Quick Iftar Recipes Spend Less Time Cooking, More Time Praying

Quick Iftar Recipes for During Ramadan. During Ramadan, time is precious. Here are some quick and easy Iftar recipes that will let you spend less time cooking and more time praying:

1. Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts (sliced thin)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pita bread or wraps
• Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomato, cucumber)
• Garlic yogurt sauce or tahini

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes (or skip this step if in a rush).
2. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Warm the pita or wraps.
4. Layer with fresh vegetables, chicken, and drizzle garlic yogurt sauce or tahini.
5. Roll up and serve!

2. Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 tomatoes (diced)
• 1 cucumber (sliced)
• Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/2 red onion (sliced thin)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Toss all the vegetables together in a bowl.
2. Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve!

3. Dates and Nuts Energy Balls

It’s Simplest and quickest, The traditional way to break your fast.  Dates provide instant energy, and milk/yogurt hydrates and replenishes.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dates (pitted)
• 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc.)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, blend the dates and nuts until finely chopped and combined.
2. Add honey, cocoa powder, and chia seeds (if using), then pulse until the mixture sticks together.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
4. Serve as a sweet, energizing treat for Iftar!

4. Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 zucchini (sliced)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add all vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
3. Stir in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger powder.
4. Serve with rice or quinoa for a quick, healthy meal.

5. Egg and Spinach Wrap

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup spinach (fresh)
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 whole-wheat wrap or tortilla

Instructions:

1. Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Heat a small non-stick pan.
2. Add spinach to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
3. Pour the eggs over the spinach and cook until the eggs are fully set.
4. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired, then roll into a wrap.

6. Quick Hummus and Pita

Ingredients:

• 1 cup store-bought or homemade hummus
• Pita bread (cut into wedges)
• Olive oil and paprika (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Arrange pita wedges on a plate.
2. Serve with a bowl of hummus.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle paprika for extra flavor.

7. Fruit Salad:

• Ingredients: Chopped watermelon, melon, bananas, apples, grapes, etc.
• Preparation: Combine all fruits in a bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon or lime to prevent browning.
• Why it’s quick: No cooking required, just chopping!

8. Oats with Fruit and Nuts:

• Ingredients: Quick-cooking oats, milk/water, chopped fruits, nuts, honey.
• Preparation: Cook oats according to package directions. Top with fruits, nuts, and honey.
• Healthy and filling: Provides sustained energy.

9. Smoothies:

• Ingredients: Frozen fruits, yogurt, milk, honey.
• Preparation: Blend all ingredients until smooth.
• Hydrating and nutritious: A great way to replenish fluids and vitamins.

10. Quick Chicken/Tuna Salad Sandwiches:

• Ingredients: Canned tuna/cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery (optional), bread.
• Preparation: Mix tuna/chicken with mayonnaise and celery. Spread on bread.

Easy and filling: A good source of protein.