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African and 300–500 kcal Recipes

17 matching recipes from 197 global dishes.

🔎 Analysis Summary

We analyzed 197 global recipes from 195 countries. Only 17 meet the strict criteria for African Recipes and 300–500 kcal/serving. Here they are, ranked by their algorithmic Health Score.

This curated collection features 17 recipes that satisfy the African Recipes and 300–500 kcal/serving criteria, selected from our database of 197 dishes spanning 195 countries. Each recipe has been algorithmically scored using USDA FoodData Central nutritional data, evaluating macronutrient balance, micronutrient density, sodium levels, and dietary fiber content. The average Health Score across this collection is 74 (excellent), with an average of 428 kcal, 22.1g protein, and 12.2g fiber per serving.

Featured cuisines in this collection include Lesotho, Sudan, Mali, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. Browse the ranked table below to compare nutritional profiles, clinical badges, and health scores across all matching recipes. Use the related categories section to explore similar collections filtered by region, dietary preference, or nutritional target.

Matching Recipes17
Avg Health Score74
Avg kcal/serving428
Avg Protein22.1g
Avg Fiber12.2g
🔥 Under 500 kcal (17)🍌 Potassium Rich (17)💪 High Protein (15)🫒 Mediterranean (13)🌾 High Fiber (11)❤️ Heart Healthy (3)

📋 17 Recipes — Ranked by Health Score

# Recipe Cuisine Score kcal Protein Fiber Sodium Badges
1 🍲Lesotho-Style Papa with Tomato-Spinach Beans Lesotho 83 472 20.5g 17.2g 412mg ❤️ 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
2 🍲Sudanese-Style Lentil and Okra Tomato Stew with Millet Sudan 82 323 20.1g 19.9g 460mg ❤️ 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
3 🍲Malian-Style Chickpea, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice Mali 81 495 20.3g 17.8g 564mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
4 🍲Rwandan-Style Lentil and Tomato Stew with Rice Rwanda 80 425 21.2g 18.7g 569mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
5 🍲Zimbabwean-Style Lentil, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice Zimbabwe 80 413 20.5g 18.3g 555mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
6 🍲Malawi-Style Nsima with Tomato Chicken and Greens Malawi 79 313 8.5g 8.0g 485mg 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
7 🍲Tunisian-Style Fish and Tomato Stew with Potatoes and Rice Tunisia 78 422 26.0g 5.6g 578mg 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
8 🍲South African-Style Spiced Bean and Tomato Stew with Rice South Africa 78 448 20.5g 18.0g 582mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
9 🍲Senegalese-Style Fish and Tomato Onion Stew with Rice Senegal 78 410 32.2g 4.8g 821mg 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
10 🍲Zambian-Style Fish, Tomato, and Pepper Stew with Rice Zambia 77 397 31.4g 4.8g 772mg 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌
11 🍲Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, Tomato Sauce) Egypt 74 494 22.8g 17.3g 590mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
12 🍲Somali-Style Lentil and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice Somalia 74 429 17.8g 15.5g 467mg ❤️ 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
13 🍲Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Lentils) with Rice Ethiopia 73 475 23.7g 19.3g 559mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌
14 🍲Seychellois-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice Seychelles 68 403 26.0g 5.2g 662mg 💪 🔥 🍌
15 🍲Ugandan-Style Beef and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice Uganda 60 487 21.0g 7.3g 556mg 💪 🌾 🔥 🍌
16 🍲Namibian-Style Beef and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice Namibia 58 425 21.0g 6.3g 539mg 💪 🔥 🍌
17 🍲Jollof Rice with Chicken Nigeria 50 446 21.5g 3.3g 655mg 💪 🔥 🍌

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