We analyzed 197 global recipes from 195 countries. Only 32 meet the strict criteria for High Iron (โฅ20 % DV) and African Recipes. Here they are, ranked by their algorithmic Health Score.
This curated collection features 32 recipes that satisfy the High Iron (โฅ20 % DV) 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 70 (excellent), with an average of 467 kcal, 23.1g protein, and 12.1g fiber per serving.
Featured cuisines in this collection include Mauritania, Lesotho, Sudan, Mali, and Eritrea. 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.
| # | Recipe | Cuisine | Score | kcal | Protein | Fiber | Sodium | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ๐ฒMauritanian-Style Fish with Tomato, Olives, and Couscous | Mauritania | 85 | 283 | 39.7g | 6.3g | 707mg | ๐ ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 2 | ๐ฒLesotho-Style Papa with Tomato-Spinach Beans | Lesotho | 83 | 472 | 20.5g | 17.2g | 412mg | โค๏ธ ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 3 | ๐ฒSudanese-Style Lentil and Okra Tomato Stew with Millet | Sudan | 82 | 323 | 20.1g | 19.9g | 460mg | โค๏ธ ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 4 | ๐ฒMalian-Style Chickpea, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice | Mali | 81 | 495 | 20.3g | 17.8g | 564mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 5 | ๐ฒEritrean-Style Spiced Lentil Stew with Millet | Eritrea | 80 | 292 | 19.9g | 18.5g | 489mg | ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 6 | ๐ฒGhanaian-Style Black Bean Stew with Rice and Plantain | Ghana | 80 | 528 | 18.4g | 18.8g | 493mg | ๐พ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 7 | ๐ฒRwandan-Style Lentil and Tomato Stew with Rice | Rwanda | 80 | 425 | 21.2g | 18.7g | 569mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 8 | ๐ฒZimbabwean-Style Lentil, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice | Zimbabwe | 80 | 413 | 20.5g | 18.3g | 555mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 9 | ๐ฒMalawi-Style Nsima with Tomato Chicken and Greens | Malawi | 79 | 313 | 8.5g | 8.0g | 485mg | ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 10 | ๐ฒBurundian-Style Beans and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice | Burundi | 78 | 243 | 14.4g | 13.9g | 444mg | โค๏ธ ๐ ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 11 | ๐ฒSouth African-Style Spiced Bean and Tomato Stew with Rice | South Africa | 78 | 448 | 20.5g | 18.0g | 582mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 12 | ๐ฒEswatini-Style Pumpkin, Beans, and Spinach Stew with Millet | Eswatini | 76 | 242 | 14.4g | 13.0g | 533mg | ๐ ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 13 | ๐ฒAlgerian-Style Chickpea and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice | Algeria | 76 | 546 | 18.6g | 15.2g | 591mg | ๐พ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 14 | ๐ฒKoshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, Tomato Sauce) | Egypt | 74 | 494 | 22.8g | 17.3g | 590mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 15 | ๐ฒTanzanian-Style Chicken and Kidney Bean Stew with Rice | Tanzania | 74 | 538 | 29.1g | 12.3g | 597mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 16 | ๐ฒBotswanan-Style Chicken and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice | Botswana | 74 | 538 | 29.2g | 12.6g | 588mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 17 | ๐ฒBurkinabe-Style Plantain and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice | Burkina Faso | 74 | 535 | 15.4g | 14.6g | 578mg | ๐พ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 18 | ๐ฒSomali-Style Lentil and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice | Somalia | 74 | 429 | 17.8g | 15.5g | 467mg | โค๏ธ ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 19 | ๐ฒLibyan-Style Shakshuka with Lamb and Peppers | Libya | 73 | 216 | 13.0g | 6.9g | 709mg | ๐ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 20 | ๐ฒMisir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Lentils) with Rice | Ethiopia | 73 | 475 | 23.7g | 19.3g | 559mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 21 | ๐ฒSeychellois-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice | Seychelles | 68 | 403 | 26.0g | 5.2g | 662mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ |
| 22 | ๐ฒComorian-Style Chickpea, Tomato, and Coconut Stew with Rice | Comoros | 66 | 554 | 21.4g | 17.5g | 552mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 23 | ๐ฒChicken and Chickpea Stew (Tagine-Style) | Morocco | 66 | 603 | 35.8g | 13.5g | 943mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 24 | ๐ฒKenyan-Style Chicken and Bean Stew with Rice | Kenya | 63 | 675 | 36.4g | 10.7g | 777mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 25 | ๐ฒUgandan-Style Beef and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice | Uganda | 60 | 487 | 21.0g | 7.3g | 556mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ |
| 26 | ๐ฒAngolan-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice | Angola | 60 | 531 | 34.5g | 3.7g | 858mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 27 | ๐ฒNamibian-Style Beef and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice | Namibia | 58 | 425 | 21.0g | 6.3g | 539mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ |
| 28 | ๐ฒEquatoguinean-Style Coconut Chicken, Spinach, and Tomato Stew with Rice | Equatorial Guinea | 55 | 674 | 30.9g | 4.6g | 854mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 29 | ๐ฒMalagasy-Style Coconut Chicken and Tomato Stew with Rice | Madagascar | 52 | 695 | 30.7g | 4.4g | 838mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 30 | ๐ฒMozambican-Style Coconut Chicken Curry with Rice | Mozambique | 52 | 571 | 25.4g | 5.5g | 718mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 31 | ๐ฒJollof Rice with Chicken | Nigeria | 50 | 446 | 21.5g | 3.3g | 655mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ |
| 32 | ๐ฒMauritian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry with Rice | Mauritius | 50 | 621 | 27.8g | 4.5g | 805mg | ๐ช ๐ |