As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, it’s time to brush up on your cooking skills. Impress your family and friends with various plant-based, mouth-watering Iftar dishes.
I am sharing my favorite Vegan Ramadan Recipes for Iftar in this blog post. You will find appetizers, soups, meal ideas, and sweets.
Iftar Appetizers:
Vegan Samosa
You will find one shared appetizer on all Iftar tables. It is this popular Middle Eastern Ramadan appetizer. Especially cheese samosa!
This vegan samosa recipe is delicious and must be prepared in advance. Check the recipe and learn how to make it this Ramadan.
Kubbat Halab
Another popular Iftar menu appetizer is the Iraqi Kubbat Halab. This recipe is plant-based and gluten-free, a delicious crunchy from the outside with meaty stuffings.
Vegan Kibbeh:
Kibbeh is a must-have Ramadan appetizer on every Arabic Iftar menu. This plant-based kibbeh recipe is made with Bulghur wheat and vegan meat stuffings.
Ramadan Soup
The starter for any Iftar meal is always a good, hearty, and warm soup dish. These are the most popular Middle Eastern soup recipes to try this Ramadan:
Lentil Soup
This lentil soup recipe is easy to make, creamy, flavorful, satisfying, and nutritious with nutrient-rich lentils.
Freekeh Soup
This simple Lebanese-inspired Vegan freekeh soup recipe is easy to make. It requires only a few ingredients. It will make the best soup ever to enjoy this Ramadan!
Tomato Soup
This creamy, plant-based, roasted tomato soup recipe is an excellent addition to any Iftar menu. Check the recipe for making it this Ramadan.
Ramadan Meals:
Chickpea Rice
This delicious, plant-based, protein-packed rice dish is a must-try recipe for Iftar.
Biryani
Inspired by Iraqi Biryani, this vegan Biryani recipe is packed with healthy veggies and plant-based protein.
Fava Bean Rice
Fava bean rice, or “Timman Baghilla,” is the Iraqi name. It’s a fragrant Basmati rice cooked with green fava beans and fresh dill.
Ramadan Sweets
Rice Pudding:
This recipe is for Vegan Rice pudding, a healthier version made with coconut sugar, hence the caramel-like color.
Sweet Vermicelli:
Probably the easiest Arabic dessert dish is this Sweet Vermicelli. It’s a plant-based, quick, and delicious sweet recipe, perfect to enjoy this Ramadan.
Basbousa
It is the most popular dessert dish in the Middle East, especially in Arab countries. It’s moist, soaked in sweet syrup, and filled with coconut, semolina, and orange blossom-flavored syrup.
In conclusion, Ramadan is a time of reflection, gratitude, and community. It is also a time for family and friends to gather around delicious food and cherished traditions.
With the help of these plant-based Iftar recipes, you can create a memorable and satisfying meal for your loved ones.
Happy cooking and Ramadan, Mubarak!
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