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:
- Low FODMAP bread of choice
Try FODMAP Friendly Certified:
– Tip Top The One Gluten Free smooth Wholegrain AUS)
– Helga’s Gluten Free Loaf Wholemeal (AUS) - 4 medium slices of leftover ham or turkey
- 2 slices of Hard Cheese or lactose-free cheese
Try FODMAP Friendly Certified:
– Coles Extra Tasty Cheddar Cheese (AUS)
– Green Valley Creamery Cheddar Cheese (USA) - 1 tablespoon of Dijon spread mustard
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:
- Low FODMAP/ gluten free Bahn mi roll
Try FODMAP Friendly certified:
– Fria Minibaguette (Gluten-Free White Mini Baguettes (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Germany)
– Semper Hot Dog Buns (Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark) - 4 medium slices of leftover ham or turkey
- 1 tsp of low-fat mayonnaise
Try FODMAP Friendly certified:
– Bay’s Kitchen Garlic Infused Vegan Mayonnaise (UK) - ½ tbsp of soy sauce
Try FODMAP Friendly certified:
– Tran’s Kitchen Light Soy Sauce (AUS)
– Organic Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce (USA) - ¼ tsp of finely chopped coriander
- 1/8 finely grated carrot
- 1/8 medium sized continental cucumber
- 1/8 finely chopped jalapeno (optional if you like spice!)
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:
- ½ cup low FODMAP muesli
Try FODMAP Friendly certified:
– Food for Health range (AUS) - 1 ½ tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/3 cup lactose-free milk
Try FODMAP Friendly certified:
– Coles Lactose Free Full Cream Milk (AUS)
– Arla Lactofree Long-life Whole Milk Drink (UK) - 2 tablespoons lactose-free yoghurt
Try FODMAP Friendly certified:
– Green Valley Creamery Lactose Free Low Fat Plain Yogurt (USA)
– Jalna Lactose Free Vanilla Yoghurt (AUS) - 1/4 cup mixed berries
- 2 medium kiwi chopped
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
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:
- Gluten Free mini pizza base or wraps
Try FODMAP Friendly certified
– Tip Top Burger Thins (AUS) - 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Small slices of leftover ham
- ¼ cup, chopped pineapple
- 1 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
Tru FODMAP Friendly Certified:
– Coles range (AUS)
– Green Valley Creamery Lactose Free Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (USA)
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!
