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15 Colorful and Flavorful Low FODMAP Cabbage Recipes That Are Truly Epic

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Cabbage gets a bad rap, and we are here to set the record straight. Green, red (purple), Napa and Savoy, we find this vegetable to be endlessly versatile. Rainbow slaws, classic coleslaw, even main-dish salads and homemade kimchi, we think you will never look at cabbage the same way again. And, this economical vegetable is available year round.

Banh Mi Tofu Bowl

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Banh Mi Tofu Bowl. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Our Banh Mi Tofu Bowl is comprised of cooked rice, tofu, quick pickled carrots and daikon radish, red cabbage, cilantro and a little bit of spicy mayo. Easy to make and perfect for plant-based eating. Low fat and protein packed, too. Get the recipe for Banh Mi Tofu Bowl.

Kimchi

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Kimchi. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Kimchi can be made at home, with our step-by-step instructions. Kimchi is a traditional Korean fermented cabbage dish. It comes in many different variations, of which this is a fairly basic rendition. Get the recipe for Kimchi.

Eat-The-Rainbow Slaw

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Eat-The-Rainbow Slaw. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Our Eat-The-Rainbow Slaw combines yellow squash, orange carrot, red pepper, purple cabbage, blueberries and green cabbage and kale. Okay, we know blueberries aren’t as blue as the blue you will see in a real rainbow, but we gave it our best shot AND they add a lovely, slightly sweet, juicy addition. Serve with Poppy Seed Dressing. Get the recipe for Eat-The-Rainbow Slaw.

Light & Crunchy Carolina Slaw

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Light & Crunchy Carolina Slaw. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Sometimes you might like a vinegary, light slaw with no mayonnaise or creamy based dressing. This Light & Crunchy Carolina Coleslaw is just that. It is super crunchy and as colorful as a rainbow featuring both green and red cabbages, carrots, green, yellow and red bell peppers with a light dressing of vegetable oil, vinegar, celery seed and a little tarragon, as well as sugar. Get the recipe for Light & Crunchy Carolina Slaw.

Creamy Coleslaw with Raisins

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Creamy Coleslaw with Raisins. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

A little crunchy, a little creamy, a little sweet and even tangy, this Creamy Coleslaw with Raisins is a nice change from the classic. This Creamy Coleslaw with Raisins is actually very similar to classic creamy, mayonnaise-based coleslaw and you could just leave the raisins out, if you like. But we like that they add sweetness and chewiness that offsets smoky flavors from foods coming off the grill. Get the recipe for Creamy Coleslaw with Raisins.

Baja Tempeh Taco Salad

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Baja Tempeh Taco Salad. Photo Credit: Ayten Salahi for FODMAP Everyday®.

Our plant-based  Baja Tempeh Taco Salad features spicy, seasoned tempeh as the star of the show, but it doesn’t stop there! In addition to cumin, cayenne, smoked paprika and oregano tempered with maple syrup and soy sauce we have a fresh crunchy salad with arugula, cilantro, cabbage and pepitas. More texture and flavor from nutritional yeast and tortilla chips top everything off with a garlicky lime dressing. Get the recipe.

Macaroni Slaw

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Macaroni Slaw. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Another one of our super popular “mash-ups”. This time macaroni salad and coleslaw are combined for an all-new side-dish that might become the most requested. Bring this to a summer cookout featuring rice-based elbows and be prepared to be asked for the recipe. Get the recipe for Macaroni Slaw. 

Colcannon

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Low FODMAP Colcannon. Add a extra pat of Irish butter in the middle before serving this warm mound of mashed potatoes, kale and cabbage.

How can you go wrong with potatoes and lots of high-butterfat Irish butter? This is a classic mashed potato dish with kale and cabbage. Easy to make. Get the recipe!

All About Cabbage

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Cabbage. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

We are here to show you how versatile cabbage can be – and we have the details on types, nutrition, choosing, storage and more. Read our article to learn all about cabbage.

Citrus Slaw with Creamy Grapefruit Dill Dressing

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Citrus Slaw with Creamy Grapefruit Dill Dressing. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

We love fresh, crunchy cabbage-based slaws, especially during the warmer months. They go so well with all of the grilled dishes we are making, plus, they are economical and portable for picnics and potlucks. Get the recipe for Citrus Slaw with Creamy Grapefruit Dill Dressing.

Rainbow Winter Slaw

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Rainbow Winter Slaw. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Hankering for fresh veggies mid-winter? We first made this recipe in the midst of a cold snap, with minus 30°F (-1°C) and colder with the wind-chill factor. Making this colorful salad was like a burst if sunshine brought inside and piled into a bowl. It is crunchy and super colorful. Talk about eating the rainbow! We’ve got pale green cabbage and dark green kale. Purple/red cabbage, shreds of bright orange carrots and glistening ruby colored pomegranate seeds. Get the recipe for Rainbow Winter Slaw.

Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans

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Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Our Low FODMAP Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans are a perfect vegetarian dinner packed with flavor, texture and color! Just look at the images. Even meat eaters go crazy for these – and when you drizzle with the Avocado Lime Crema? You’ll be in Tex-Mex heaven. And if you use a vegan yogurt for the crema, they are easily made vegan! Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans.

Asian Chicken Salad

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Asian Chicken Salad. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers and a flavor packed dressing with soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, peanut butter, lime juice and sambal oelek create a hearty salad. Super quick to make when using a rotisserie chicken. Get the recipe foAsian Chicken Salad.

Forbidden Rice Salad with Sesame & Kale

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Forbidden Rice Salad with Sesame & Kale. Photo credit: Clare Winfield.

Cooked rice is tossed with kale, carrots, cabbage, avocado, and tossed with a tangy lime juice and sesame oil dressing that is further enlivened with soy sauce and garlic-infused oil. Get the recipe for Forbidden Rice Salad with Sesame & Kale.

Corned Beef & Cabbage

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Corned Beef and Cabbage. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage with potatoes, carrots and a creamy sour cream horseradish sauce. Get the recipe.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage

Low FODMAP Slow Cooker Corned Beef on oval white platter with cabbage, carrots and potatoes
Slow Cooker Corned Beef. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

All the classic flavors and texures: corned beef, green cabbage, carrots and potatoes cooked in beer in the slow cooker. Set it and forget it. Couldn’t be easier. Get the recipe.

36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Rice noodles are naturally gluten-free, but that isn’t the only reason to cook with them. They are delicious unto themselves, come in a variety of shapes, and are the noodle of choice in so many Asian-inspired recipes. But it doesn’t stop there! There are rice-based lasagna noodles, shells, manicotti, elbows…From soups to main dishes, casseroles, salads and summer rolls, we have 36 recipes for you to get you slurping with joy. Click for 36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles

30 Quick & Easy Recipes For A Happy Gut: Low FODMAP and Flavor Packed

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

At FODMAP Everyday® we define “Quick” as a dish that can be on the table, ready to eat, in 30 minutes or less. “Easy” recipes have 15 minutes or less of prep time. All of these recipes are low FODMAP and free of gluten so they can be served to tender tummies too! Click for 30 Quick & Easy Recipes For A Happy Gut: Low FODMAP and Flavor Packed

Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes

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Grabbing a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket is not “cheating” by any stretch of the imagination. Having cooked chicken ready to use is a great jump-start to all sorts of creative recipes – from salads to main dishes, lunches and dinners – and is a brilliant move, in our book. Click for Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes

Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal

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Garlic Herb Corn on the Cob. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

We buy a rotisserie chicken every week – and enjoy the bounty for days. But we like to mix it up; potatoes, veggies (hot and cold), pasta – there are many ways to enjoy that chicken and to turn it into a meal. Here are our 34 community favorites. Click here for Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal

9 Insanely Delicious Easy Homemade Chicken Wing Recipes

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Entire restaurants build their menu around chicken wings, but we’re going to show you how to make the best chicken wings at home – and they’re easier than you think. Most of these recipes are baked, not fried, so you will not only save on calories, but also have less mess and spend less time in the kitchen. Click here for 9 Insanely Delicious Easy Homemade Chicken Wing Recipes

18 Iced Tea & Refreshing Drink Recipes That Will Make You Scream Summer Is Here!

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Quench your thirst and beat the heat with a refreshing lineup of tantalizing beverages. Whether you’re craving a tall, chilled drink on a scorching day, in need of hydration after a workout, or seeking a delightful mocktail sans alcohol, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to dive into a world of iced teas, invigorating punches, flavored lemonades, zesty limeades, luscious smoothies, sparkling spritzers, and even a homemade electrolyte beverage. Click for 18 Iced Tea & Refreshing Drink Recipes That Will Make You Scream Summer Is Here!

23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes

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There is nothing like homemade soup or a hearty stew, especially when it is cold outside! (For you hot weather folks, we do have a few cold soups). We’ve got 23 recipes for you, from Instant Pot quickies to long simmered renditions. Comfort food in a bowl. Get 23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes here.

23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?

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Potatoes! White, red, yellow, starchy russet, sweet potatoes – even blue and purple potatoes – can be a main meal in the form of double stuffed baked potatoes, a weekday side-dish, a potluck salad, or they can add richness to soups. And don’t forget breakfast casseroles and home fries! We have 23 recipes for you to try and potatoes are often economical, too, so dive in! Click here for 23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?

Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Ground beef makes a great burger and meatloaf, but it is so much more versatile than that, and we have 11 recipes for you to add to your weekly rotation. Chili, Chili Mac and even a Quick Korean Beef dish, that package of ground beef has never been more inspiring. Click here for Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!

10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!

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Chicken is one of our favorite protein building blocks for an easy, delicious meal. Sometimes you can get in a rut though and end up making the same chicken recipes over and over.

We’ve got one pan meals, warm weather salads and grill options, dinner party worthy dishes, lighter fare and hearty dinners. Click here for 10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!

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