20 Low FODMAP Vegetarian recipes you need to try today! (2024)

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Much like a vegetarian keto diet, finding low fodmap vegetarian recipes can be tricky. The normal low FODMAP diet leans quite heavily on meat and fish, which, obviously, are off the cards for veggies!

But good news! I am here to empower you to feel like you can both manage your IBS symptoms AND have the freedom to choose a vegetarian diet too!

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If you’re here, you probably have some idea of what a low FODMAP diet is and why you might want to follow one.

For those who are new to this, the FODMAP diet was designed to help people identify what triggers their IBS.

FODMAP stands for : Fermentable Oligosaccharides; Disaccharides; Monosaccharides; and Polyols. These are sugars that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and can trigger symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

The idea is that first you cut out all high FODMAP ingredients, then slowly re-introduce them, and see which ones cause the IBS symptoms to return.

This list of ingredients is a great tool for what foods to avoid, and what is safe. Or check out the Monash University FODMAP diet app.

It is important to remember: this is a very restrictive diet, which is only recommended for a few weeks!

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Healthy Vegetarian Low FODMAP Recipes

Let’s see what delicious low fodmap recipes we have in store today!

Breakfast

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Fluffy Quinoa Egg Muffins

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4.95 from 17 votes

Protein: 14g

Calories: 308kcal

Ready in:20 minutes minutes

Recipe by: Dave

Bonus: very easy, quick and super-versatile meal 🙂

These quinoa egg muffins are incredibly high in protein – and super-quick, too! Perfect any time of the day.

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Easy Tomato Omelette

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4.73 from 44 votes

Protein: 21g

Calories: 304kcal

Ready in:10 minutes minutes

Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: quick and nutritious breakfast, very delicious
Note: contains optional 2 spring onions – just use the green section

Easy Tomato Omelette. There is a trick to making the perfect omelette – and it’s weirdly easy. We’ll show you how. You’re gonna love this one!

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Chocolate Mint Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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Protein: 12g
Calories: 490kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: BucketListTummy
Bonus: very easy, tasty and full of health benefits

Chocolate Mint Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a healthy, low fodmap breakfast alternative to oatmeal, full of complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber and vitamins (more vegetarian quinoa recipes here!)! This sweet quinoa recipe is dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

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Moist Almond Flour Muffins

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4.87 from 15 votes

Protein: 5g

Calories: 121kcal

Ready in:25 minutes minutes

Recipe by:

Bonus: gluten-free, tasty

These almond flour muffins stay soft and succulent – and only need five minutes to prep! Bung them in the oven and you’re good to go!

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Low FODMAP Strawberry Smoothie

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Protein: 1.1g
Calories: 98kcal
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: TipsnRecipe
Bonus: vegan, speedy

This vegan, gluten-free, low FODMAP strawberry smoothie is made with strawberries and coconut milk that takes no time to prepare. Get a perfect source of energy and protein in this nourishing drink at breakfast to energize yourself for the day. No fake protein powders here!

Lunch

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Spinach and Quinoa Vegan Meal Prep Bowls

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Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: SaltAndLavender
Bonus: mega healthy, light and easy lunch, can be stored for a while in the fridge
Notes: contains 2 cloves garlic – use garlic-infused oil instead, optional Sriracha sauce – 1 tsp max.

These vegan meal prep bowls are loaded with quinoa, spinach, carrots, almonds, and a delicious ginger/garlic/soy dressing!

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Low Carb High Taste Zoodles

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4.67 from 27 votes

Protein: 16g

Calories: 364kcal

Ready in:15 minutes minutes

Bonus: light, healthy and super tasty meal 🙂
Notes: Less than 1 tbsp pesto is ok for low-FODMAP. 65g Zucchini is a low FODMAP serving size.

Low Carb High Taste Zoodles. Italian style spiralized zucchini noodles ready in just 15 minutes, excellent for a quick lunch or dinner (easily one of our fave zucchini recipes!).

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Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes

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Protein: 7g
Calories: 211kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: WatchLearnEat
Bonus: light, healthy and super tasty meal 🙂

These Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes have all the cheesy flavor without any of the cheese, you won’t believe they’re actually dairy-free. These low-FODMAP mashed potatoes swap out garlic for garlic-infused olive oil, replace dairy-based milk with almond milk and use nutritional yeast in place of cheese.

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Refreshing Carrot and Apple Salad

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4.59 from 12 votes

Protein: 3g

Calories: 260kcal

Ready in:5 minutes minutes

Recipe by: Hauke’s mum

Bonus: mega quick, light and healthy salad, can be stored for a while in the fridge

Easy Carrot and Apple Salad – just six ingredients that all combo really, really well together. It’s also animal-friendly and super-quick!

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Vegan Lettuce Wraps

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5 from 3 votes

Protein: 17g

Calories: 400kcal

Ready in:35 minutes minutes

Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: fresh, gluten-free

Looking for a light lunch or snack? Try our vegan lettuce wraps, inspired by Korean ssam & filled with crispy tofu! Careful with those green onions though- only the green part is low fodmap, so stick to that.

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Silken Tofu Omelette with Eggs

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5 from 2 votes

Protein: 15g

Calories: 257kcal

Ready in:22 minutes minutes

Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: high protein, adaptable

Looking to up your protein intake? Try this high protein, low fat silken tofu omelette with eggs – the perfect healthy breakfast and lunch (check out these quick breakfast recipes for more like this!)!

Dinner

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Vegan Stuffed Peppers

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4.59 from 12 votes

Protein: 30g

Calories: 615kcal

Ready in:1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Recipe by: Kat & HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: quick preparation, nutritious and full of health benefits, can be stored for a while in the fridge
Note: contains vegetable broth, use FODMAP-friendly or make your own

Vegan stuffed peppers with packed with quinoa – and loads of flavour. Full of protein and with clear instructions in easy steps. An animal-friendly vegetarian low FODMAP recipe.

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The Best High-protein Tangy Tempeh Salad – Quick & Vegan

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4.80 from 15 votes

Protein: 22g

Calories: 368kcal

Ready in:15 minutes minutes

Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: tasty, quick and packed with protein

This tangy tempeh salad is just the best – quick, tasty and packed with protein. And better yet – use whatever you have in the fridge!

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Thai Zucchini Noodles

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Protein: 9g
Calories: 216kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: ProfusionCurry
Bonus: light, quick, mega healthy!
Notes: contains 1 clove garlic – use garlic-infused oil instead . 65g zucchini is a low FODMAP serving size.

This Thai Zucchini Noodles recipe is easy and quick to make and it’s super delicious (learn how to make zucchini noodles here!). Not to mention, it’s low carb and very keto friendly.

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Crunchy Asian Tofu Salad (High Protein and Vegan)

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4.73 from 18 votes

Protein: 24g

Calories: 496kcal

Ready in:20 minutes minutes

Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

Bonus: super tasty, fresh and healthy salad

Asian Tofu Salad, High in Protein, Low-carb and Vegan. A crunchy and colourful mix of delicious vegan foods that look great and taste even better! See the recipe below!

5 from 3 votes

Prep Time:5 minutes minutes

Cook Time:15 minutes minutes

Total Time:20 minutes minutes

Servings:2 people

Calories:496kcal

Author: HurryTheFoodUp

Ingredients

  • 14 oz firm tofu (ideally get fresh tofu from the supermarket)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • ½ bunch radishes
  • ½ medium cucumber
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 small tin pineapple (small tin = 8 oz = 225g = ¼)

For the dressing

Instructions

  • Press out some excess moisture of the tofu block, then cut it into small cubes (about one square centimeter). In a pan heat up some oil at a medium heat and in the tofu goes. Fry for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Multitasking challenge: make sure you stir every now and then (and add some salt) while you prep the rest of the salad. You can do it, bring it on!

  • Next up: wash your veggies!

  • Slice the radishes.

  • Cut the cucumber lengthwise in half, remove the seeds with a small spoon and cube what’s left.

  • Cut the pineapple into small chunks as well.

  • Throw everything into a bowl along with the spinach and bean sprouts.

Now to the dressing

  • Combine olive oil, honey, sriracha, lime juice, salt and pepper and toss it into the salad.

  • Get the tofu cubes and place them in a separate bowl. Add them to each salad serving. (If you throw them right into the salad they’ll get mushy quickly).

  • Also for garnish, cut the chili and roughly crush or chop the peanuts. Sprinkle them over the salad when serving.

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

20 Low FODMAP Vegetarian recipes you need to try today!

Serving Size

531 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

496

% Daily Value*

Fat

37

g

57

%

Saturated Fat

5

g

31

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

10

g

Monounsaturated Fat

21

g

Sodium

378

mg

16

%

Potassium

442

mg

13

%

Carbohydrates

22

g

7

%

Fiber

5

g

21

%

Sugar

11

g

12

%

Protein

24

g

48

%

Vitamin A

1573

IU

31

%

Vitamin C

37

mg

45

%

Calcium

313

mg

31

%

Iron

4

mg

22

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Beetroot Salad

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5 from 4 votes

Protein: 18g

Calories: 498kcal

Ready in:50 minutes minutes

Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: filling, vegan

Smooth and hearty meets sweet and crunchy, this sweet potato and beetroot salad has got it going on!

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Healthy Vegan Poke Bowl with Sesame Tofu

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5 from 2 votes

Protein: 21g

Calories: 537kcal

Ready in:30 minutes minutes

Recipe by: Abril Macías

Bonus: fresh, gluten-free

Need a fresh and healthy new recipe for lunch or dinner? Our vegan poke bowl with sesame tofu is for you – try it now!

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Vegetarian Pigs in Blankets

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4.75 from 8 votes

Protein: 26g

Calories: 396kcal

Ready in:25 minutes minutes

Bonus: perfect side, “meaty”

The vegetarian Christmas dilemma is solved with these amazing sides – Christmas feasts are better and more vegetarian than ever!

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Glass Noodles in Peanut Sauce

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5 from 3 votes

Protein: 6g

Calories: 483kcal

Ready in:10 minutes minutes

Bonus: creamy, simple

A delicious noodle salad that won’t irritate your tummy. Glass noodles are made of vegetable starch, making this low fodmap! One of our favourite low fodmap vegetarian recipes.

Sides

Protein: 2.9g
Calories: 140kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: TipsnRecipes
Bonus: simple, gluten-free

Are you browsing for a quick and easy FODMAP side dish to prepare when short on time? I have come up with this quick and easy recipe of vibrant green beans FODMAP-friendly side with a lemony flavour that tastes super yummy and light on the tummy (it’s also great if you want a macro-friendly salad).

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Roasted Potato Dried Fenugreek

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Protein: 6.6g
Calories: 299kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: TipsnRecipes
Bonus: vegan, speedy

This Roasted Potato Dried Fenugreek Recipe is so simple and easy to make within 10 minutes. It’s so delicious and healthy. Give a try this Potato With Dry Fenugreek and comment on how it turned out!

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French Potato Salad

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Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: LucisMorsels
Bonus: flavourful, healthy

Everyone will love this French Potato Salad. Skip that dairy-based salad for the elegant, flavor-forward dish. It’s gluten free low fodmap, and a healthier take on this classic side dish!

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Cheddar Jalapeño Polenta

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Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: LucisMorsels
Bonus: creamy, filling

If you love polenta and even if you don’t, this cheddar Jalapeño cheesy polenta is a delicious recipe. A basic polenta recipe is filled with flavor from cheesy cheddar and a kick from pickled Jalapeños – just the perfect flavor without any overwhelming heat!

We hope you’ve enjoyed this collection of low FODMAP vegetarian recipes. Please remember to rate, share and comment if you think these recipes can help anyone.

FODMAP diet FAQ’S

Can you be a vegetarian and low FODMAP?

Yes! Tofu, tempeh, eggs and many cheeses are low FODMAP. The hardest part is that most legumes are not, and those that are, you will need to limit your intake to certain portion sizes (eg. ¼ cup chickpeas). So, while a fully plant-based diet would be a challenge, I think this compilation shows that a vegetarian diet is definitely possible!

What can a vegetarian eat on a FODMAP diet?

Lots of things: many fruits and vegetables are low FODMAP. For carbs, you can eat basically anything gluten-free (rice, quinoa, gluten-free bread or pasta) For protein: tofu, tempeh, lots of cheeses and some legumes!

Are chickpeas low FODMAP?

Chickpeas are low FODMAP but only in small amounts. If you eat much more than ¼ cup serving, you may begin to experience IBS symptoms. Serving sizes are also limited for lentils and some other legumes. Try our sweet potato beetroot and chickpea salad!

Is tofu low FODMAP?

Firm tofu is low FODMAP, however silken tofu is high FODMAP! Researchers at Monash University put it down to the draining process that firm tofu undergoes, which may be responsible for getting rid of the water soluble FODMAPS.

As always, these low-fodmap diet recipes are for informational purposes and should not replace the advice of doctors or registered dietitians.

20 Low FODMAP Vegetarian recipes you need to try today! (2024)

FAQs

Can you do low FODMAP as a vegetarian? ›

Yes, it can be a challenge to eat a plant-based low FODMAP diet, but it's possible. All it takes is a little planning. It's important to know that the elimination part of the diet is short-term (2-8 weeks), and there will be more options to choose from after that.

What foods are surprisingly low FODMAP? ›

10 Low FODMAP Foods you Didn't Know you Could Eat
  • Fruit. ...
  • Cheese. ...
  • Greek yoghurt. ...
  • Strawberry jam. ...
  • Beer and wine. ...
  • Chickpeas. ...
  • Dark chocolate. ...
  • Sugar (sucrose)
Nov 1, 2018

Can you eat hummus on a low FODMAP diet? ›

To create a FODMAP safe, homemade hummus we need to use well-rinsed, canned chickpeas which have a low FODMAP serving size of ¼ cup or 42g. The easiest way to keep your portion low FODMAP is to use no more than 42g of chickpeas per serving and multiply this by how many portions you would like to make.

What vegetables are not allowed on Fodmap diet? ›

To ease IBS and SIBO symptoms, it's essential to avoid high FODMAP foods that aggravate the gut, including:
  • Dairy-based milk, yogurt and ice cream.
  • Wheat-based products such as cereal, bread and crackers.
  • Beans and lentils.
  • Some vegetables, such as artichokes, asparagus, onions and garlic.

Is peanut butter low in FODMAP? ›

Is peanut butter low FODMAP? Peanuts are low in FODMAPs, and natural peanut butter is also. Some peanut butter brands add sweeteners with FODMAPs, but typically add small amounts that most people tolerate.

What meat is not low FODMAP? ›

Low FODMAP choices include plain cooked meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, while high FODMAP options include marinated meats, processed meats (e.g. sausage / salami) and meats served with gravy/sauces that may include high FODMAP ingredients.

What can you eat unlimited on FODMAP? ›

FODMAP “Free” Foods List
  • Alfalfa.
  • Arugula.
  • Bamboo shoots (fresh/canned)
  • Beansprouts.
  • Bell Peppers (red)
  • Capsicum (red)
  • Carrots.
  • Choy sum.
May 5, 2024

Why do I feel worse on low FODMAP diet? ›

You may also be eating more starches and sugars from hyper-processed gluten free, low FODMAP packaged foods than usual, which may overwhelm the absorption capacity of a sensitive, hyper-active gut. If you suspect this, try eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and see how you feel.

What is the most common FODMAP intolerance? ›

The most common digestive disorder affected by an intolerance to FODMAPs is IBS or irritable bowel syndrome, apart from Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD).

Is balsamic vinegar low in FODMAP? ›

Most varieties of vinegar are low FODMAP in 42g (2 tablespoon) serves, so you can choose whichever you prefer. One exception to this rule is balsamic vinegar, which is only low FODMAP in 1 tablespoon (21g) serves.

What condiments can you eat on a low FODMAP diet? ›

As long as they are free of onion or garlic, you can cook with any of the following low FODMAP condiments:
  • Fish sauce.
  • Green habanero sauce.
  • Ketchup (< 2 ¼ tsp)*
  • Mustard (< 1 tbsp)
  • Mayonnaise.
  • Plain tomato paste.
  • Plain tomato sauce.
  • Soy sauce or tamari (< 1 tbsp)

Is avocado a low FODMAP? ›

Avocados contain FODMAPs that can trigger IBS symptoms and may be high, moderate, or low in FODMAPs depending on how much you eat. In terms of portion sizes, 1/8 of an avocado is considered low-FODMAP and should be safe to eat if you have IBS. Some people may be able to tolerate more.

Which bread is low in FODMAP? ›

White wheat, whole wheat and spelt sourdough are all considered Low FODMAP. The white and whole wheat varieties become low FODMAP with the fermentation process, while spelt flour has a naturally lower fructan content. If your bread has a label, look to see if the word “yeast” is included.

Is coffee low in FODMAP? ›

Yes, instant coffee (both regular and decaf) is considered low FODMAP. Monash lists a low FODMAP serving as 4g or 1 heaped teaspoon mixed with 230ml water. Keep in mind that coffee can irritate the gut and stimulate gut motility, separate to the issue of FODMAPs.

Are eggs bad for FODMAP? ›

“Egg is on the list of foods you're allowed to have on the low-FODMAP diet. Eggs help because they're rich in proteins and nutrients and very low in fermentable carbohydrates. This means they are less likely to cause symptoms,” Dr. Lee explains.

Is it possible to be vegetarian with IBS? ›

Although there are many well-known health benefits of a plant-based diet such as reduced risk of some cancers and heart disease, there is no evidence that increasing your intake of plant-based foods will decrease your IBS symptoms, and for some people it could actually make them worse as it can increase the intake of ...

Can I do low FODMAP on my own? ›

Going it alone often means a very restrictive diet, but it doesn't have to be this way. Dietitians are trained to help translate the science into more practical ways to manage a dietary change. So under expert guidance, you can still enjoy many of the foods that usually make up your diet.

Is a low GI diet suitable for vegetarians? ›

A low glycemic diet can be compatible with your vegetarian eating plan if you emphasize complex carbohydrates that keep your blood sugar stable.

Who should avoid low FODMAP diet? ›

Remember, a low-FODMAP diet isn't for people with eating disorders, those with too many other dietary restrictions, or those who are pregnant. These people should consider alternatives like a FODMAP-gentle diet.

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