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Bowl of lentil soup with spices served alongside chopped cucumber, tomato, and red onion on a plate.

Ramadan Iftar Recipes

Simple and nutritious recipes for breaking your fast during Ramadan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup lentils rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
For the Salad
  • 2 cucumbers, diced
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  2. Add lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, and turmeric. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  3. While the soup cooks, prepare the salad by combining cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion in a bowl.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve the soup warm with the salad on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 20mg

Notes

You can add fresh herbs like parsley or mint to the salad for extra flavor.

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