Updated June 2022 by Serena Bansal Registered Dietitian BSc Hons
Do you love fajitas but are on the restriction phase of the low FODMAP diet?
Check out the recipe in this post so you can still enjoy fajitas on the low FODMAP diet!
Table of Contents
Ingredients (Serves 2)
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
2 chicken/turkey breasts (cut into 3cm chunks)
1 tablespoon of garlic infused oil
2 carrots – cut length ways with a grater
Fajita Mix (Serves 2)
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
2 teaspoons of chilli powder (hot or mild – you can tailor this to your tolerance/preference)
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of white sugar
1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
Method
- Coat the pan in the oil and then add the chicken/turkey – fry for 1 minute trying to get all meat sides white
- Add all the vegetables and stir on a high heat for another 3-4 minutes
- Add the fajita mix – sprinkle evenly
- Continue to cook until the meat has cooked through
- Serve with a wheat free wrap
Kirsten Jackson is a UK registered Consultant Gastroenterology Dietitian and founder of The Food Treatment Clinic. She has undergone many qualifications to get where she is today, including a UK BSc Honours Degree in Dietetics and Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetics. In addition to this, she has FODMAP Training from Kings College London University. Kirsten set up The Food Treatment Clinic in 2015 after first experiencing digestive problems herself. She felt that the NHS was unable to provide the support individuals needed and went on to specialise in this area before opening a bespoke IBS service. Kirsten also participates in charity work as an Expert Advisor for the IBS Network. In addition, she can be seen in publications such as Cosmopolitan and The Telegraph discussing IBS as an Official Media Spokesperson to the IBS Network.
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