We analyzed 197 global recipes from 195 countries. Only 8 meet the strict criteria for High Iron (โฅ20 % DV) and Middle Eastern Recipes. Here they are, ranked by their algorithmic Health Score.
This curated collection features 8 recipes that satisfy the High Iron (โฅ20 % DV) and Middle Eastern 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 425 kcal, 24.7g protein, and 13.7g fiber per serving.
Featured cuisines in this collection include Israel, Syria, Palestine, Bahrain, and Iraq. 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 | ๐ฒIsraeli-Style Shakshuka with Chickpeas | Israel | 85 | 340 | 19.3g | 12.9g | 525mg | ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 2 | ๐ฒSyrian-Style Lentil Soup with Lemon and Cumin | Syria | 83 | 366 | 23.6g | 22.7g | 596mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 3 | ๐ฒPalestinian-Style Mujadara (Lentils and Rice) with Caramelized Onions | Palestine | 79 | 445 | 28.9g | 26.4g | 587mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 4 | ๐ฒBahraini-Style Lentil and Tomato Spiced Stew with Rice | Bahrain | 76 | 389 | 19.6g | 16.4g | 519mg | ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 5 | ๐ฒIraqi Bamia (Okra and Tomato Stew) with Beef and Rice | Iraq | 68 | 244 | 26.4g | 4.8g | 521mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 6 | ๐ฒMujaddara (Lentils and Rice with Onions) | Lebanon | 66 | 485 | 20.8g | 16.1g | 569mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 7 | ๐ฒTurkish-Style Chicken with Peppers and Tomato over Rice | Turkey | 60 | 567 | 28.4g | 5.3g | 752mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 8 | ๐ฒIranian-Style Beef and Tomato Stew with Potatoes and Rice | Iran | 43 | 560 | 30.5g | 4.6g | 726mg | ๐ช ๐ |