Ramadan Mubarak …
Ramadan (the fasting month for Muslims) started a week go, I was preparing a menu for you, but my son got sick and I couldn’t finish it in time. You can use this menu for the 2nd week of Ramadan.
Over the past few years, especially since the year of the pandemic of coronavirus, gathering in Ramadan becomes less, until just last year, when it opened up again. And because of the restrictions it created a need for a menu that has planned accordingly to get all your groceries in advance, and this is how this series has started. I know lots of mothers, that work outside their homes, and have plans year-round not just Ramadan. However, since Ramadan month is for spiritual acts, it’s good to have your time organized and planned accordingly.
So here is 2023: Ramadan Iftar & Suhoor (sehri) Menu 1, which has all you need recipes from the blog, and other food blogger recipes as well, that fit iftar menus. (I’ve added a full vegetarian day and a 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. Most of the food items you can find in any supermarket. However, for special items, you can check the SHOP PAGE
I’ve added a few fried foods to this list, while I void this, in the healthy blog, these are traditional dishes that have been made over the years, so it’s important to enjoy them in moderation.
Let’s start
2023: Ramadan Iftar & Suhoor (sehri) Menu 1
Monday (Gluten free):
Drink: THE BEST MANGO LASSI RECIPE (RESTAURANT-STYLE)
Soup: ASH RESHTEH (GREENS AND BEANS SOUP)
Salad/ Appetizer: Fried Date and Goat Cheese Salad
Main: Roasted Sweet Potato with Chicken
Desserts: Espresso Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Suhoor: Easy Apple Oatmeal Bars {Gluten Free}
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Tuesday:
Drink: Cold carob
Soup: Easy Moroccan Harira Soup
Salad/ Appetizer: Lebanese Meat Rolls
Main: Fasolia Yabsa (Iraqi White Bean Stew)
Desserts: Healthy Rainbow Popsicles
Suhoor: Tahini & Chocolate Baked Oatmeal
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Wednesday
Drink: Green Apples with Ginger Hibiscus Iced Tea
Soup: Yogurt soup with lentils and turmeric
Salad/ Appetizer: EASY CHICKEN SAMOSA RECIPE
Main: AUTHENTIC CHICKEN BIRYANI
Desserts: Black pepper & Balsamic Strawberry Healthy Bars
Suhoor: Quick Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie Bowl
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Thursday:
Drink: Refreshing Hibiscus, Lemon, and Cloves Drink
Soup: Brown Butter Pumpkin Soup with Za’atar
Salad/ Appetizer: Fresh Kale Salad with Orange
Main: Pasta with Yogurt Sauce (Ma’akaroneh Bel laban)
Desserts:Semolina pudding (Halawet El Smeed)
Suhoor: Thyme Pancakes Stuffed with White Cheese
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Friday:
Drink: Cold carob
Soup: Freekeh soup
Salad/ Appetizer: The Classic Tabbouleh
Main: Roasted Eggplant with Okra Stew
Desserts: Knafeh with mango and cream
Suhoor: Quick Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie Bowl
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Saturday (Vegetarian):
Drink: Mint Lemonade
Soup: Quick Refreshing White Zucchini Soup
Salad/ Appetizer: Fresh Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate Molasses
Main: Eggplant Parmesan
Desserts: Semolina Cake With Cream (Basbousa)
Suhoor: Eggs & Rocket Leaves with Croutons
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Sunday (Vegan):
Drink: Cold carob
Soup: Red Lentil soup (Shorbat Addas)
Salad/ Appetizer: MOROCCAN EGGPLANT SALAD (ZAALOUK)
Main: ALOO BAINGAN (EGGPLANT AND POTATO CURRY)
Desserts: CRUNCHY SWEET DUMPLINGS LUQAIMAT
Suhoor: Vegan & Gluten Free Pumpkin Scones
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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 nutrizonia@gmail.com .. , and if you make any recipe, I would love to see your creation, so tag me on Instagram #Nutrzonia
