This Low FODMAP Peanut Sauce is great to have on hand! It is so versatile and can be used in both hot or cold dishes.
Polenta with Eggplant and Tomatoes
A delicious Ottolenghi recipe! I don't think I've made a recipe out of either of his cookbooks (Plenty and Jerusalem) that I haven't loved. This one is a bowl of warm happy goodness. To make it low FODMAP, remove the tomato paste. I keep it simple by making polenta from coarsely ground corn meal rather than from fresh corn.
A quick primer (or refresher) on Polenta from The Kitchn:
"Polenta is really a dish, not an ingredient, from northern Italy. It refers to a porridge or mush now made from coarsely ground cornmeal since corn was cultivated in Europe in the 16th century, but was also in the past made with farro, chestnuts, millet, spelt or chickpeas. Polenta is usually made from yellow corn.
Packages labeled polenta mean that the grind of the corn is appropriate to make the polenta dish, but you can substitute regular medium or coarsely-ground cornmeal instead. Don't use finely ground cornmeal or corn flour which have too fine of a consistency and will give the finished dish a pasty texture."
Low FODMAP Lentil Stew
The weather says it is time for soups and stews! This is one of my favorites - simple, hearty, and high adaptable (from Smitten Kitchen). Canned lentils are allowed on the Low FODMAP diet, just be sure to keep the portion size to 1/2 cup per serving.
Farmer's Market Summer Squash
Low FODMAP Sweet Potato Stew
Low FODMAP Coconut Milk Curry
Low FODMAP Lentils
One of the many updates to the Low FODMAP diet includes the addition of a few varieties of lentils. This is a huge plus, considering their nutritional value, and also very useful for vegetarians following the low FODMAP plan. Lentils have ~9 grams of protein per cup, plus they are a good source of iron, fiber, and other nutrients.
Red Lentils, boiled and drained 1/2 cup
Urad Dal, boiled and drained, 1/2 cup
Chana Dal, boiled and drained, 1/2 cup
Urad dal and Chana dal* can be found at many international grocery stores and are a great alternative to red lentils because they stay nice and firm.
(*not to be mixed up with a dish called Chana Masala - made with chickpeas, onions, and often garlic - so not recommended on a low FODMAP diet)
Low FODMAP Potatoes and Green Beans (Aloo Beans)
Indian food can be difficult if you are following the Low FODMAP Diet since many recipes contain onions, garlic, or some type of legume. Here is a delicious and easy recipe that has all of the flavor, but none of the FODMAPs. It is great as a side dish, but you can also eat it with plain, lactose-free yogurt and rice to make it a full meal.
Low FODMAP Lettuce Wraps
Slow-Cooked Salmon, Chickpeas, and Greens
Warm Tuna, Lentil, and Kale Salad
Eat Wild!
Easy Weekday Cooking
I was inspired by an article in Bon Appetit which described cooking with a "mis en place" style. It involves prepping on Sunday with sauces/condiments/vegetables that can get you through the week. There is nothing novel here in the approach of readying large batches of food, but the idea of a weekly sauce is new. I started with the Miso-Tumeric Dressing and Nori Mayonaise. With rice, a protein, and sautéed vegetables, it was a delicious and easy meal that we enjoyed for dinner and then again for 2 lunches. The Nori mayo, however, will not be made again in our house...way too strong and it looked very unappetizing by day 2.
Next up for this coming week: Momofuku's Ginger Scallion Sauce
Low FODMAP Gazpacho
Shaved Fennel Salad
In honor of the warmer weather, here is a delicious salad that is naturally low in FODMAPs. The best part about it is that it keeps until the next day, particularly if you only add the arugula in as needed. Omit the honey and be sure to keep the pine nuts to less than 2 tablespoons per serving.