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FODMAP IT!™ Roast Clams & Spicy Sausages

This low FODMAP recipe for Roast Clams & Spicy Sausages is super easy to make, yet looks fancy. No one will know this is "diet" food and it is a great choice for a party - also because it has do-ahead steps.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Makes: 6 Servings
Calories: 493 kcal
Author: Dédé Wilson

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) low FODMAP spicy Italian pork sausages
  • 5 pounds (2.3 kg) fresh littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
  • 2 cups (144 g) chopped leeks, green parts only
  • 2 medium heads endive, root end trimmed and discarded, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bulb fresh fennel, root end trimmed and discarded, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (480 ml) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick; 57 g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) Garlic-Infused Oil, made with olive oil or Fody Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
  • 1 scallion finely chopped, green parts only
  • 1 lemon, cut into sixths
  • Mashed potatoes, if desired (figure about 1/2 cup/90 g per person)

Preparation:

  1. Position rack in middle of oven. Preheat oven to 500°F/260°C.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Pierce the sausage in several places, drop in boiling water and par-cook for about 8 minutes or until partially cooked through. Drain and cool enough to handle. You can do this a day ahead and refrigerate until needed; bring to room temperature before proceeding. Slice into 1/2-inch (12 mm) thick slices; set aside.

  3. Place clams in a large roasting pan (I use my turkey roasting pan) in a single layer. Scatter leeks, endive, fennel and sliced sausage all about the clams. Pour crushed tomatoes over all, then pour over the wine. Sprinkle with dried red pepper flakes. Dot with butter and drizzle with

  4.  Place pan on stovetop and bring liquid to a boil over high heat. Then place pan in oven and roast for 8 minutes, give the mixture a goods stir to rotate everything around, then roast for about 5 to 10 minutes longer or until all the clams open.
  5. Divide into bowls, sprinkle with scallions and serve with lemon wedge. If you like, ladle over a low FODMAP serving of mashed potatoes. Serve immediately. This dish does not sit!

Notes:

Tips

  • The key to this dish is the freshness of your shellfish and the flavor or your sausages, so shop smartly! Always ask about sausage ingredients as many do include garlic and/or onion.
Nutrition Facts
FODMAP IT!™ Roast Clams & Spicy Sausages
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 53mg2%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 70IU1%
Vitamin C 9.9mg12%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.