The Ultimate Gut-Friendly Low FODMAP Christmas Menu for a Stress-Free Feast!

Christmas can be a stressful and isolating time for anyone managing IBS and food intolerances, but it doesn’t have to mean missing out on festive feasting. To make your holiday season brighter and your gut happier, we’ve created a low FODMAP Christmas menu just for you! With these delicious and gut-friendly options, you can savour the joy of Christmas without the stress!

Entree:

• Caprese Skewers: Cherry tomatoes (5 medium for a low FODMAP serve), fresh mozzarella balls, fresh basil leaves, balsamic vinegar.
• Cheese Board: Low lactose cheeses such as gruyere, brie and goats cheese, sliced cured meats (prosciutto, salami), olives, fresh fruit (grapes, strawberries, raspberries or kiwifruit), gluten-free crackers.
• Prawn Cocktails – recipe here

Main:

• Herb-Crusted Roast Lamb: seasoned with fresh rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper, and drizzled with garlic-infused olive oil.
• Baked Maple Cajun Salmon with Herby Dressing – recipe here
• Cajun Roast Chicken with Low FODMAP Stuffing – recipe here

Sides:

• Potato Salad: Baby potatoes boiled and mixed with a creamy dressing made from lactose-free yogurt or mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, and lemon juice. A sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.
• Smashed Crispy Cajun Potatoes – recipe here
• Spiced Carrots and Parsnips with Mint Yoghurt Dressing – recipe here
• Spiced Pumpkin and Lentil Pomegranate Salad with Maple Lemon Dressing – recipe here
• Green Beans with Toasted Almonds: Steamed green beans tossed with toasted sliced almonds and drizzled with a little olive oil and lemon juice (15 green beans for a low FODMAP serve).
• Cabbage & Fennel Slaw: Thinly sliced cabbage and fennel, tossed in a tangy dressing made with apple cider vinegar, a pinch of mustard powder, and olive oil.

Dessert:

• • Pavlova: A classic Pavlova topped with a whipped cream (dairy or coconut cream depending on lactose tolerance) and fresh low FODMAP fruits such as kiwifruit, strawberries and blueberries.
  • Coconut Milk Panna Cotta with Berry Compote: Creamy panna cotta made with coconut milk, sweetened with maple syrup, and served with a fresh berry compote (using raspberries, strawberries, and a little sugar to make the sauce).
  • Upside down Chocolate Orange Cake – Recipe available in The IBS Kitchen Recipe E-Book

Published: 12th December 2024

Author: Bianca Berton-Scarlet & Kelsey Paterson, Monash FODMAP trained Dietitian