle Oil

Pan-fried harina corn crisps topped with technique-seared shrimp and silky avocado emulsion

396 cal · 10g protein · 32 min
high-proteinintermediategluten-free
Black Sesame & Yuzu Panna Cotta with Candied Citrus Soil, Crispy Miso Cracker & Matcha FoamSophisticated
Dessert

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
vegetariangluten-free
Spiced Lamb Tartare with Pomegranate, Pine Nut & Crispy Pita ShardsIntermediate
Appetizer

Spiced Lamb Tartare with Pomegranate, Pine Nut & Crispy Pita Shards

Raw, punchy, aromatic—Middle Eastern kibbeh reimagined

346 cal · 21g protein · 27 min
paleo-friendlygluten-free option
Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Orange ZestEasy
Dessert

Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Orange Zest

Silky custard, floral perfume, nutty crunch

344 cal · 8g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-freeMiddle Eastern
Yuzu-Ponzu Granita with Crispy Sesame Tuile & Shiso LeafSophisticated
In-between

Yuzu-Ponzu Granita with Crispy Sesame Tuile & Shiso Leaf

Palate cleanser, textural sophistication

93 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
gluten-freeveganrefreshing
Toasted Barley & Black Sesame Energy BitesEasy
Snack

Toasted Barley & Black Sesame Energy Bites

Nutty, slightly sweet, deeply aromatic

152 cal · 4g protein · 15 min
veganno-cookgluten-free-adaptable
Yuzu & Crispy Sage GranitaEasy
In-between

Yuzu & Crispy Sage Granita

Tart, herbaceous, palate-cleansing

133 cal · 0g protein · 10 min
vegangluten-freedairy-freequick
Crispy Scallion Pancake & Black Garlic Oil DipIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Scallion Pancake & Black Garlic Oil Dip

Laminated, flaky, savory, utterly craveable

313 cal · 6g protein · 30 min
vegetariandairy-free
Burnt Honey & Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Candied Ginger CrispIntermediate
Dessert

Burnt Honey & Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Candied Ginger Crisp

Silky custard, toasted sesame depth, spicy-sweet crackle

260 cal · 6g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-free
Black Sesame Panna CottaEasy
Dessert

Black Sesame Panna Cotta

Silky sesame cream with candied ginger & yuzu curd

387 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
vegetariangluten-freemake-ahead
Crispy Labne Cakes with Hot Honey & Toasted NigellaIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Labne Cakes with Hot Honey & Toasted Nigella

fried strained yogurt discs with chili-spiced honey drizzle

294 cal · 6g protein · 27 min
vegetarian30-minutehigh-protein
Roasted Almond & Date Energy Balls with Sea Salt FlakesIntermediate
In-between

Roasted Almond & Date Energy Balls with Sea Salt Flakes

no-bake bites: dates, almonds, tahini, cardamom

117 cal · 3g protein · 15 min
vegangluten-freeno-bake15-minute
Pickled Chili & Lemongrass Gazpacho ShooterEasy
In-between

Pickled Chili & Lemongrass Gazpacho Shooter

Chilled Vietnamese-inflected vegetable consommé in a shot glass

222 cal · 7g protein · 15 min
vegan-adaptablegluten-freeunder-100-cal
Silken Tofu & Black Garlic CrostiniEasy
Snack

Silken Tofu & Black Garlic Crostini

Umami-forward afternoon bite

294 cal · 8g protein · 14 min
vegan15-minuteumami-rich
Hibiscus & Lemongrass Iced Tea with Crispy Rice CrackerEasy
In-between

Hibiscus & Lemongrass Iced Tea with Crispy Rice Cracker

Cooling afternoon refreshment

201 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
veganrefreshinggluten-free-adaptable
Whipped White Bean Dip with Charred Lemon & Crispy Sage OilEasy
Snack

Whipped White Bean Dip with Charred Lemon & Crispy Sage Oil

Silken levantine hummus cousin with herbaceous heat

340 cal · 12g protein · 13 min
vegangluten-free
Chilled Cucumber & Sumac LassiEasy
In-between

Chilled Cucumber & Sumac Lassi

Tart, cooling, herbaceous yogurt drink

73 cal · 11g protein · 5 min
vegetariangluten-freeprobiotic
Crispy Tteokbokki SkewersEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Tteokbokki Skewers

Chewy rice cakes with gochujang-miso glaze and bonito flake shower

356 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
veganquickgluten-free
Bánh Cuốn Nướng – Charred Rice Cake Rolls with Shrimp & HerbsEasy
Snack

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
high-proteingluten-freelight
Cá Nối Nương Với Sốt Cà Chua & Nhân Hành – Pan-Seared Striped Bass with Charred Tomato Sauce & Crispy Shallot GarnishIntermediate
Dinner

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
high-proteingluten-freeelegant
Sesame-Miso Roasted Chickpea CrunchEasy
Snack

Sesame-Miso Roasted Chickpea Crunch

Crispy, savory legume bites with umami miso glaze and black sesame

287 cal · 13g protein · 27 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Chilled Buttermilk & Herb Soup with Crispy Spiced Chickpea CroutonsIntermediate
In-between

Chilled Buttermilk & Herb Soup with Crispy Spiced Chickpea Croutons

Bright, tangy, cooling summer pause

336 cal · 14g protein · 10 min
vegetarianno-cookgluten-free
Spiced Almond & Apricot Energy Bites with Orange Blossom GlazeIntermediate
Snack

Spiced Almond & Apricot Energy Bites with Orange Blossom Glaze

Chewy-nutty Moroccan-spiced no-bake truffles

374 cal · 9g protein · 8 min
vegetarianno-cookportable