Best Iftar Recipes
Here is a collection of simple, easy and nutritious Iftar recipes that are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. It's important to have simple and healthy meals for Iftar after a long day of fasting. Here is a recipe for a simple Persian appetizer platter with cheese and watermelon. Check out all the other recipes above.
Servings: 4
Calories: 322kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pieces lavash bread
- 8 oz feta cheese
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 Persian cucumbers sliced
- 2 cups watermelon cubed
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 cup cilantro
- 6 green onions
- ½ cup fresh dill
- 4 radishes sliced
- 2 roma tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup grapes
Instructions
- Cut the bread into pieces and arrange it on a platter.
- Place the feta, walnuts, cucumbers and watermelon om the platter as well.
- Arrange the herbs, tomatoes and grapes on the platter.
- Serve immediately or within one hour.
Notes
- You can use lavash, barbari, Turkish pide bread or any other bread you like.
- It's always best to buy feta that's in brine because it's softer and more delicious.
- You can use green or red grapes for this platter.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3154IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 3mg