Light Recipes for a Waistline Friendly Iftar

It goes without saying that a delightful Ramadan Iftar starts with soup. If you prefer to stay away from the familiar soups everyone knows by heart, here’s a little something you can surprise your family and guests with: light, healthy and won’t leave them feeling full.

This is a succulent combination of vegetables, quinoa, cheese and MAGGI Chicken Stock Try this recipe for a great addition to the healthy dishes you serve at your Iftar table.

Looking for a healthy dish to serve for Iftar? Here’s a recipe for grilled fish fillet that won’t be a setback to your diet. Try it and impress your guests with its exquisite taste. You can also use whole grain rice instead of white rice to boost this dish’s fiber content and reduce those simple carbs.

Get creative and ditch your traditional chicken recipe for this healthy alternative. We’ve taken chicken to a whole new level with prunes, adding a touch of sweetness to the dish. It doesn’t hurt that prunes are great for digestion. Trust us your guests will love this one.

A delicious and budget-friendly dish adapted from Syrian cuisine. It is a yoghurt-based dish that you can cook with beef, lamb or chicken. Serve it with salad or Arabic-style whole grain rice.

Yet another light meal you can have right after soup. It’s easy to prepare and low on calories. Get creative with the fresh vegetables, or swap the tortilla wrap with lettuce leaves to get rid of the extra carbs. You can also add more fiber with slices of grilled vegetables, such as sweet potato.

This is a unique recipe inspired by Thai cuisine. It is a perfect balance of sweet and sour which makes it a light and fitness-friendly dish. Pineapple will help with digestion for it is rich in fiber and vitamin C. You can use whole grain rice to add yet more fiber and reduce the amount of simple carbs in this dish.