Ramadan Edibles
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Note: The calorie counts are an estimated average.
Dates and Milk
Dates and milk are a traditional way to break one’s fast and The date fruit is hailed for its myriad nutritional benefits: fiber, potassium, and even copper.
Calories/Date: 20
Calories/ 100ml low fat milk: 70
Erq Soos
Erq soos is a drink mostly popular in countries like Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. It’s made of liquorice extract and it’s made into a thick sweet drink.
Calories/cup: 160
Qatayef
Qatayef is a dessert traditionally stuffed with cream, nuts, custard, or a combination of fillings. But, go creative with what you put inside of them, and what goes on top like syrup, sprinkled nuts- anything goes!
Calories/one qatayef: 150
Harira
Harira is a type of light, tomato-based Moroccan soup, typically eaten before the main course when breaking your fast.
Calories/harira serving: 240
Sambousa
Sambousa is a fried appetizer that you can also get creative with. You can use different fillings like cheese, veggies, meat, chicken, and even make your own combinations!
Calories/sambousa: 90
Qamar AlDeen
Qamar AlDeen is an apricot-based sweet drink enjoyed in several Arab countries as a Ramadan delicacy.
Calories/cup: 180
