Hello Friends.
Sorry I’ve been a bit absent from the blog lately! Last week, I was in Orlando, Florida speaking on FODMAPs, IBS + SIBO (and visited SeaWorld, since I was so close!) and finally finished up 2 big articles I was asked to write. My latest article is titled, Why a GI Dietitian Adds Value to a GI practice. This topic is important to me, as I believe dietitians can be such an asset to patients with GI disorders. A recent survey study, however, revealed that although GI doctors feel diet is as effective or more effective than medications for IBS treatment, few refer to dietitians. I am on a mission to change this!
William Chey, MD, also wrote an article for this same publication, titled IBS: Transitioning from a Syndrome to a Disease. Dr. Chey is a gastroenterologist from U. Michigan that specializes in IBS. He makes some great (and exciting) points about the future direction of IBS treatments. Although there is some medical jargon in the article, it should be easy enough to read without a medical degree. 🙂
But, on to other things…food related! Today’s recipe…Broccoli Fritters. My friend, Sara, suggested I try this recipe. The original recipe inspo came from Smitten Kitchen, found here.
Broccoli gets a bad rap for being a major “gas producing food”…but broccoli heads are low FODMAP in a 3/4-1 cup serving (depending on the source of information: Monash vs. FODMAP friendly). With just 30 calories per cup, broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse rich in fiber, potassium, folate, Vitamin K, A and C. Two of these fritters would be a low FODMAP serving. These are seriously yummilicious. I think that is a word, right? 😉 If not, it should be.
These fritters are cooked and seared in garlic-infused oil on the stovetop.
You can top the fritters with a little plain Greek yogurt infused with some Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice if you want–get creative! ( A tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt is quite low in lactose, so as a little dip–it would be low FODMAP– in this small quantity.)
For a simple low FODMAP meal, serve 2 broccoli fritters with a side of rice or quinoa and grilled fish or chicken.
Here’s the recipe I adapted for my low FODMAP diet followers. Oh…and these make great leftovers, so double up the recipe if you want.
I want to say, Happy Friday…but it’s just Tuesday! Ha! Enjoy the week ahead.
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup gluten free flour blend (I used King Arthur multi-purpose gluten free blend)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, if desired
- Olive oil or garlic infused oil for frying
Instructions
- Steam broccoli until it is fork tender. Set on cutting board to cool, then finely chop.
- In medium bowl, add egg, gluten free flour blend, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and chili flakes, if using. With a fork, mix egg into the dry ingredients.
- Fold broccoli into cheese/flour mixture. If mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon of water.
- Warm medium to large skillet over medium heat, adding a thin even layer of oil.
- Form mixture into 8 small patties. Cook 4 patties at a time for about 3 minutes per side.
- Repeat with last 4 patties, adding more oil as necessary for cooking.
Rita Myer
Thanks Kate, this looks yummy!! Going to try! Is there any truth to broccolini florets being less gas producing than regular broccoli?
Ps- love Smitten Kitchen, just wish I were able to eat normal.
katescarlata
I so love Smitten Kitchen! Some of their recipes are modifiable! Broccolini per Monash has more FODMAPs, actually. But, we are all a little different–so sometimes you just need to try different foods and see what works in your body. The low FODMAP diet is just a framework –from my vantage point. It’s a great starting point–but not to be followed strictly for life. So many of my clients have been able to expand their diet from the elimination phase…which is awesome!
Baking Bytes
Think it would be weird to use almond flour for a lower carb substitute?
katescarlata
I actually tried this recipe with subbing is some almond flour for some of the gluten free flour too–and the fritters were great! I haven’t tried it with only using almond flour–so can’t tell you how it will come out–but certainly worth a try!
Emily
Love Smitten Kitchen. She has zucchini fritters that some FODMAPers might tolerate. I ate some broccoli earlier this year and it was mixed results. This might be a good test again. Thanks Kate!