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Cranberry Sauce with Clementines and Ginger (Low-FODMAP recipe)

Cranberry Sauce with Clementines and Ginger (Low-FODMAP recipe)

Fresh cranberries are low fodmap, and here they're combined with pumpkin pie spice, clementines, and ginger to make a delicious side dish for your Thanksgiving meal! #fodmap #IBS

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When it comes to Thanksgiving (or any holiday really), we all have our “must-have” dishes. The two or three foods that, if they aren’t on the table come turkey day, we feel let down.

For me one of those must-have dishes is cranberry sauce. I LOVED the canned stuff when I was a kid. You know, the one that came out like a jelly log? I was probably in my 20s the first time I had it made from fresh cranberries.

But once I did taste the real thing, there was no going back! I've made creative versions of it with pears and cardamom or jalapenos and curry powder in years past. Nothing wrong with plain, but I love to jazz it up.

I’m thrilled that cranberries are low-FODMAP (They haven’t been officially tested, but Monash University has stated that 4.6 oz of fresh cranberries is low FODMAP.). That meant I could create yet another version this year. I kept it simple this time around - just cranberries, sectioned clementines, ginger and pumpkin spice.

The traditional Thanksgiving meal is a pretty great one for FODMAPers. You’ve got your cranberry sauce, turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing (you will NOT feel let down by the cornbread stuffing recipe I shared last week!)...and probably a few others I'm forgetting.

I’d love to hear your Thanksgiving must-haves! Leave a comment and let me know.

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Cranberry Sauce with Clementines and Ginger (Low-FODMAP recipe)

I use a little less sugar in my cranberry sauce than most recipes. Feel free to increase it by 1/4 to ⅓ cup if you like yours on the sweeter side. You can also adjust the spice level up or down to suit your tastes. If you don’t have fresh ginger, substitute ½ tsp of ground ginger. 

Makes 8 to 10 low-FODMAP servings

INGREDIENTS

12 oz cranberries
2 clementines, sections separated and halved crosswise
2/3 cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup water
1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until cranberries burst and liquid thickens, 15 to 18 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. Cool and refrigerate in an airtight container. May be made up to 3 days ahead.Serve chilled or at room temp.

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce (low-FODMAP recipe)

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce (low-FODMAP recipe)

This chimichurri sauce is packed with fresh herbs, bright lime juice, olive oil and a few other flavor boosters. It perks up any low FODMAP meal, especially grilled steak!

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Chimichurri is a sauce from Argentina made with fresh herbs and typically served over grilled meat. Since the sauce is uncooked it’s not only a snap to make, but the perfect summer condiment.

Chimichurri should be renamed “magic sauce,” because it’s magically delicious on just about anything. I’ve used it on:

Grilled steak, pork chops, and chicken breasts
Grilled fish and shrimp
Sandwiches
Eggs
Rice bowls
Tacos

If you’ve been to an Argentinian steak house, you’ve likely had chimichurri. The classic recipe includes a good amount of raw garlic, which I never liked (before the FODMAP Diet, I would actually cook the garlic before adding it to the chimichurri).

Luckily, the sauce is just as good sans garlic. In my opinion, it’s better. If you love garlic flavor, substitute garlic infused oil for 1 to 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. 

You’ll also find my recipe for roasted potatoes below, which is a typical side for an Argentinian grilled meal. The potatoes couldn’t be simpler, but I like to think I’ve perfected the method over the years to make the perfect roasted spuds. :-)

Looking for more low-FODMAP grilling recipes? Check out Lemon-Caper Fish and Veggies Grilled in Foil Packets and Caprese Salad with Grilled Eggplant!

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

If you prefer sirloin or another cut of steak, go for it! The recipe calls for bone-in NY strip because that’s what I used, but boneless is great too. The sauce is also delicious on grilled pork, chicken, and fish. To use as a marinade, add extra olive oil and/or lime juice to thin. 

Serves 4 - Makes about ¾ cup sauce, double recipe if needed (1 serving = 3 tbsp)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (packed) parsley (leaves and thin stems)
1/4 to 1/3 cup mint leaves (about 4 sprigs)
1 tbsp red wine vinegar, plus additional if needed
1 lime, juiced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional if needed
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp granulated sugar (or your sugar of choice)
1/2 tsp red chile flakes, or to taste (optional)
Sea salt to taste (1/4 to 1/2 tsp)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 lbs bone-in New York strip (see note above)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add parsley and mint to a food processor and blitz until finely chopped, scraping down bowl as needed. Add vinegar and lime juice. With processor running, slowly pour olive oil through the feed tube. 

2. Add mustard, sugar and chile flakes if using. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse until blended. Consistency should be thick but pourable. Add additional oil or red wine vinegar to thin, depending on whether you like more or less acidity. Check seasoning. Can be used as a marinade, or served over grilled meat or fish. May be stored in the refrigerator up to 2 days. Serve at room temp.

3. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill (high for gas) and brush grate with oil. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Grill steaks over direct heat, turning once or twice, until done to your liking, 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare (130F to 135F). Rest at least 5 minutes. Slice and serve family style drizzled with chimichurri sauce.

Roasted Potatoes

Serves 4

Cooking spray
2 lbs yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil (optional, to minimize clean up) and coat with cooking spray. Add potatoes and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.

2. Roast until potatoes are golden brown and very tender with pierced with a fork, tossing 2 times during cooking, 35 to 45 minutes.