We analyzed 197 global recipes from 195 countries. Only 14 meet the strict criteria for High Protein (โฅ20 g) and Under 45 Mins. Here they are, ranked by their algorithmic Health Score.
This curated collection features 14 recipes that satisfy the High Protein (โฅ20 g) and Under 45 Mins 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 61 (good), with an average of 537 kcal, 31.9g protein, and 11.1g fiber per serving.
Featured cuisines in this collection include Vatican City, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Finnish, and Danish. 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 | ๐ฒVatican City-Style Roman Chickpea Pasta (Pasta e Ceci) | Vatican City | 81 | 784 | 36.5g | 27.2g | 665mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 2 | ๐ฒGallo Pinto with Eggs | Costa Rica | 77 | 555 | 26.6g | 18.4g | 644mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 3 | ๐ฒPupusa-Inspired Corn Tortillas with Beans, Queso Fresco, and Curtido | El Salvador | 75 | 564 | 28.4g | 27.2g | 781mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 4 | ๐ซ๐ฎFinnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) | Finnish | 73 | 242 | 21.0g | 3.2g | 388mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 5 | ๐ฉ๐ฐDanish Frikadeller with Root Vegetables | Danish | 72 | 450 | 41.7g | 7.7g | 193mg | ๐ ๐ช ๐พ ๐ฅ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 6 | ๐ฒLiechtenstein-Style Cheesy Spaetzle with Mushrooms and Onions | Liechtenstein | 70 | 617 | 26.4g | 11.1g | 764mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ซ ๐ |
| 7 | ๐ฒSouth Korean-Style Bibimbap Bowl with Vegetables, Beef, and Egg | South Korea | 67 | 354 | 36.3g | 6.4g | 1080mg | ๐ ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ |
| 8 | ๐ฒSurinamese Chicken Bami (Egg Noodles with Vegetables) | Suriname | 60 | 731 | 38.3g | 10.2g | 1433mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 9 | ๐ฒGround Beef with Gallo Pinto | Nicaragua | 58 | 657 | 41.5g | 18.4g | 690mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 10 | ๐ฒNasi Goreng (Simple Indonesian Fried Rice) | Indonesia | 57 | 616 | 28.9g | 3.6g | 1283mg | ๐ช |
| 11 | ๐ฒMontenegro-Style Cevapi Bowl with Tomato-Cucumber Salad and Yogurt | Montenegro | 52 | 335 | 37.5g | 3.1g | 658mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ ๐ |
| 12 | ๐ฒSlovak-Style Potato Dumpling Bowl with Bryndza-Style Cheese and Bacon | Slovakia | 49 | 708 | 27.4g | 11.7g | 979mg | ๐ช ๐พ ๐ |
| 13 | ๐ฒLomo Saltado | Peru | 39 | 535 | 34.6g | 6.0g | 1564mg | ๐ช ๐ |
| 14 | ๐ฒGyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl) | Japan | 26 | 373 | 22.3g | 1.8g | 664mg | ๐ช ๐ฅ |