Low FODMAP Holiday Leftover Recipes

Posted on December 25, 2024



Whilst Christmas is known as a decadent feast it can also be a time of leftovers and wondering what to do with them?
No one likes to waste food, so here are a few simple recipes you can make using the leftovers

Low FODMAP Ham/Turkey and Cheese Toastie

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients:

Method:

1. Spread a thin, even layer of mustard on one side of each slice of bread.
2. Layer the cheese and ham or turkey on top of the bread. Add the second slice of bread to complete the sandwich.
3. Place a non-stick frying pan or sandwich press over medium heat.
4. If using a frying pan, place the sandwich in the pan and press it down lightly with a spatula. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted. In a sandwich press, cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden and melty.
5. Remove the toastie from the heat, let it cool slightly, then cut it in half and serve immediately.

 

 

Ham/Turkey in a Bahn Mi Roll

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients:

Method:

1. Slice your roll in half
2. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each side
3. Fill the roll with all of your ingredients (ham/turkey, cucumber, carrot, coriander and jalapeno)
4. Drizzle the filled roll with soy sauce and close the roll
5. Enjoy!

 

Low FODMAP Prawn & Vegetable Pasta

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time:10 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of Gluten Free pasta of your choice
    Try FODMAP Friendly certified:
    – Orgran Garden Veggies Penne  (AUS)
    – Semper Linguine Eco  (Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark)
    – Buontempo Rice Penne (AUS)
  • 600g of cooked prawns
  • 2 cups of spinach leaves
  • 6 pieces of broccoli
  • 1 cup of finely chopped red capsicum
  • 1 cup of finely chopped green capsicum
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil for dressing

Method:

1. Start boiling water in a large saucepan
2. Once the water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente (usually 5-10 minutes)
3. In a separate pan, stir fry the vegetables and add the cooked prawns
4. Once the pasta is cooked, use a strainer and add the pasta to the pan with the vegetables/ prawns
5. Mix together and serve on a plate/bowel
6. Drizzle with olive oil & serve

 

 

Low FODMAP Roast Potato & Pumpkin Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

  • 5-10 medium leftover roast potatoes
  • 5 pieces cooked roasted pumpkin (Kent/Japanese, cooked)
  • 100 g fresh green beans
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 2 tsp garlic infused olive oil
    Try FODMAP Friendly certified:
    – Rich Glen Wild Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil (AUS)
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard spread
  • Add some leftover ham/ turkey pieces if you want!

Method:

1. In a small bowel mix together the inflused olive oil and Dijon mustard to make the dressing.
2. Add all remaining ingredients into a large bowl
3. Top the salad with your dressing and serve!

 

 

Low FODMAP Bircher Muesli with Fruit

Prep time: 5 minutes
Refrigerate time:35 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients:

Method:

1.Place muesli, chia seeds, milk and yoghurt and half the fruit into a bowl
2. Stir to combine and cover
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
4. Remove from fridge and stir
5. Top with remaining fruit and drizzle with maple syrup!

 

 

Low FODMAP Ham & Pineapple Mini Pizzas

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time:10-15 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients:

Method:

1. Spread Tomato paste on base of the pizza and top with ham, pineapple and cheese
2. Bake pizza at 180 degrees/ 355 Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown
3. Lety cool for 1 minute and serve while hot!

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