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Explore 52 African recipes. Average health score: 70. Nutritional profile, clinical badges, and ranked recipe list.

A Culinary Atlas of the African Continent

From Ethiopian injera to Nigerian jollof rice, African cuisine spans an extraordinary range of flavors, grains, and techniques across 54 countries.

📊 Nutritional Profile — 52 Recipes Analyzed
Avg Health Score70
Avg kcal/serving379
Avg Protein18.8g
Avg Fiber9.8g
Avg Sodium598mg
🍌 Potassium Rich (96%) 🔥 Under 500 kcal (69%) 🫒 Mediterranean (65%) 🌾 High Fiber (57%) 💪 High Protein (53%) 💉 Diabetic Friendly (19%)
🍽️ All 52 Recipes — Ranked by Health Score
Mauritanian-Style Fish with Tomato, Olives, and Couscous
Mauritanian-Style Fish with Tomato, Olives, and Couscous
85 · 283 kcal · Mauritania
Lesotho-Style Papa with Tomato-Spinach Beans
Lesotho-Style Papa with Tomato-Spinach Beans
83 · 472 kcal · Lesotho
Cape Verdean-Style Cod and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice
Cape Verdean-Style Cod and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice
82 · 473 kcal · Cape Verde
Sudanese-Style Lentil and Okra Tomato Stew with Millet
Sudanese-Style Lentil and Okra Tomato Stew with Millet
82 · 323 kcal · Sudan
Malian-Style Chickpea, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice
Malian-Style Chickpea, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice
81 · 495 kcal · Mali
Eritrean-Style Spiced Lentil Stew with Millet
Eritrean-Style Spiced Lentil Stew with Millet
80 · 292 kcal · Eritrea
Ghanaian-Style Black Bean Stew with Rice and Plantain
Ghanaian-Style Black Bean Stew with Rice and Plantain
80 · 528 kcal · Ghana
Rwandan-Style Lentil and Tomato Stew with Rice
Rwandan-Style Lentil and Tomato Stew with Rice
80 · 425 kcal · Rwanda
Zimbabwean-Style Lentil, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice
Zimbabwean-Style Lentil, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice
80 · 413 kcal · Zimbabwe
Malawi-Style Nsima with Tomato Chicken and Greens
Malawi-Style Nsima with Tomato Chicken and Greens
79 · 313 kcal · Malawi
Burundian-Style Beans and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice
Burundian-Style Beans and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice
78 · 243 kcal · Burundi
Tunisian-Style Fish and Tomato Stew with Potatoes and Rice
Tunisian-Style Fish and Tomato Stew with Potatoes and Rice
78 · 422 kcal · Tunisia
South African-Style Spiced Bean and Tomato Stew with Rice
South African-Style Spiced Bean and Tomato Stew with Rice
78 · 448 kcal · South Africa
Senegalese-Style Fish and Tomato Onion Stew with Rice
Senegalese-Style Fish and Tomato Onion Stew with Rice
78 · 410 kcal · Senegal
Liberian-Style Jollof Rice with Chicken and Vegetables
Liberian-Style Jollof Rice with Chicken and Vegetables
77 · 133 kcal · Liberia
Zambian-Style Fish, Tomato, and Pepper Stew with Rice
Zambian-Style Fish, Tomato, and Pepper Stew with Rice
77 · 397 kcal · Zambia
Eswatini-Style Pumpkin, Beans, and Spinach Stew with Millet
Eswatini-Style Pumpkin, Beans, and Spinach Stew with Millet
76 · 242 kcal · Eswatini
Guinean-Style Fish, Eggplant, and Okra Tomato Stew with Rice
Guinean-Style Fish, Eggplant, and Okra Tomato Stew with Rice
76 · 109 kcal · Guinea
Algerian-Style Chickpea and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice
Algerian-Style Chickpea and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice
76 · 546 kcal · Algeria
DR Congo-Style Grilled Fish with Tomato-Onion Sauce and Plantain
DR Congo-Style Grilled Fish with Tomato-Onion Sauce and Plantain
74 · 86 kcal · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Gambian Domoda (Peanut Stew) with Chicken and Rice
Gambian Domoda (Peanut Stew) with Chicken and Rice
74 · 199 kcal · Gambia
Sierra Leone-Style Groundnut Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew with Rice
Sierra Leone-Style Groundnut Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew with Rice
74 · 176 kcal · Sierra Leone
Togolese-Style Peanut and Tomato Chicken Stew with Rice
Togolese-Style Peanut and Tomato Chicken Stew with Rice
74 · 135 kcal · Togo
Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, Tomato Sauce)
Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, Tomato Sauce)
74 · 494 kcal · Egypt
Tanzanian-Style Chicken and Kidney Bean Stew with Rice
Tanzanian-Style Chicken and Kidney Bean Stew with Rice
74 · 538 kcal · Tanzania
Botswanan-Style Chicken and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice
Botswanan-Style Chicken and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice
74 · 538 kcal · Botswana
Burkinabe-Style Plantain and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice
Burkinabe-Style Plantain and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice
74 · 535 kcal · Burkina Faso
Somali-Style Lentil and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice
Somali-Style Lentil and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice
74 · 429 kcal · Somalia
Libyan-Style Shakshuka with Lamb and Peppers
Libyan-Style Shakshuka with Lamb and Peppers
73 · 216 kcal · Libya
Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Lentils) with Rice
Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Lentils) with Rice
73 · 475 kcal · Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau Caldo de Mancarra (Peanut Chicken Soup) with Rice
Guinea-Bissau Caldo de Mancarra (Peanut Chicken Soup) with Rice
72 · 132 kcal · Guinea-Bissau
Gabonese-Style Chicken and Peanut-Spinach Tomato Stew with Rice
Gabonese-Style Chicken and Peanut-Spinach Tomato Stew with Rice
70 · 96 kcal · Gabon
Niger-Style Chicken Peanut and Sweet Potato Stew with Rice
Niger-Style Chicken Peanut and Sweet Potato Stew with Rice
70 · 96 kcal · Niger
South Sudan-Style Okra and Peanut Chicken Stew with Rice
South Sudan-Style Okra and Peanut Chicken Stew with Rice
70 · 96 kcal · South Sudan
Central African Peanut Chicken and Tomato Stew with Sweet Potato
Central African Peanut Chicken and Tomato Stew with Sweet Potato
68 · 77 kcal · Central African Republic
Seychellois-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice
Seychellois-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice
68 · 403 kcal · Seychelles
Comorian-Style Chickpea, Tomato, and Coconut Stew with Rice
Comorian-Style Chickpea, Tomato, and Coconut Stew with Rice
66 · 554 kcal · Comoros
Chicken and Chickpea Stew (Tagine-Style)
Chicken and Chickpea Stew (Tagine-Style)
66 · 603 kcal · Morocco
Kenyan-Style Chicken and Bean Stew with Rice
Kenyan-Style Chicken and Bean Stew with Rice
63 · 675 kcal · Kenya
Beninese-Style Chicken, Plantain, Tomato, and Pepper Stew with Rice
Beninese-Style Chicken, Plantain, Tomato, and Pepper Stew with Rice
61 · 514 kcal · Benin
Cameroonian-Style Chicken, Plantain, and Tomato Stew with Rice
Cameroonian-Style Chicken, Plantain, and Tomato Stew with Rice
61 · 518 kcal · Cameroon
Djiboutian-Style Skoudehkaris (Spiced Rice with Meat and Vegetables)
Djiboutian-Style Skoudehkaris (Spiced Rice with Meat and Vegetables)
60 · 102 kcal · Djibouti
Ugandan-Style Beef and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice
Ugandan-Style Beef and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice
60 · 487 kcal · Uganda
Angolan-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice
Angolan-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice
60 · 531 kcal · Angola
Santomean-Style Chicken and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice
Santomean-Style Chicken and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice
58 · 550 kcal · Sao Tome and Principe
Namibian-Style Beef and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice
Namibian-Style Beef and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice
58 · 425 kcal · Namibia
Equatoguinean-Style Coconut Chicken, Spinach, and Tomato Stew with Rice
Equatoguinean-Style Coconut Chicken, Spinach, and Tomato Stew with Rice
55 · 674 kcal · Equatorial Guinea
Chadian-Style Chicken and Okra Tomato Stew with Millet
Chadian-Style Chicken and Okra Tomato Stew with Millet
55 · 65 kcal · Chad
Malagasy-Style Coconut Chicken and Tomato Stew with Rice
Malagasy-Style Coconut Chicken and Tomato Stew with Rice
52 · 695 kcal · Madagascar
Mozambican-Style Coconut Chicken Curry with Rice
Mozambican-Style Coconut Chicken Curry with Rice
52 · 571 kcal · Mozambique
Jollof Rice with Chicken
Jollof Rice with Chicken
50 · 446 kcal · Nigeria
Mauritian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry with Rice
Mauritian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry with Rice
50 · 621 kcal · Mauritius