We analyzed 197 global recipes from 195 countries. Only 16 meet the strict criteria for Mediterranean Aligned and Under 45 Mins. Here they are, ranked by their algorithmic Health Score.
This curated collection features 16 recipes that satisfy the Mediterranean Aligned 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 70 (excellent), with an average of 341 kcal, 16.6g protein, and 10.3g fiber per serving.
Featured cuisines in this collection include Israel, Vatican City, Pakistan, Monaco, and Costa Rica. 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 | 🍲Israeli-Style Shakshuka with Chickpeas | Israel | 85 | 340 | 19.3g | 12.9g | 525mg | 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 2 | 🍲Vatican City-Style Roman Chickpea Pasta (Pasta e Ceci) | Vatican City | 81 | 784 | 36.5g | 27.2g | 665mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 3 | 🍲Pakistani-Style Chicken Karahi with Ginger-Tomato Sauce and Rice | Pakistan | 78 | 157 | 7.8g | 6.6g | 623mg | 💉 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 4 | 🍲Monaco-Style Niçoise-Inspired Salad with Tuna and Potatoes | Monaco | 77 | 256 | 9.4g | 4.8g | 478mg | ❤️ 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 5 | 🍲Gallo Pinto with Eggs | Costa Rica | 77 | 555 | 26.6g | 18.4g | 644mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 6 | 🍲Pupusa-Inspired Corn Tortillas with Beans, Queso Fresco, and Curtido | El Salvador | 75 | 564 | 28.4g | 27.2g | 781mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 7 | 🍲Libyan-Style Shakshuka with Lamb and Peppers | Libya | 73 | 216 | 13.0g | 6.9g | 709mg | 💉 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 8 | 🇫🇮Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) | Finnish | 73 | 242 | 21.0g | 3.2g | 388mg | 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 9 | 🇩🇰Danish Frikadeller with Root Vegetables | Danish | 72 | 450 | 41.7g | 7.7g | 193mg | 💉 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 10 | 🍲Liechtenstein-Style Cheesy Spaetzle with Mushrooms and Onions | Liechtenstein | 70 | 617 | 26.4g | 11.1g | 764mg | 💪 🌾 🫒 🍌 |
| 11 | 🍲Swiss-Style Rösti with Mushrooms and Cheese | Switzerland | 70 | 441 | 14.6g | 11.6g | 620mg | 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 12 | 🇺🇦Vinegret (Ukrainian Beet Vinaigrette Salad) | Ukrainian | 65 | 167 | 4.1g | 5.4g | 513mg | 💉 🔥 🫒 |
| 13 | 🇵🇹Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato & Kale Soup) | Portuguese | 65 | 124 | 3.3g | 4.1g | 144mg | ❤️ 🔥 🫒 |
| 14 | 🇮🇪Colcannon (Irish Potato & Kale Mash) | Irish | 58 | 207 | 6.6g | 6.3g | 186mg | ❤️ 💉 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 15 | 🍲North Korean-Style Pork and Cabbage Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice | North Korea | 53 | 117 | 3.7g | 6.5g | 635mg | 💉 🔥 🫒 |
| 16 | 🇩🇪Warm German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat) | German | 53 | 218 | 4.0g | 4.4g | 219mg | ❤️ 🔥 🫒 🍌 |