The only low FODMAP salsa recipe you'll ever need (gf + vegan) (2024)

FAQs

Is store bought salsa low FODMAP? ›

Regular store-bought salsa is considered low FODMAP in a serving size of 2 tablespoons. Of course, you might want to check the label and choose salsas that have the high FODMAP ingredients (think onions and garlic) at the end of the list of ingredients.

Dietary sources to consume while following vegan and Low FODMAP might include nuts and seeds, canned chickpeas and lentils, spreads such as tahini and yeast spreads, and fortified cereals.

YES, there are grains and starches that are Low FODMAP friendly. As you likely read in our IBS Foods to Avoid write-up, steer clear of corn and beans. Instead, rice, quinoa, oats, and sweet potatoes are great low FODMAP starches to fuel your body with needed carbohydrates.

Quinoa is a good choice on a low FODMAPs diet as it's a good source of fibre and is higher in protein than other grains such as rice or corn (though it's technically a pseudo-grain). Quinoa flakes are made in a similar way to rolled oats – the grain is steamed and then rolled to create thin flakes.

Red bell peppers have no FODMAPs. Green peppers do, but up to 52 g (about half a medium green bell pepper) is a safe low FODMAP serving size. Personally, I like the flavor and color of sticking with red peppers for our low FODMAP recipe, and the Monash University serving size reflects their use.

Cons of a vegan diet

Many plant-based foods can worsen IBS symptoms, causing bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. Vegan diets that avoid triggering foods could leave out essential vitamins and minerals, such as protein, iron, and calcium.

Other examples of low-FODMAP vegan foods include plant-based milk, rice, buckwheat, edamame, black tea, black coffee, and cranberry juice, says Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN. But go easy on the caffeine, she advises.

Butter is low FODMAP in normal serving sizes. Butter is mostly fat, it is very low in lactose and therefore low FODMAP.

Sweet potato contains fructose, a type of FODMAP, but in small amounts. It's considered a low FODMAP food, but you should consider keeping your intake to 1/2 cup (75 grams) cooked. Comparatively, yam is lower in FODMAPs. You may be able to eat larger amounts of it on a low FODMAP diet.

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.

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.

A portion of store bought salsa has been tested by monash and is considered safe in quantities of two tablespoons. All the brands tested contained tomatoes and traces of onions and garlic, so any more than this could contain high amounts of Oligos-fructans.

Low FODMAP Corn Chips and Salsa

If corn chips and salsa are more up your alley than the potato chip variety, you can crush your craving with 50g (around 2 cups) of plain tortilla chips paired with a mild or medium low FODMAP salsa that's Monash-approved.

This product has 2 ingredients that are high FODMAP and 8 ingredients that may be high FODMAP. Which diet do you follow? Follow more than one?