Hello there,
Here we are at the third week of the blessed month , Ramadan. How is it going so far? At this time, the body, is happily adjusted to the new routine, and fasting becomes the new routine. And with planning ahead , fasting becomes a breeze, and e have more time to spend with loved ones, and have time to practice spiritual acts like praying, dua’a, and other good deeds.
Here is the menu for 2022: Ramadan Iftar & Suhoor (sehri) Menu (Week 3), has recipes from the blog, and other food blogger recipes as well, that fits iftar menus. (I’ve added full vegetarian day and vegan one too. Most of the dishes I add to the blog are gluten free. However, always be aware of hidden sources of gluten especially in ready made food like dressing, sauces.. etc
let’s start
2022: Ramadan Iftar & Suhoor (sehri) Menu (Week 3)
Monday (Gluten free):
Drink: Avocado Smoothie with Pineapple and Mint
Soup: Chickpea Zucchini Soup
Salad/ Appetizer: Arabic Spicy Potato with Cilantro (Batatta Harrah)
Main: Moussaka (Eggplant casserole with Tomato Sauce)
Desserts: Gluten Free “Lemon Jam & Lavender” Bars
Suhoor: Hazelnut Chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
Tuesday:
Drink: Mint Lemonade with Orange Blossom Water
Soup: Red Lentil soup (Shorbat Addas)
Salad/ Appetizer: Easy Cooked Watercress with Tomato
Main: Stuffed White Zucchini in Tomato Sauce (Kousa Mahshi)
Desserts: Sea Salt Nut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Suhoor: TRADITIONAL SHAKSHUKA RECIPE (QUICK & EASY)
Wednesday
Drink: Refreshing Hibiscus, Lemon, and Cloves Drink
Soup: Quick Refreshing White Zucchini Soup
Salad/ Appetizer: Baba Ganoush {Eggplant Dip}
Main: Easy Thai Baked Chicken with Pineapple
Desserts: MANGO KNAFEH CUPS
Suhoor: Easy Creamy Chia “Chai” Pudding
Thursday:
Drink: Cold carob
Soup: Chicken soup
Salad/ Appetizer: Fresh Watercress & Apple Salad
Main: Roasted Chicken with Sumac over Taboon Bread (Musakhan)
Desserts: WHITE CHOCOLATE AND RICOTTA CHEESE CAKE ..
Suhoor: Creamy Polenta Porrdige with Orange Blossom Water
Friday:
Drink: Qamar al deen (apricot juice)
Soup: Chickpea Zucchini Soup
Salad/ Appetizer: Arabic Eggplant Dip (Mutabal)
Main: Shish Tawook {شيش طاووق}
Desserts: Basbousa Bil Joz – Semolina Pastry Stuffed with Walnuts
Suhoor: Labneh with Mint Pesto and Pomegranate
Saturday (Vegetarian):
Drink: Green Apples with Ginger Hibiscus Iced Tea
Soup: Leek, Potato, and Pea Soup
Salad/ Appetizer: Strawberry salad with bulgur
Main: LEBANESE GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES
Desserts: HALVA/HALAWA (BOTH SPELL DESSERT)
Suhoor: The Only Classic Hummus Recipe You will Ever Need!
Sunday (Vegan):
Drink: Tamarind juice
Soup: Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup
Salad/ Appetizer: Easy Mung Beans Salad with Sweet Potato and Rocket Leaves
Main: Bulgur Pilaf with Lentils
Desserts: Healthy Banana Mousse {Vegan & Gluten free}
Suhoor: Easy Chocolate Energy Date Balls
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Notes:
**This is a suggestive menu, Not a diet plan. It may not be suitable for your diet plan . What you should eat depends on your calorie needs, how much do you burn during workout, and your activity level, and your age. You may skip some of the courses, like salad or soup, if you think that you are full, also I didn’t list any portion. You may have to decide that based on your knowledge of your needs. These ideas of dishes are just to help you design your iftar meal.
** You don’t have to stick to every course every day, you can alternate between days, choosing what you like. However, the menu is based on meals that fit together, and maximizing your intake of meat/chicken , fruits and vegetables. Every course has a goal, different fruits, vegetable, protein source, and carbs source to help you stay on track of eating healthy and maximizing your intake, eat small portions of everything.
If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitant to reach me on Instagram, or thru email farida@nutrizonia.com , nutrizonia@gmail.com .. , and if you make any recipe, I would love to see your creation, so tag me on Instagram #Nutrzonia
