We analyzed 197 global recipes from 195 countries. Only 27 meet the strict criteria for High Protein (โฅ20 g) and African Recipes. Here they are, ranked by their algorithmic Health Score.
This curated collection features 27 recipes that satisfy the High Protein (โฅ20 g) 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 69 (good), with an average of 495 kcal, 26.3g protein, and 10.6g fiber per serving.
Featured cuisines in this collection include Mauritania, Lesotho, Sudan, Mali, 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.
| # | 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 | ๐ฒRwandan-Style Lentil and Tomato Stew with Rice | Rwanda | 80 | 425 | 21.2g | 18.7g | 569mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 6 | ๐ฒZimbabwean-Style Lentil, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice | Zimbabwe | 80 | 413 | 20.5g | 18.3g | 555mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 7 | ๐ฒTunisian-Style Fish and Tomato Stew with Potatoes and Rice | Tunisia | 78 | 422 | 26.0g | 5.6g | 578mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 8 | ๐ฒSouth African-Style Spiced Bean and Tomato Stew with Rice | South Africa | 78 | 448 | 20.5g | 18.0g | 582mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 9 | ๐ฒSenegalese-Style Fish and Tomato Onion Stew with Rice | Senegal | 78 | 410 | 32.2g | 4.8g | 821mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 10 | ๐ฒZambian-Style Fish, Tomato, and Pepper Stew with Rice | Zambia | 77 | 397 | 31.4g | 4.8g | 772mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 11 | ๐ฒKoshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, Tomato Sauce) | Egypt | 74 | 494 | 22.8g | 17.3g | 590mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 12 | ๐ฒTanzanian-Style Chicken and Kidney Bean Stew with Rice | Tanzania | 74 | 538 | 29.1g | 12.3g | 597mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 13 | ๐ฒBotswanan-Style Chicken and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice | Botswana | 74 | 538 | 29.2g | 12.6g | 588mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 14 | ๐ฒMisir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Lentils) with Rice | Ethiopia | 73 | 475 | 23.7g | 19.3g | 559mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 15 | ๐ฒSeychellois-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice | Seychelles | 68 | 403 | 26.0g | 5.2g | 662mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ |
| 16 | ๐ฒComorian-Style Chickpea, Tomato, and Coconut Stew with Rice | Comoros | 66 | 554 | 21.4g | 17.5g | 552mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 17 | ๐ฒChicken and Chickpea Stew (Tagine-Style) | Morocco | 66 | 603 | 35.8g | 13.5g | 943mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 18 | ๐ฒKenyan-Style Chicken and Bean Stew with Rice | Kenya | 63 | 675 | 36.4g | 10.7g | 777mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 19 | ๐ฒUgandan-Style Beef and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice | Uganda | 60 | 487 | 21.0g | 7.3g | 556mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ |
| 20 | ๐ฒAngolan-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice | Angola | 60 | 531 | 34.5g | 3.7g | 858mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 21 | ๐ฒSantomean-Style Chicken and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice | Sao Tome and Principe | 58 | 550 | 20.6g | 6.7g | 569mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 22 | ๐ฒNamibian-Style Beef and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice | Namibia | 58 | 425 | 21.0g | 6.3g | 539mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ |
| 23 | ๐ฒEquatoguinean-Style Coconut Chicken, Spinach, and Tomato Stew with Rice | Equatorial Guinea | 55 | 674 | 30.9g | 4.6g | 854mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 24 | ๐ฒMalagasy-Style Coconut Chicken and Tomato Stew with Rice | Madagascar | 52 | 695 | 30.7g | 4.4g | 838mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 25 | ๐ฒMozambican-Style Coconut Chicken Curry with Rice | Mozambique | 52 | 571 | 25.4g | 5.5g | 718mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 26 | ๐ฒJollof Rice with Chicken | Nigeria | 50 | 446 | 21.5g | 3.3g | 655mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ |
| 27 | ๐ฒMauritian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry with Rice | Mauritius | 50 | 621 | 27.8g | 4.5g | 805mg | ๐ช ๐ |