Healthy Ramadan Recipes for 2024

Kufta with Potato Recipe

This traditional Middle Eastern dish is a flavorful meal that combines spiced minced meat with potatoes and vegetables, all baked to perfection.

● 1/2 kg finely minced meat mixed with 1 onion and a small bunch of parsley, seasoned with 1 tsp salt, a dash of black pepper, and mixed spices

● 5 tomatoes

● 2 green bell peppers

● 5 potatoes

● 2 tbsp tomato paste

● 2 cups water

● 2 tbsp vegetable oil

● 1 tsp salt

● A dash of black pepper

● A dash of curry powder

1. Start by preheating your LG convection oven.

2. Shape the kufta mixture into fingers and arrange them on a glass baking tray.

3. Grill Kufta fingers in your LG convection microwave oven until brown, then set aside in a bowl.

4. Peel the potatoes and cut them into large cubes.

5. Wash the bell peppers and cut them into large pieces.

6. Wash the tomatoes and slice them into rounds.

7. In the same glass oven tray, add the pre-broiled kufta and layer the chopped vegetables over it.

8. Mix the tomato paste with 2 cups of water and pour it over the vegetables and kufta.

9. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of vegetable oil and season with 1 tsp salt, a dash of black pepper, and curry powder.

10. Bake in the LG convection microwave oven until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened; the convection setting ensures that your dish is cooked evenly without any worries about undercooked or overheated parts.

11. Serve hot, enjoying the blend of flavors from the spiced kufta, tender vegetables, and rich tomato sauce.

2. Grilled Meat Recipe

One of the best healthy Ramadan recipes! Delight your senses with this sumptuous grilled meat recipe, perfect for an Iftar feast with family and friends.

● 2 kg of medium-sized bone-in meat pieces
For the Marinade:
¼ cup olive oil

● Juice of 1 lemon

● 2 tbsp tamarind sauce dissolved in ½ cup water (or tomato paste as a substitute)

● 3 peeled and chopped tomatoes

● 4 garlic cloves

● 1 onion

● 3 hot or sweet red chili peppers (optional, adjust to taste)

● Mixed meat spices

● 2 cups of additional water and a dash of salt

● Rosemary

1. Blend the marinade ingredients using an electric blender to achieve a smooth mixture.

2. Pour the marinade over the meat pieces, ensuring they are fully coated, then marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight, covered with food wrap to enhance the flavors.

3. Arrange the marinated meat on a glass oven tray, and add 2 cups of water (250ml) and a dash of salt.

4. Place rosemary on top to infuse the meat with its aromatic flavor.

5. Cook in your LG convection microwave oven, set to medium to low heat, for 2.5 to 3 hours. As one of the best microwave ovens in 2024, this convection oven offers the LG Infrared Heating™ technology that ensures your dish is cooked perfectly, with a crispy exterior and a juicy interior, making it healthier and bringing out the best in your cooking.

6. Once done, the meat should be tender and beautifully browned. Serve with traditional accompaniments like stuffed lamb rice, Kabsa, or spiced basmati rice with vegetable sides.

7. Sprinkle with roasted almonds for an added crunch.

3. Healthy Brownies Recipe

This recipe uses natural sweeteners and healthy fats, making it a guilt-free delight. Bake these brownies in an LG convection microwave oven equipped with LG Smart Inverter technology to enjoy tasty food with even heating and fast cooking.

● 2 eggs

● 2 medium-sized bananas

● 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

● 1/4 cup peanut butter

● 1/4 cup honey

● 1 teaspoon liquid vanilla

● 1 cup ground oats

● 1/3 cup cocoa powder

● 1 teaspoon baking soda

1. In a large bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly.

2. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and liquid vanilla to the mashed bananas and mix well to combine all the ingredients smoothly.

3. Add the ground oats, cocoa powder, and baking soda to the wet mixture, stirring well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

4. Let the batter rest for about five minutes, allowing the oats to soak up the wet ingredients and make the mixture more cohesive.

5. Line your glass baking tray with parchment paper to prevent the brownies from sticking. Pour the batter into the prepared tray, spreading it evenly.

6. Preheat your LG convection microwave oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the brownie batter for 20-25 minutes.

7. The LG Smart Inverter technology ensures even heating and fast cooking, so every brownie is cooked perfectly throughout, locking in the rich flavors and moist texture.

8. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool before slicing into squares.

4. What Foods Are Healthy for Ramadan?

You should consider fresh fruits and vegetables after your Iftar meal; they add freshness and flavor and supply essential vitamins and minerals for maintaining your health during Ramadan. Incorporating various colors and types will ensure you get a broad spectrum of nutrients.

5. What Is the Healthiest Food for Iftar?

Breaking your fast should start with something light and nutritious to prepare your digestive system for the main meal. Whole grains, such as whole grain cereal, bread, brown rice, and oatmeal, are excellent choices to include in your Iftar.

These foods are rich in fiber, which aids in digestion and provides a slow release of energy throughout the evening.

Protein is crucial for repairing and building tissues, especially when fasting. Including sources like milk, yogurt, eggs, and nuts in your Iftar meal will help keep you satiated and replenish your body's protein stores.

Healthy fats are another essential component of a balanced Iftar meal. Sources like nuts and olives provide energy and help absorb vitamins.

- Are you ready to go healthy this Ramadan? Check out more microwave oven recipes on LG STORY and give your family great Iftars this Ramadan!