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High Fiber, Under 500 kcal, and African Recipes

19 matching recipes from 197 global dishes.

🔎 Analysis Summary

We analyzed 197 global recipes from 195 countries. Only 19 meet the strict criteria for High Fiber (โ‰ฅ7 g) and Under 500 kcal and African Recipes. Here they are, ranked by their algorithmic Health Score.

This curated collection features 19 recipes that satisfy the High Fiber (โ‰ฅ7 g) and Under 500 kcal and African Recipes 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 76 (excellent), with an average of 332 kcal, 15.3g protein, and 13.8g fiber per serving.

Featured cuisines in this collection include Lesotho, Sudan, Mali, Eritrea, and Rwanda. 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 Recipes19
Avg Health Score76
Avg kcal/serving332
Avg Protein15.3g
Avg Fiber13.8g
๐ŸŒพ High Fiber (19)๐Ÿ”ฅ Under 500 kcal (19)๐ŸŒ Potassium Rich (19)๐Ÿซ’ Mediterranean (18)๐Ÿ’ช High Protein (9)๐Ÿ’‰ Diabetic Friendly (7)โค๏ธ Heart Healthy (5)

📋 19 Recipes โ€” Ranked by Health Score

# Recipe Cuisine Score kcal Protein Fiber Sodium Badges
1 ๐ŸฒLesotho-Style Papa with Tomato-Spinach Beans Lesotho 83 472 20.5g 17.2g 412mg โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
2 ๐ŸฒSudanese-Style Lentil and Okra Tomato Stew with Millet Sudan 82 323 20.1g 19.9g 460mg โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
3 ๐ŸฒMalian-Style Chickpea, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice Mali 81 495 20.3g 17.8g 564mg ๐Ÿ’ช ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
4 ๐ŸฒEritrean-Style Spiced Lentil Stew with Millet Eritrea 80 292 19.9g 18.5g 489mg ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
5 ๐ŸฒRwandan-Style Lentil and Tomato Stew with Rice Rwanda 80 425 21.2g 18.7g 569mg ๐Ÿ’ช ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
6 ๐ŸฒZimbabwean-Style Lentil, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice Zimbabwe 80 413 20.5g 18.3g 555mg ๐Ÿ’ช ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
7 ๐ŸฒMalawi-Style Nsima with Tomato Chicken and Greens Malawi 79 313 8.5g 8.0g 485mg ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
8 ๐ŸฒBurundian-Style Beans and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice Burundi 78 243 14.4g 13.9g 444mg โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
9 ๐ŸฒSouth African-Style Spiced Bean and Tomato Stew with Rice South Africa 78 448 20.5g 18.0g 582mg ๐Ÿ’ช ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
10 ๐ŸฒEswatini-Style Pumpkin, Beans, and Spinach Stew with Millet Eswatini 76 242 14.4g 13.0g 533mg ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
11 ๐ŸฒGuinean-Style Fish, Eggplant, and Okra Tomato Stew with Rice Guinea 76 109 4.3g 7.4g 402mg โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
12 ๐ŸฒGambian Domoda (Peanut Stew) with Chicken and Rice Gambia 74 199 5.6g 8.6g 541mg ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
13 ๐ŸฒSierra Leone-Style Groundnut Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew with Rice Sierra Leone 74 176 5.5g 7.6g 530mg ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
14 ๐ŸฒTogolese-Style Peanut and Tomato Chicken Stew with Rice Togo 74 135 5.2g 7.1g 589mg ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
15 ๐ŸฒKoshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, Tomato Sauce) Egypt 74 494 22.8g 17.3g 590mg ๐Ÿ’ช ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
16 ๐ŸฒSomali-Style Lentil and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice Somalia 74 429 17.8g 15.5g 467mg โค๏ธ ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
17 ๐ŸฒMisir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Lentils) with Rice Ethiopia 73 475 23.7g 19.3g 559mg ๐Ÿ’ช ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
18 ๐ŸฒGuinea-Bissau Caldo de Mancarra (Peanut Chicken Soup) with Rice Guinea-Bissau 72 132 5.1g 8.0g 492mg ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿซ’ ๐ŸŒ
19 ๐ŸฒUgandan-Style Beef and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice Uganda 60 487 21.0g 7.3g 556mg ๐Ÿ’ช ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐ŸŒ

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