In a hurry but don’t want to end up with a funny tummy? Adjusting to a low FODMAP – a well-researched way of eating which can be successful in reducing symptoms of IBS – isn’t easy at first. However, once you’ve mastered the art of food no go’s (see you later gluten!) you’ll be rustling up low-FODMAP banquets before you can say ‘I feel fantastic!’
However, after a long day at work, we know the last thing any of us want to do is slave away in the kitchen; we need quick, easy, tasty and, most importantly, food intolerant friendly feasts.
Below are some of the YorkTest team’s favourite recipes you can cook at home in under 25 minutes – perfect as a quick dinner during the working week, or as a lazy weekend lunch.
Delicious Tomato and Pesto Flatbread
Time taken: 20 Minutes
Ingredients (Serves 2):
- 1 Gluten Free Flatbread
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 3 tbsp. pesto
- 1 large tomato
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 100g Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- Handful of fresh basil, torn
- Rocket leaves
- Black pepper, to taste
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 200°C
2. Place flatbread in oven until warmed through – about 5 minutes.
3. Whilst flatbread is warming, dice the tomato.
4. Remove flatbread from oven, and spread with pesto and crushed garlic.
5. Evenly sprinkle dried oregano over the pesto and garlic mix.
6. Add diced tomato.
7. Place in oven for 10 minutes, until tomato is soft.
8. Sprinkle over parmesan, chilli flakes, torn basil, rocket leaves and olives (if using).
9. Drizzle with balsamic, cut into pieces, and serve.
Easy Prawn Pad Thai
Time taken: 20 Minutes
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 250g flat rice noodles
- 2 tbsp. sesame oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 5 tbsp. pad Thai paste
- 250g fresh prawns
- 4 spring onions, finely sliced (green tops only)
- 100g beansprouts
- 2 tbsp. peanuts
- Fresh lime, to serve
- Coriander, finely chopped
Method:
1. Place noodles in a large bowl, and cover with freshly boiled water. Leave to stand for 10 minutes. Drain.
2. Place a wok or large frying pan on a high heat and add 1tbsp sesame oil.
3. Add noodles, and a small amount of water. Stir fry until they start to dry out a little.
4. Add sauce to noodles, and stir fry for a few minutes until the noodles are cooked through (they should be firm, and slightly chewy).
5. Push noodles to one side of the wok, and add in in rest of oil and prawns. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes.
6. Push prawns to one side, then add egg. Scramble.
7. Mix all ingredients in the wok together, and add beansprouts, peanuts, and tops of spring onions.
8. Stir fry all ingredients for around 2 minutes.
9. Transfer into bowls, and top with coriander. Serve with a wedge of lime for people to squeeze as they wish.
Creamy Coconut Chicken Linguine
Time taken: 20 Minutes
Ingredients (Serves 3):
- 30g sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 100g spring onion, shredded (greens tops only)
- 350g cooked chicken, shredded
- 3-4 tbsp. pesto
- 400ml coconut milk
- Dash of white wine (optional)
- 300g gluten free linguini
- Handful fresh basil, torn
Method:
1. Add olive oil to a shallow frying pan, and place on a medium heat.
2. Add the shredded green tops of spring onion and chicken to the garlic infused oil. Cook for a few minutes until the greens have wilted and the chicken is lightly browned.
3. Add white wine, if using, and let simmer for a few minutes to reduce.
4. Add in coconut milk and pesto, and turn heat down to a simmer.
5. Whilst the sauce is simmering, cook the linguini according to packet instructions.
6. Drain pasta, and add to sauce.
7. Serve, topped with almonds and torn basil.
When you’re tired out from a long day, and you’re struggling to think of quick, tasty, and food intolerant friendly meals to make, just take some inspiration from the ideas above. We guarantee you’ll have a stress free meal on the table in no time.
