How To Meal Plan For Fuss-Free Ramadan
Plan your meals in advance; preferable make a meal plan before Ramadan begins. Planning your meals in advance can help you save time in Ramadan to use towards your ibadah. You can create a weekly meal plan that includes a grocery list as well.
Slow cookers can be a great tool for meal prepping during Ramadan. You can prepare a large batch of food, and it will be ready by the time you break your fast.
Use versatile ingredients such as chickpeas, lentils, and vegetables to create a variety of dishes.
Keep it simple because meals don't have to be complicated to be healthy and satisfying. Focus on simple, whole-food meals that are easy to prepare.
Make use of leftovers and don’t let it go to waste. Use them to create new meals or repurpose them for snacks. Ramadan is not a month of extravagance like some cultures practice.
Pre-cutting vegetables can save you time during meal prep. Consider cutting up vegetables like carrots, celery, and bell peppers in advance or purchase them in frozen bags.
Use healthier cooking methods such as grilling, roasting, or baking instead of frying to reduce the amount of oil in your meals which help you feel better during your fasts and save time on cooking.
Consider cooking in bulk to save time and effort. Prepare a large quantity of dishes that can be stored and reheated throughout the week.
Freeze meals in advance to have a stash of healthy meals that you can easily reheat during Ramadan. Make sure to label and date each meal so that you can keep track of what you have.
A pressure cooker can save you a ton of time when cooking meats fast and it also helps retain the nutrients in your food.
Make healthier versions of your favorite foods quickly by simply cooking some protein like fish, meat, eggs, or beans, and add to your plate a ready-made bagged salad, a microwaveable bag of vegetables, and/or a microwaveable bag of whole grains.
Do not try new recipes in Ramadan! It is not the month to experiment with new cuisines as it will be more time-consuming and stressful for you. Keep your cooking simple and stick to your family’s favorites.
In addition to drinking adequate water, consider making hydrating drinks such as fresh juices, herbal teas, or infused water to stay hydrated during Ramadan.
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