Getting ready for iftars during Ramadan can be stressful, especially if you’re tired from fasting all day or had a particularly difficult day. While I love to have plenty of items prepared ahead of time and in my freezer, I am also always on the lookout for simple Ramadan food ideas for those nights that are busy.
Moroccan Ramadan Food Ideas
If you’re seeking particularly Moroccan food ideas I’ve got oodles! These are some of our favorites for when time and energy is short.
Quick Moroccan Ramadan Food Ideas
Most of these recipes will take no more than 30 minutes of hands-on cook time start to finish.
Everyone I know loves this tajine. The best part is you can make the meatballs in advance and freeze them, so when it is time to cook the meal it's a matter of mixing a few items together and cooking.
No iftar in Morocco is complete without an avocado smoothie.
This will take more than 30 minutes to cook but should only take you 10 minutes or so to get into your slow cooker.
In need of a fresh but special dish for your table - this is it!
Typically made by the Moroccan Jewish community this fish dish is a great option for Ramadan too as it's quick and simple to make.
Both the omelette and the salad are super quick to make and look lovely together. Pair with some soup or a sandwich and you're set.
Another quick fish dish, these fish meatballs are full of Omega-3's and when paired with all the fixings it's a delicious sandwich.
Add something sweet to the table with these stuffed dates. They look like you've really gone out of your way but are incredibly quick and easy.
If you want to diversify your Ramadan menu a little more, here are some additional quick and easy recipes that won’t have you stressed in the kitchen.
Fast and Easy Ramadan Recipe Ideas
Made with red lentils and a few other items this soup takes almost no time to make.
Another soup recipe with a creamy butternut squash base that you can customize the toppings.
This feels like a real treat. Is it sweet? Is it savory? It's delicious and that's the important thing.
When you have little kids that still need to eat but you're low on energy items like this make a big difference. Use a premium chicken or turkey sausage and they'll be even more adult friendly too.
Another one for the kids - or adults - and everyone can help prepare these.
I LOVE snack boards especially when I am stressed and don't have a solid idea of what to serve. A little bit of everything! The bigger the better! it's also great for when you have a little bit of a lot of things left and don't want them to go to waste.
Pizza roll-ups are always a hit in our house. These are made with BBQ chicken for something a little different.
Basically if it's stuffed in bread it's got to be good. I love that I can make things like this in advance and just warm them up.
When in doubt make kefta and grill it up. Something like this even works on a smaller indoor grill so you don't have to put in a ton of extra effort.
Manakeesh are my favorite Middle Eastern foods because of how delicious and versatile they are. This recipe is for za'atar but you could add cheese or other toppings as well.
Wrap it up and call it good - are you seeing a theme here? Sandwiches are made a little more special when wrapped and these French dips are tasty.
All you need are the meatballs - and you could even buy them precooked - buns, sauce and cheese and you're set. Feed a crowd in a hurry by making a full sheet pan at once.
Not everything has to have meat and these tostadas are proof. You won't even miss the meat.