We analyzed 197 global recipes from 195 countries. Only 13 meet the strict criteria for Mediterranean Aligned and 500–700 kcal/serving. Here they are, ranked by their algorithmic Health Score.
This curated collection features 13 recipes that satisfy the Mediterranean Aligned and 500–700 kcal/serving 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 549 kcal, 27.6g protein, and 13.8g fiber per serving.
Featured cuisines in this collection include Ghana, Costa Rica, India, Algeria, and El Salvador. 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 | 🍲Ghanaian-Style Black Bean Stew with Rice and Plantain | Ghana | 80 | 528 | 18.4g | 18.8g | 493mg | 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 2 | 🍲Gallo Pinto with Eggs | Costa Rica | 77 | 555 | 26.6g | 18.4g | 644mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 3 | 🍲Chana Masala with Rice | India | 76 | 505 | 20.0g | 16.9g | 581mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 4 | 🍲Algerian-Style Chickpea and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice | Algeria | 76 | 546 | 18.6g | 15.2g | 591mg | 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 5 | 🍲Pupusa-Inspired Corn Tortillas with Beans, Queso Fresco, and Curtido | El Salvador | 75 | 564 | 28.4g | 27.2g | 781mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 6 | 🍲Burkinabe-Style Plantain and Kidney Bean Tomato Stew with Rice | Burkina Faso | 74 | 535 | 15.4g | 14.6g | 578mg | 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 7 | 🍲Nepalese-Style Chickpea and Potato Curry with Rice | Nepal | 73 | 531 | 19.0g | 15.8g | 522mg | 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 8 | 🍲Liechtenstein-Style Cheesy Spaetzle with Mushrooms and Onions | Liechtenstein | 70 | 617 | 26.4g | 11.1g | 764mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 9 | 🍲Picadillo with Rice | Mexico | 69 | 514 | 32.4g | 6.5g | 839mg | 💪 🫒 🍌 |
| 10 | 🍲Green Fig (Plantain) and Saltfish | Saint Lucia | 66 | 572 | 51.5g | 8.0g | 5848mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 11 | 🍲Mongolian-Style Beef Noodles with Cabbage (Tsuivan-Inspired) | Mongolia | 63 | 602 | 44.7g | 10.8g | 728mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 12 | 🍲Sancocho-Style Chicken Soup with Yuca, Plantain, and Corn | Colombia | 60 | 573 | 18.5g | 7.9g | 594mg | 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 13 | 🍲Kazakh-Style Beef and Noodles with Onion Broth (Beshbarmak-Inspired) | Kazakhstan | 55 | 500 | 38.7g | 8.0g | 621mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |