Let FODMAP Everyday® help you with the centerpiece of your holiday meal, while following the low FODMAP diet. These are our very best Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Main Dishes, from turkey to ham, roast beef to something a little different like duck, or a simple roast chicken. And we have vegetarian and vegan options, along with some hearty pastas for those that like those additions on the table. Having irritable bowel syndrome IBS does NOT mean deprivation! We have the low FODMAP foods and low FODMAP recipes you are looking for!
Our low FODMAP recipes are lactose-free, and most are gluten-free as well. You can use our Recipe Filter to find dairy-free and/or search for recipes focused on particular ingredients. Our recipes use an evidence-based approach (based on science from Monash University and FODMAP Friendly) and bring onion and garlic flavor to your cooking, with the appropriate swaps.
We are here to help you throughout the holiday season. You can have all your favorite foods – turkey, grains, veggies, the works – all recipes developed to be easy on your gut. Watch your servings; portion size is important and it is a great time to brush up on Stacking.
Leftovers Ideas
We have included some leftover ideas for you too. Cook once, eat several times! And yes, we heartily suggest you try the funny sounding Thanksgiving Nachos!
Mains Need Sides & Desserts…and Apps & Drinks
Of course, we have the low FODMAP sides you need as well – and desserts! Please refer to those articles: Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Side Dishes and Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Desserts as well as one devoted to holiday cookies! You’ll find everything from Green Beans with Almonds to Cranberry Sauce; Maple Syrup Glazed Carrots to your favorite low FODMAP vegetables; even a Leafy Green Salad. We have classic Pumpkin Pie (in our foolproof all butter crust) to chocolate desserts – try our Chocolate Pecan Pie With Whiskey; a Cranberry Almond Bundt Cake is a great treat to have on hand for guests.
Looking for holiday Appetizers or Drinks? We’ve got those roundups, too.
- Leftovers Ideas
- Mains Need Sides & Desserts…and Apps & Drinks
- The Bird: Turkey & Friends
- Hams
- Beef & Lamb
- Vegetarian & Vegan Holiday Main Dishes
- Pasta! Pasta! Pasta!
- Holiday Appetizers For Everyone! Even For Delicate Digestions!
- Thanksgiving & Christmas Drinks: Cocktails, Mocktails & More For Even The Most Sensitive Of Stomachs
- Thanksgiving & Christmas Tummy Friendly Low FODMAP Side Dishes
- We've Got Gravy!
- Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Desserts to Enjoy While Keeping Your Bloat at Bay
- Low FODMAP & Gluten-Free Tummy Friendly Christmas Cookies
The Bird: Turkey & Friends
Here are our favorite turkey recipes, as well as our Turkey 101 article, which will help you choose, order and prepare the best bird. They can be juicy! Some are roasted in the oven – others made in the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker! We also have some duck and chicken dishes for you.
Turkey 101
Think turkey has do be dry? Not so! We show you how to buy and prepare the juiciest bird you have ever had.
Turkey Stock Made From A Carcass
Save that turkey carcass to make flavorful stock.
Low FODMAP Kale & Butternut Squash Stuffed Turkey Breast
A boneless turkey breast can easily be stuffed for an elegant main dish. Easy to carve, too. This version is stuffed with squash and kale.
Spatchcocked Low FODMAP Citrus Brined Turkey with Giblet Gravy
Spatchcocking a turkey makes for quick roasting – and the pieces will be evenly juicy.
Low FODMAP Beer & Brown Sugar Brined Turkey
Brining a turkey is a great technique for a juicy bird. Low FODMAP beer and brown sugar add flavor as well as moisture.
Low FODMAP Instant Pot Turkey Thighs
Put your Instant Pot to work! If you are serving 2 to 4 people, this is a great holiday main dish.
Low FODMAP Slow Cooker Turkey
Your slow cooker can help make the main holiday meal.
Low FODMAP Fastest & Easiest Roast Turkey
Crank the heat and cut the turkey into pieces for quick roasting.
Low FODMAP Braised Turkey Wings With White Wine
Cooking low and slow yields a tender results – and this dish highlights underused turkey wings.
Low FODMAP Roast Chicken With Orange & Rosemary
Not a turkey fan? Roast a chicken, which still goes well with all the traditional sides.
Low FODMAP Duck Breasts With Red Wine
Duck breasts are quick to cook and provide an elegant variation on the expected poultry.
Low FODMAP Turkey Pot Pie With Biscuit Crust
We look forward to leftovers! This pot pie is one great reason why.
Low FODMAP Thanksgiving Pie
This pie brings together all of your leftovers in one dish. Always a conversation starter.
Low FODMAP Thanksgiving Nachos
OK, we know you are looking at this and scratching your head. Trust us. TRY THESE!
Low FODMAP Turkey Coconut Curry
With low FODMAP curry powder and canned coconut milk in the pantry this dish will come together in a flash.
Low FODMAP Turkey & Swiss Sandwich
A classic sandwich – made low FODMAP, complete with Russian Dressing.
Hams
We love ham – and they serve a crowd, which make them perfect for parties.
Is Ham Low FODMAP?
Ham can be low FODMAP. Read how to choose the right one.
Low FODMAP Ham With Pineapple
Pineapple and ham is a classic combo – and our recipe is low FODMAP.
Low FODMAP Cranberry Hot Pepper Glazed Ham
Sweet/tart cranberry and a bit of heat are a lovely addition to ham.
Low FODMAP Brown Sugar Baked Ham
Classic brown sugar baked ham, made into a low FODMAP rendition.
Low FODMAP Ham & Cheese Scones
Leftover ham in a flaky pastry. These savory scones are a lovely breakfast, brunch or snack.
Low FODMAP Ham & Cheese Quiche
Classic quiche, with ham and cheese in a flaky, buttery low FODMAP, gluten-free crust.
Low FODMAP Ham & Cheese Strata
This strata is like a quiche, without having to make a separate crust.
Low FODMAP Ham & Cheese Savory Bread Pudding
Robin and I used to make this savory bread pudding at our bakery all the time. Folks loved it for lunch or a light dinner.
Low FODMAP Breakfast Casserole
Potatoes and ham – a beloved combo – in a breakfast casserole.
Beef & Lamb
Low FODMAP Standing Rib Roast With 3 Ingredients
Three ingredients to a juicy, tender roast beef. Use a sharp carving knife to slice effortlessly.
Low FODMAP Standing Rib Roast With Dijon Herb Crust
Enhance your Standing Rib Roast with a delectable, flavorful crust of Dijon mustard, rosemary, thyme and Garlic-Infused Olive Oil.
Low FODMAP Ridiculously Easy Roast Beef
Roast beef doesn’t get easier than this! No need to tell guests how simple this main dish was to make.
Low FODMAP Slow Roasted Boneless Leg Of Lamb
Using low heat to slow roast lamb yields a tender result. Get out your carving board!
Low FODMAP Moroccan Lamb Shanks
Lamb shanks are a dramatic main dish, perfect for a holiday.
Low FODMAP Garlic & Herb Roast Leg of Lamb
Low FODMAP garlic flavor in this classic leg of lamb roast.
Low FODMAP Horseradish Crusted Roast Beef
Horseradish is a powerhouse condiment that is low FODMAP!
Low FODMAP Sweet & Sour Brisket
This sweet and sour brisket is fork tender and feeds a crowd.
Low FODMAP Roast Beef Hash
Leftover roast beef? Make roast beef hash!
Vegetarian & Vegan Holiday Main Dishes
Low FODMAP Polenta With Sautéed Mushrooms & Kale
Sliced pre-cooked polenta makes a great vegan main-dish. Hearty low FODMAP oyster mushrooms and kale add color, texture and nutrition.
Low FODMAP Vegan, Gluten-Free Pot Pie
Pot pie can be vegan! Here we have root vegetables and a luscious gravy under a pastry.
Low FODMAP Loaded Vegetarian Stuffing
This stuffing has so much going for it: bread, winter squash, chestnuts, grapes – it is a powerhouse of flavor and texture. Add some gravy for a great main! And yes, we have a Vegetarian Gravy! It will blow your mind.
Low FODMAP Vegan Brown Rice Stuffing
Looking for a vegan stuffing that can become a main dish? This is it!
Low FODMAP Spinach & Blue Cheese Polenta With Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Polenta can be a satisfying hearty plant-based main dish.
Low FODMAP Winter Vegetable Frittata
This one-skillet frittata can function as an easy main dish during any weekday – or grace the holiday table.
Low FODMAP Roasted Kabocha With Crispy Quinoa
Kabocha is a winter squash that is sweet, creamy and hearty. The quinoa adds texture and protein.
Pasta! Pasta! Pasta!
Low FODMAP Roasted Pumpkin Baked Pasta With Sage
Look for low FODMAP gluten-free pasta, such as rice based. The pumpkin adds creaminess, color and flavor and the sage adds savoriness.
Low FODMAP Super Deluxe Baked Ziti
What makes this baked pasta dish “super deluxe” is the combo of pasta, ground protein of choice (turkey, pork or chicken), sausage, fennel seeds, Italian herbs and loads of cheeses.
Low FODMAP Four Cheese Baked Penne
This is an elegant penne dish, formed and baked in a springform pan. Unmold it and wait for the oohs and aahs.
Low FODMAP Baked Ziti With Sausage
Baked ziti is comfort food to the max – and low FODMAP sausages make it extra hearty.
Low FODMAP Baked Shells With Meatballs
Baked shells are a crowdpleaser – and add meatballs to the mix and folks will clamor for the recipe. We love Tinkayada large shells.
Low FODMAP Manicotti with Kale
Our manicotti is a hearty vegetarian main dish. You might have to order the manicotti shells, so plan ahead accordingly.
Holiday Appetizers For Everyone! Even For Delicate Digestions!
Appetizers! Perhaps not an everyday thing, but around the holidays we love to have a spread of little nibbles. These are our very best Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP & Gluten Free Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres from simple, to sublime, easy to elegant. You will find what you are looking for whether you need a dish to take to a party, something for a buffet, or a plated appetizer.
Read: Low FODMAP & Gluten Free Holiday Appetizers.
Thanksgiving & Christmas Drinks: Cocktails, Mocktails & More For Even The Most Sensitive Of Stomachs
These are our favorite Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Drinks, from spirited cocktails, to no-alcohol mocktails, eggnogs, mulled wine, punches, mimosas, spritzers, champagne drinks, hot cocoa, hot chocolate and more. Read: Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Drinks: Cocktails, Mocktails & More
Thanksgiving & Christmas Tummy Friendly Low FODMAP Side Dishes
Whether it’s the Thanksgiving table or Christmas dinner, you all told us that the side dishes were the most perplexing when it came to preparing something delicious and staying on the low FODMAP diet.
We have dozens and dozens of low FODMAP Thanksgiving and Christmas side dishes for you from green vegetables to stuffings, root vegetables to cranberry sauces, leafy salads to grains – we’ve got it all to add flavor and variety to your holiday meal. We want FODMAP Everyday® to be your first and one-stop for low-FODMAP recipes. Read Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Side Dishes.
We’ve Got Gravy!
Don’t miss our gravy roundup. We even have vegetarian, vegan and white low FODMAP gravy! Click HERE.
Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Desserts to Enjoy While Keeping Your Bloat at Bay
When gearing up for Thanksgiving or Christmas, we might first think of turkey or ham, but our thoughts go to pies and desserts pretty quickly! We have over 50 Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Desserts for you. We will help you keep IBS symptoms at bay and still enjoy your holiday season. Click for Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Desserts.
Low FODMAP & Gluten-Free Tummy Friendly Christmas Cookies
Looking for the best low FODMAP gluten-free Christmas cookies and bar recipes? Whether you are celebrating Christmas or any other winter holiday, we have 60+ low FODMAP gluten-free cookies, brownies and bars for you – and they are easy on your digestion. Click for Low FODMAP & Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies.
