10-minute Mushroom & Spinach Polenta With Thyme
This is extremely tasty for a vegetarian polenta dish, and super quick for lunch, as it only takes 10 minutes!
The key is to put as much flavour into the polenta as possible by using this creamy version with mixed mushrooms, it couldn’t taste better. If you want it with meat and you have any cooked chicken available, just toss it in to warm through.
Serves: 2
Prep and cook time: 10 minutes
Dietary: Nut free, 100% vegan
Ingredients:
4oz mixed mushrooms (chestnut, field, shitake etc.)
½tsp dried thyme (you can use oregano, rosemary, sage or any of your favorites
1tbsp olive oil
Pinch of kosher salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
2 handfuls baby spinach
250g readymade polenta (usually in a tube or block).
50g tinned light coconut milk
50g vegetable broth (FODMAP broth can be purchased in large supermarkets or health food shops
A few strands of fresh parsley, finely chopped.
Method:
- In a medium sized saucepan over a low/medium heat, mix together the olive oil, mushrooms, herbs, salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add polenta in chunks, breaking or mashing it down. Cook for around 5 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Add the coconut milk slowly to achieve the right consistency. By all means use more if required. Add the baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
Serve immediately, with a little chopped fresh parsley on top.
Nutrition:Calories 183, Carbs 32g, Fat 4g, Protein 6g, Fiber 3g
A quick tip here is that following a low FODMAP diet can help food intolerances. They’re great at giving you the upper hand when fighting off food intolerances.
Crunchy Asian Rainbow Salad
You can eat this healthy salad as an accompaniment to chicken or seafood, or on its own. Keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days, so you could make a big batch of it. If you want the salad for work, just use an airtight plastic container.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: N/A
Serves: 2
Dietary: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Ingredients:
Chicken Salad:
120g shredded, cooked chicken
1 cup finely shredded green cabbage
½ cup finely shredded red cabbage
1 medium carrot, trimmed and grated
1 red bell pepper, cored and finely sliced
½ small cucumber, ends trimmed, cut into large julienne or small cubes
5g chopped fresh cilantro
20g chopped plain peanuts, not roasted or salted
10g chopped spring onions, green parts only
2tbsp Asian dressing (see below)
Method:
- So simple. Just prepare all the fresh salad! If you are using our suggested dressing, you can either keep it in a separate container and pour over when ready to eat or pour it over and thoroughly mix through the salad.
- If you are allergic to nuts, please leave them out.
Nutrition:(per serving): Calories 314, Carbs 15g, Fat 19g, Protein 24g
How about adding an Asian dressing?
Far Eastern Ginger Dressing
This is a great dressing to serve with your salad, whether it includes chicken or seafood, it’s a winner! 2tbsp is just enough to stay within low FODMAP, but it will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days. Ginger is a wonderful anti-inflammatory aid but be careful, it deepens in flavour (stronger) the longer you leave it in the fridge!
Serves: 1 cup (280ml)
Prep time: Less than 10 mins
Serves: 2
Dietary: Dairy-Free, Gluten-free
Ingredients:
1/3 cup of olive oil
1/3 cup of rice wine vinegar
2 carrots (large) peeled and sliced into thin matchsticks
1tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and very finely chopped
2tbsp lime juice (you can add a bit at a time to check flavour)
1tbsp maple syrup
1tsp raw honey
A little salt for seasoning
Method:
- Using a blender, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, carrots, ginger, lime juice, maple syrup and honey. Lastly, add the salt. Blend until thoroughly combined.
Nutrition: Calories 39, Carbs 2g, Fat 3g, Protein 0g, Fibre 0g
If you liked these FODMAP recipes then you’ll love the low FODMAP breakfast recipes and low FODMAP dinner recipes!
