Low-FODMAP Turkey and Zucchini Stuffed Peppers with Scallions and Cumin

This Keto low FODMAP dinner recipe is easy to make and perfect for healthy midweek meals. Ground turkey mince is sautéed with grated zucchini, scallion tops, cumin and fresh herbs which gives the turkey a blast of flavor to what can sometimes be a bland tasting meat. The creamy sumac sauce is wonderfully sharp and pairs nicely with the herbed turkey mince. Sumac has a subtle smokey lemon-lime flavor but if you don’t have any, just skip it out, the lemon will still do the same job. This low FODMAP recipe yields 6 halves. You can also use green bell peppers which have a higher tolerance to fructose, or for a different presentation style, try 6 small red bell peppers with their hats sliced off, fill them standing upright and place their 'hats' back on for another serving variation.

What can I serve this with?

Serve alongside other veggies like a low FODMAP serving of broccoli, green beans or salad of choice.

Is dairy low FODMAP?

If you can tolerate lactose, dairy foods can be included freely when on a low FODMAP diet.

Regular dairy products do contain a type of natural sugar called lactose, which is a type of FODMAP, but if you have IBS and are following a low FODMAP diet, you only need to limit lactose if you are lactose intolerant. This recipe calls for yogurt in the dressing, but feel free to use any natural lactose-free yogurt or plant-based alternative.

Is garlic oil safe to eat on a low FODMAP diet?

Infused oils are a safe way to add flavor of garlic to your favorite meals without fear of FODMAPs since the fructans can't leach into the oil.

Infused oils can be bought from most supermarkets, but can also be made at home by gently frying garlic cloves in olive oil over low heat until they are golden and fragrant, then discard the garlic before you continue cooking your recipe.

How to store these turkey stuffed bell peppers?

This recipe keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days, or longer in a plastic airtight container in the freezer. To reheat from frozen, simply allow to thaw, transfer to an ovenproof dish and reheat in the oven until piping hot.