We analyzed 197 global recipes from 195 countries. Only 42 meet the strict criteria for Under 500 kcal and 20–30 g Protein/serving. Here they are, ranked by their algorithmic Health Score.
This curated collection features 42 recipes that satisfy the Under 500 kcal and 20–30 g Protein/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 66 (good), with an average of 418 kcal, 23.6g protein, and 10.2g fiber per serving.
Featured cuisines in this collection include San Marino, Lesotho, Syria, Sudan, and Mali. 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 | 🍲Sammarinese-Style White Bean, Tomato, and Kale Soup | San Marino | 85 | 397 | 24.2g | 20.4g | 443mg | ❤️ 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 2 | 🍲Lesotho-Style Papa with Tomato-Spinach Beans | Lesotho | 83 | 472 | 20.5g | 17.2g | 412mg | ❤️ 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 3 | 🍲Syrian-Style Lentil Soup with Lemon and Cumin | Syria | 83 | 366 | 23.6g | 22.7g | 596mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 4 | 🍲Sudanese-Style Lentil and Okra Tomato Stew with Millet | Sudan | 82 | 323 | 20.1g | 19.9g | 460mg | ❤️ 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 5 | 🍲Malian-Style Chickpea, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice | Mali | 81 | 495 | 20.3g | 17.8g | 564mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 6 | 🍲Rwandan-Style Lentil and Tomato Stew with Rice | Rwanda | 80 | 425 | 21.2g | 18.7g | 569mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 7 | 🍲Zimbabwean-Style Lentil, Carrot, and Tomato Stew with Rice | Zimbabwe | 80 | 413 | 20.5g | 18.3g | 555mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 8 | 🍲Palestinian-Style Mujadara (Lentils and Rice) with Caramelized Onions | Palestine | 79 | 445 | 28.9g | 26.4g | 587mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 9 | 🍲United States-Style Turkey and Bean Chili | United States | 79 | 415 | 24.2g | 22.3g | 583mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 10 | 🍲Tunisian-Style Fish and Tomato Stew with Potatoes and Rice | Tunisia | 78 | 422 | 26.0g | 5.6g | 578mg | 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 11 | 🍲South African-Style Spiced Bean and Tomato Stew with Rice | South Africa | 78 | 448 | 20.5g | 18.0g | 582mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 12 | 🍲Tuvaluan-Style Chickpea Tomato Curry with Rice | Tuvalu | 77 | 490 | 20.6g | 17.4g | 526mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 13 | 🍲Ni-Vanuatu-Style Cassava and Fish Tomato Stew with Rice | Vanuatu | 76 | 441 | 20.8g | 5.1g | 531mg | 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 14 | 🍲Maltese-Style Fish, Potato, Tomato, and Olive Stew with Rice | Malta | 76 | 370 | 21.2g | 5.5g | 563mg | 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 15 | 🍲Icelandic-Style Cod, Potato, and Carrot Stew with Rice | Iceland | 76 | 452 | 30.0g | 5.4g | 736mg | 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 16 | 🍲Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, Tomato Sauce) | Egypt | 74 | 494 | 22.8g | 17.3g | 590mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 17 | 🍲Slovenian-Style Jota (Bean, Potato, and Sauerkraut Stew) | Slovenia | 73 | 434 | 21.2g | 16.3g | 368mg | ❤️ 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 18 | 🍲Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Lentils) with Rice | Ethiopia | 73 | 475 | 23.7g | 19.3g | 559mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 19 | 🇫🇮Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) | Finnish | 73 | 242 | 21.0g | 3.2g | 388mg | 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 20 | 🍲Cou-Cou with Okra and Cod | Barbados | 72 | 341 | 27.6g | 5.7g | 786mg | 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 21 | 🍲Fish Broth with Sweet Potato and Spinach | Dominica | 72 | 330 | 26.4g | 6.0g | 788mg | 💉 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 22 | 🍲Hungarian Gulyás (Beef Paprika Soup) with Potatoes | Hungary | 69 | 366 | 27.9g | 8.4g | 533mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 23 | 🍲Hudut (Coconut Fish Stew with Mashed Plantains) | Belize | 69 | 481 | 24.4g | 8.2g | 579mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🍌 |
| 24 | 🍲Iraqi Bamia (Okra and Tomato Stew) with Beef and Rice | Iraq | 68 | 244 | 26.4g | 4.8g | 521mg | 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 25 | 🍲Seychellois-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Stew with Rice | Seychelles | 68 | 403 | 26.0g | 5.2g | 662mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 26 | 🍲Mujaddara (Lentils and Rice with Onions) | Lebanon | 66 | 485 | 20.8g | 16.1g | 569mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 27 | 🍲Conch Chowder with Rice | Bahamas | 66 | 400 | 28.7g | 4.9g | 722mg | 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 28 | 🍲Maldivian-Style Coconut Fish and Tomato Curry with Rice | Maldives | 63 | 408 | 27.1g | 4.6g | 702mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 29 | 🍲Pollo Guisado with Rice | Dominican Republic | 61 | 477 | 22.0g | 5.9g | 705mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 30 | 🍲Ugandan-Style Beef and Plantain Tomato Stew with Rice | Uganda | 60 | 487 | 21.0g | 7.3g | 556mg | 💪 🌾 🔥 🍌 |
| 31 | 🍲Andorran-Style Beef, Potato, and Carrot Tomato Stew with Rice | Andorra | 58 | 441 | 21.9g | 5.9g | 550mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 32 | 🍲Namibian-Style Beef and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice | Namibia | 58 | 425 | 21.0g | 6.3g | 539mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 33 | 🇳🇿New Zealand-Style Beef and Potato Tomato Stew with Rice | New Zealand | 58 | 424 | 20.9g | 6.1g | 539mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 34 | 🍲Nauruan-Style Beef, Potato, and Carrot Stew with Rice | Nauru | 50 | 469 | 22.9g | 5.8g | 614mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 35 | 🍲Belarusian-Style Beef, Potato, and Carrot Stew with Rice | Belarus | 50 | 491 | 24.4g | 5.7g | 630mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 36 | 🍲Cottage Pie | United Kingdom | 50 | 343 | 24.9g | 6.2g | 687mg | 💪 🔥 🫒 🍌 |
| 37 | 🍲Jollof Rice with Chicken | Nigeria | 50 | 446 | 21.5g | 3.3g | 655mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 38 | 🍲Vietnamese-Style Chicken Rice Soup | Vietnam | 50 | 442 | 22.5g | 3.1g | 748mg | 💪 🔥 |
| 39 | 🍲Ropa Vieja with Rice | Cuba | 48 | 423 | 26.4g | 4.9g | 761mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 40 | 🍲Singapore-Style Ginger-Garlic Chicken with Rice and Cucumber | Singapore | 40 | 460 | 23.8g | 1.9g | 928mg | 💪 🔥 |
| 41 | 🍲Carbonnade Flamande (Beef and Beer Stew) | Belgium | 31 | 358 | 29.3g | 2.9g | 767mg | 💪 🔥 🍌 |
| 42 | 🍲Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl) | Japan | 26 | 373 | 22.3g | 1.8g | 664mg | 💪 🔥 |