A roundup of the best vegan Ramadan recipes to keep you nourished and satiated during the holy month. Find wholesome Suhour ideas, freezer-friendly recipes to prep ahead, simple loaded Iftar, and luscious sweets & treats.

VEGAN RAMADAN GUIDE

2026 update: If you’re interested in following a meal planner schedule for the Holy Month, with a prep-ahead plan to have food items and desserts in your freezer ready to finish off cooking on the day of, you can check out my new Vegan Ramadan Guide that contains 45 plant-based recipes.

Below you’ll find over 60 vegan Ramadan recipes to browse from.

Feel free to read through the article to learn about Ramadan and how to stay nourished, or Jump To a specific section to look for a recipe by category/group. Check out more vegan Ramadan recipes here.

STAYING NOURISHED DURING RAMADAN

• Stay hydrated: While eating and drinking are both not permitted during the fasting period (sunrise to sunset), make sure to drink lots of water for Iftar and Suhour to stay hydrated throughout the day.
  
  
• A wholesome Suhour: An essential meal to load up on before the beginning of every day’s fast. It’s important to have an energizing Suhour to help keep you full and energetic throughout the day.
  
  
• Don’t fill up on Iftar: Filling up too quickly on the first meal during Iftar is always tempting. But it can leave you feeling bloated and unable to eat/snack throughout the night. Go slow and enjoy every bite.
  
  
• Minimize caffeine: Reducing coffee (a big deal for me, personally) is a big part in keeping myself nourished and

RECIPES TO PREP AHEAD

Freezer friendly recipes to have ready on hand for busy Ramadan nights. From meatless meatballs (which can be used in Tomato Vermicelli Soup, stews, or subs), to healthy mid-night snacks like these Energy Bites, finger foods, and more. Check out this list of Prep Ahead Ramadan Recipes:

Potato Carrots & Peas Sambousek

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Air Fried Phyllo Sambousek

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Meatless Tofu Meatballs

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

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Pumpkin Energy Balls

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VEGAN SUHOUR IDEAS

Find a collection of easy vegan Suhour recipes to enjoy during the month. From easy sheet-pan pancakes, to a spread of shareable appetizers, sandwiches, and more.

Ejjeh (Zucchini Fritters)

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Vegan Mshaatt (Cauliflower Fritters)

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Air Fryer Friendly Falafel

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Creamy Homemade Hummus

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Sheet Pan Pancakes

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RAMADAN STARTERS & APPETIZERS

Soups and stews, side dishes, and shareable appetizers. Pair up your Iftar with the best sides to share on the table.

Tomato Vermicelli Soup

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Za’atar Cheese Croissants

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Tabbouleh

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Yalanji

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Zesty Saffron Potatoes

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Fattet Batinjan (Layered Eggplant Dish)

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Roasted Acorn Squash with Za’atar & Sumac

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VEGAN IFTAR FOR TWO

Iftar doesn’t have to be a big feast. But a wholesome one. Here you’ll find recipe ideas to make for two.

Falafel & Couscous Bowl

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Oil-Free Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Saffron Lentil Stew

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Couscous Power Bowl

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Vegan Kofta Tahiniya

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MAIN DISHES FOR RAMADAN

Fancy main dishes to enjoy for Iftar with family and friends. Find traditional popular Arabic foods that are beloved especially during Ramadan.

Vegan Makloubeh (Palestinian Flipped Rice)

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Vegan Shish Barak (Meat Dumplings)

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Vegan Musakhan Rolls (Tangy Chick’n Rolls)

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Vegan Malfouf (Arabic Cabbage Rolls)

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FAVOURITE RAMADAN DESSERTS

Famous Ramadan desserts to enjoy after Iftar. Prep ahead Atayef and Znoud el Sit in the freezer to have ready on hand for later!

Vegan Atayef (Middle Eastern Pancakes)

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Vegan Ruz b Halib (Syrian Rice Pudding)

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Vegan Znoud el Sit (Phyllo Cream Rolls)

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Vegan Layali Lubnan (Semolina Pudding)

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MORE RECIPE VIDEOS

Find more recipes to make for Ramadan with these short step-by-step videos: