Ramadan Recipes- Salt & Sweet (2024)

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If you are looking for Ramadan Recipes for Iftar 2024, you have come to the right place. Here, I gathered over 50 of the best Ramadan Iftar recipes!

Breaking fast at sundown is often done with dates and milk, followed by a fuller Iftar meal after the evening prayers.

Ramadan Recipes

In this collection of Iftar recipes, you’ll mostly find traditional Arabic meals, soups, appetizers, salads and more! From Tabouli and Fattoush, to lentil soups, stews, kafta and shawarma; there will definitely be an option for everyone!

If you enjoy Arabic meals, you’ll love these Ramadan recipes whether you’re fasting or not.

What is Ramadan?

Ramadanis a holy month of fasting between sunrise and sunset, praying and abstaining from things considered to be impure for the mind and body for Muslims.

50+ Ramadan Recipes for Iftar:

IFTAR SOUPS:

Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup

Incredibly delicious Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup, also known as Adas b Hamod. It’s vegan, easy to prepare, loaded with swiss chard, carrots and potatoes; this healthy and hearty Lebanese soup is the perfect Ramadan dish! It is one of those soups that tastes even better the next day or the day after that!

Lebanese Lamb Soup

ThisLebanese Lamb Soupis a nourishing soup recipe that makes one delicious meal!It’s perfectly hearty and filling thanks to the tender chunks of protein-rich lamb and vermicelli noodles, rice and fresh parsley. Plus it’s a versatile recipe so feel free to add veggies if you’d like.

Lebanese Chicken Noodle Soup

LebaneseChicken Noodle Souploaded with Mediterranean flavors and a delicious broth made from scratch! One pot… One soup! The end result is the BEST Lebanese Chicken Vermicelli Soup you’ll ever have! One of my favorite Ramadan recipes!

Red Lentil Soup

This easy Lebanese Red Lentil Soup recipe, also known as yellow lentil soup or Shorbet Adas is a must try if you’re looking for a flavorful soup, that’s vegan and protein rich. It’s healthy, hearty and makes for a perfect Ramadan dinner. Ready is less than 30 minutes!

Lebanese Chicken Soup

Yum, Lebanese Chicken Soup with Vegetables… is everything you need on your Iftar table. This chicken soup recipe has a delicious flavorful broth and is loaded with chicken that just falls off the bone! Packed with healthy and wholesome ingredients!

Makhlouta-15 Bean Soup

This15 Bean Soupis a hearty Lebanese dish known asMakhlouta. This vegan healthy soup is made with beans and a handful of basic ingredients.

Lentil Spinach Soup

ThisLebanese Lentil SpinachSoup is an easy one-pot vegan soup that is full of flavor. It’s light, nutritious and satisfying with lots of fiber. I make this soup with lentils, spinach, potatoes, carrots and fresh lemon whenever I’m in need of some healthy comfort food. What’s not to love?

Lentil Soup with Pasta

Hearty and healthy, this Lebanese Lentil Soup with Pasta is loaded with flavor. It is a nourishing, meatless, easy-to-make and delicious soup!

APPETIZERS RECIPES FOR IFTAR

Hummus with Beef

This Hummus with Beef recipe is a simple, authentic and popular Lebanese dip. Hummus with beef is a perfect appetizer to any Iftar table.

Baba Ganoush

Lebanese Baba Ganoush is a simple authentic Lebanese eggplant dip. Baba Ganoush is vegan, gluten-free, very healthy and pairs well with many Arabic dishes.

Lebanese Kibbeh Balls

Lebanese Kibbeh Ballsis made with a combination of very lean ground beef, fine bulgur wheat, pureed onions, a mix of Middle Eastern spices and basil. Kibbeh is then formed into a ball and stuffed with a mixture of spiced beef and toasted pine nuts; sealed and then fried or baked.

Lebanese Stuffed Swiss Chard Rolls

These vegetarian parsley, tomato, mint, onion, olive oil, rice and fresh lemon juiceLebanese Stuffed Swiss Chard Rollsmake for a delicious and healthy side dish, snack or appetizer.

Baked Pita Chips with Zaatar

So simple and healthy, it’s easy to make your own homemade Pita chips with zaatar that are delicious and crispy! And once you do, there’s no going back to the bag!

Arayes Kafta

Arayes Kafta is a popular Middle Eastern kafta stuffed pita sandwiches- that makes for a quick, delicious and flavorful Ramadan appetizer.

Lebanese Zucchini Fritters

LebaneseZucchini Fritters make a wonderful side for Ramadan! These crispy zucchini fritter patties are formed and pan-fried then served hotalongside a cool dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Lebanese Spinach Pies

TheseLebaneseSpinach Pies, also known as Spinach Fatayer or Fatayer bi Sabanekh in Arabic; are one of my favorite Lebanese side dishes.

Lebanese Meat Pies

Lahm bi Ajeen is a very popular Lebanese meat pies with lots of flavor. It is basically a flatbread topped with a rich, warm spiced ground beef, tomato and onion mixture.

Eggplant Fatteh

This Eggplant Fatteh is a vegetarian Lebanese classic dish. It is made with layers of baked or fried eggplant, cooked chickpeas, a delicious garlic yogurt sauce, then topped with crunchy toasted pita bread and roasted pine nuts.Packed with Middle Eastern flavors, commonly served for suhoor but is also perfect for a Iftar!

STEWS RECIPES FOR IFTAR

Cauliflower Tahini Stew

This rich, thick and savoryCauliflower Tahini Stew, with hearty beef chunks, roasted cauliflower and the most flavorful tahini sauce, is easy to make and absolutely delicious.Serve it over rice for a complete, satisfying Ramadan meal that will warm you up from the inside out.

Makloubeh

Makloubeh is a popular dish in Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. Makloubeh translates to “upside down” in Arabic because it combines layers of stewed beef, roasted eggplants, tomatoes and rice, cooked to perfection and then flipped directly from the pot onto a serving plate and topped with toasted nuts.

Lebanese Spinach Stew

Lebanese Spinach Stew– Tender spinach, ground beef, onion, garlic and lemon give this easy Beef and spinach dish tons of flavor! This simple spinach stew is also known as Sabanekh w Rizin Arabic– which translates to spinach and rice.

Beef Stew with Lima Beans

Beef Stew with Lima Beansis healthy, hearty and satisfying. This Lebanese Lima bean stew is a great one pot meal that is full of flavor. It is made with simple ingredients and requires minimal prep which make it perfect for Ramadan.

Lebanese Zucchini Stew- Mnazaleh

Lebanese Zucchini Stew, also known as Mnazaleh in Arabic is a Middle Eastern- Lebanese inspired dish. Lebanese Zucchini Stew is healthy and full of flavor. Enjoy a warm bowl of this comforting stew on its own or with some toasted bread.

Lebanese Potato Stew

This Lebanese Potato stew, also known as Yakhnet Batata is a rich and hearty mix of tender chicken thighs, potatoes, and a light but flavorful garlic-infused tomato sauce.

Lebanese Kafta Stew

It’s stew time and what better way to start off your Iftar meal then with this heartyLebanese Kafta Stew. Perfect Kafta balls stewed in a rich tomato sauce filled with potatoes and served over Lebanese rice.

Green Bean Stew

Lebanese Green Bean Stewis one of the many traditional Lebanese stews that you are going to LOVE! Perfectly spiced beef chunks with tender green beans, onions and garlic, all braised in a hearty tomato sauce. It’s comfort food heaven!

Peas and Carrots Stew

This LebanesePeas and Carrots Stew, is a hearty stew that’s super easy to prepare. Made with beef, carrots, peas and garlic, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce.

Chicken Ramadan Recipes:

Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

Lebanese Chicken Shawarmais an easy and flavorful meal. A classic Middle Eastern recipe, tender chicken is marinated, seared and cooked to perfection, then served with pita bread, veggie toppings, and a garlic mayo sauce. You can’t beat this healthy Iftar recipe.

Chicken Bulgur Pilaf

ThisChicken Bulgur Pilafshines with Mediterranean flavors. Perfectly golden, tender, and juicy skinless, boneless chicken thighs are pan seared and served over a fluffy bulgur pilaf. This Ramadan dinner is guaranteed to impress even the pickiest eaters!

Lebanese Chicken and Rice

This traditional Lebanese Chicken is one of my favorite Ramadan recipes. Flavorful, seasoned rice mixed with golden pine nuts and topped with tender shredded chicken and toasted almonds!

Moghrabieh

Super easy, and one of the perfect Iftar menu ideas, thisLebanese MoghrabiehChicken Stew with chickpeas has a delicious blend of flavors and textures. It’s a healthy dinner that’s brimming with irresistible Middle Eastern spices!

Chicken Tawook

Chicken Tawook, makes a great Ramadan meal, that is simple and delicious. Tender chicken chunks are marinated in a perfectly spiced and tangy sauce, then cooked to perfection!

Chicken Kafta

You’ll love these tasty and moistChicken KaftaKabobs.They use a few simple ingredients you probably already have at home, and they’ll sure be the hit of your next Ramadan Iftar gathering!

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

You’llLOVEthisAir Fryer Whole Chicken recipe! The skin crisps up so beautifully, you’ll think it just came out of a deep fryer. Meanwhile, the meat stays wonderfully tender and juicy. This juicy roast chicken definitely beats any rotisserie chicken!

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Greek yogurt marinade and no breading needed is perfect year-round. Seasoned on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. All you’ll need is a quick Greek Yogurt marinade and a few pantry staple seasonings! Ready in 20 minutes, this air fryer fried chicken breast recipe is also oil free, low carb and keto friendly.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

CrispyAir Fryer Chicken Tenders! Made with strips of chicken tenders, and spice seasoned panko breadcrumbs. No deep frying, yet still absolutely delicious! Your kids will approve this Ramadan meal 🙂

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Meatballs

These Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Meatballs always come out amazingly tender, deliciously flavorful, and always sure to impress! They are the perfect Ramadan appetizer or dinner.

Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Crispy, golden, deliciousAir Fryer Chicken Cutletsis my favorite way to make breaded chicken without all the oil! Air fryer breaded chicken will become your new favorite way to prepare chicken. It requires minimal prep and less than 20 minutes to cook.

Chicken Freekeh

ThisLebanese Chicken Freekeh is the perfect recipe for a healthy lunch or dinner. Pan seared tender chicken thighs on a bed of fluffy Freekeh topped with golden toasted almonds. This hearty Freekeh recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. One of the best Ramadan Recipes!

Lebanese Baked Chicken and Potato

If you are looking for a simple one pan baked meal, you will love this Lebanesebaked Chicken and Potatoesdish. Chicken legs are baked in a pan of lemon garlic goodness! The smell that fills the house when it’s in the oven is simply wonderful!

BEEF RAMADAN RECIPES FOR IFTAR

Lebanese Beef Shawarma

Lebanese Beef Shawarma- This is my take on the revolving shawarma spit griller. Tender beef strips are marinated in Middle Eastern spices, onions, apple cider vinegar and olive oil, then seared on stove top to perfection and served in pita wrap with veggies andtahini sauce— It’s always a favorite!

Baked Kibbeh

Kibbeh bil Sanieh-baked kibbehis the sort of food that brings a smile to everyone’s face!Made with a layer of cooked spiced ground beef and nuts, spread between two layers of fine uncooked kibbeh mixture, then baked to perfection.Kibbeh bil Sanieh is pure Lebanese comfort food.

Lebanese Beef Pilaf with Chickpeas

This Lebanese Beef Pilaf with Chickpeas dish is made with flavored ground beef, onions, medium grain rice and cooked chickpeas. It’s a quick, easy-to-make one pot meal the whole family will love!

Air Fryer Steak Tips

If you’re a meat lover, you will love theseAir Fryer Steak Tips with Garlic Butter! Say hello to your new favorite beef steak tips recipe. Made with few ingredients, in under 15 minutes! It’s so easy to make and the end results are simple yet so incredibly delicious.

Kafta Kabob

Kafta is an easy and quick dinner that can be baked in the oven, cooked in a skillet on the stove top or threaded on skewers, as in thisKafta Kabobrecipe. This recipe will also include tips for baking kafta in the oven and on the stove top.

Baked Kafta

Kafta bil Sanieh a Lebanese casserole made with Lebanese meat patties, potatoes, onions and tomato slices that are layered and baked in a thick tomato sauce.

Lebanese Steak Shish Kabob

ThisSteak Shish Kabobrecipeis flavorful and easy to customize. The Lebanese beef kabob marinade helps make them tender, juicy and delectable.

STUFFED VEGETABLES RAMADAN RECIPES

Stuffed Artichokes Buttons

Lebanese Beef Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms is exactly as it sounds, artichoke bottoms stuffed with a perfectly spiced beef and pine nuts mixture and braised in a delicious rich tomato sauce. This dish is seriously so good and make a great addition to your Iftar table.

Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini

Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini is a one of my favorite Lebanese comfort foods. In this dish, zucchini is cored and stuffed with a perfect spiced ground beef and rice mixture, then simmered with a rich tomato sauce which gives it tons of flavor.

Stuffed Eggplant Boats

Looking for a low-carb meal that is delicious, warm, and filling? These Stuffed Eggplant Boats are perfect as a main dish served with any variety of sides, or they could stand alone as a perfect family lunch or dinner! Load your fresh eggplants up with a perfectly spiced ground beef mixture, top it with a tangy yogurt sauce and watch your friends and family devour them.

Sheikh el Mahshi- Stuffed Eggplant

Sheikh el Mahshi– SucculentStuffed EggplantLebanese inspired, infused and filled with spiced ground beef and onion mixture, topped with toasted pine nuts. These mini stuffed eggplants are then baked in a rich tomato sauce until meltingly tender.

Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, also known as Mahshi Malfouf is a dish made with blanched cabbage leaves, stuffed with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and rice; Simmered in a rich tangy tomato sauce and topped with garlic cloves.

Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

Golden brown and savoryAir Fryer Stuffed Mushroomsfilled with a mixture of ground beef and topped with cheese, then cooked to perfection. An easy air fryer recipe with delicious flavor!

SALADS RAMADAN RECIPES

Fattoush Salad

Lebanese Fattoush Saladcombines all of my favorite fresh vegetables in one delicious bowl. The toasted pita bread adds some crunchy contrast and the generous dash of sumac spice gives Fattoush its distinctly awesome flavor.

Lebanese Tabbouleh

If you’re looking for a light and refreshing salad to use up summer’s bounty of tomatoes and fresh herbs, this Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad is for you!

Roasted Eggplant Salad with Tahini Dressing

Simple and bright MediterraneanRoasted Eggplant Salad, prepared with perfectly roasted eggplant, fresh veggies, crunchy walnuts and a zippy lemon tahini dressing. It’s low carb, easy-to-prepare and makes a healthy Ramadan Iftar meal option.

Red Lentil Tabouli

This healthy and tastyRed Lentil TabouliSalad is full of Middle Eastern flavor! Filling Red lentils are paired with fresh parsley, mint, onion, tomato, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses and olive oil – This riff onTraditional Tabouliis a perfect nutrient-packed recipe that makes a great midweek main course lunch or side dish!Vegan and Gluten-Free.

Beet and Apple Salad

Beet and Apple Salad is irresistibly refreshing, crunchy and vibrant. Spring mix, green apples and roasted beets, all drizzled with a tangy garlic lemon Vinaigrette.

Steak Salad

Steak Salad with Balsamic VinaigretteDressingis an incredibly flavorful steak salad, loaded with tender & juicy steak, your favorite greens, veggies and croutons, then drizzled with a super easy and quick balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Lebanese Cabbage Salad

A delicious, crunchy Lebanese Cabbage Salad, also known as Malfouf Salad in Arabic. Think of it as the Lebanese Coleslaw– minus the mayo dressing.

Sweet Potato and Beet Salad

This colorful Sweet Potato and Beet Salad makes the perfect starter to any Holiday menu. This gorgeous Holiday Salad is full of flavor and texture, with fresh mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, beets, crispy cooked sweet potatoes, fluffy quinoa, and a tangy lemon turmeric vinaigrette.

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Ready for some summer salad love? This Lebanese Cucumber and Tomato Salad is crunchy, tangy and cool– the best way to ring in the warm weather!

Lebanese Cucumber Yogurt Salad

This refreshing Lebanese Cucumber Yogurt Salad is light, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. The perfect salad for Ramadan Dinner.

VEGETARIAN RAMADAN RECIPES

Loubieh Bi Zeit

Loubieh Bi zeit– is ahearty, savoryLebanese vegan green Bean stewmade with Italian green beans, onion, garlic, & tomatoes, all braised in a flavorful tomato sauce. Loubieh is the simplest, most delicious green bean stew and the best way to eat green beans. Enjoy it with a slice of pita bread to soak up all the juices!

Sautéed Kale and Chickpeas

This easy Sautéedkale and Chickpeas recipe takes less than 15 minutes to make with only 5 healthy ingredients, and tastes great on its own or as a side dish!

Lebanese Mujadara

Lebanese Mujadarais a lentil and rice, satisfying and simple dinner recipe! This one-pot healthy meal is vegan, low fat and full of flavor. With only a handful of ingredients, this simple Lebanese dish is ready in about 40 minutes and requires very little work.

Red Lentil Mujadara

This easyLebanese Red Lentil Mujadararecipe is my go-to meal when I want something that’s healthy, quick and delicious. It’s completely vegan, loaded with red lentils, onions and some rice. Oh and comes together in under 30 minutes!

And since no Iftar is complete without a delicious dessert, check out my 20+ Ramadan Desserts Ideas post!

Happy Ramadan and Eid Mubarak!

DID YOU MAKE ANY OF THESE RAMADAN RECIPES FOR IFTAR 2024?

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