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    Low FODMAP Burrito Bowl (Easy 25-Minute IBS-Friendly Recipe)

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    Sarah Mitchell, RDN
    July 8, 2026

    Total Time

    25 min

    Servings

    4

    Prep

    15 min

    Cook

    10 min

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    Low FODMAP Burrito Bowl (Easy 25-Minute IBS-Friendly Recipe) — low FODMAP dinner ready to serve
    Sarah Mitchell, RDN
    Written & reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, RDN• Monash FODMAP Trained Dietitian
    Published July 8, 2026Updated July 13, 2026

    A fresh, filling Mexican-inspired burrito bowl built entirely from Monash-tested low-FODMAP ingredients. Ready in 25 minutes and gentle on IBS.

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked (or brown rice for more fiber)
    • 400 g (14 oz) chicken breast, cut into strips (or firm tofu for vegetarian)
    • 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil (NOT regular garlic)
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    1. Marinate the chicken. In a bowl, toss chicken strips with 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes while you prep other ingredients.

    2. Cook the rice. If not already cooked, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear. Cook according to package directions (usually 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water, simmered covered for 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork.

    3. Sear the chicken. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips in a single layer. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 74°C / 165°F). Transfer to a plate to rest.

    4. Prep the fresh toppings. While chicken rests, dice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the cucumber. Rinse the canned lentils under cold water for at least 30 seconds — this is important to lower the GOS content and keep the serving low FODMAP.

    5. Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked rice between 4 bowls. On top of the rice, arrange sections of baby spinach, red bell pepper, lentils, cherry tomatoes, corn, cucumber, and the sliced chicken.

    6. Finish and serve. Sprinkle each bowl with crumbled feta, fresh cilantro, and the green tops of the spring onion. Serve each bowl with a lime wedge for squeezing at the table.

    Storage: Store components separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat rice and chicken; add fresh toppings just before serving.

    Vegetarian option: Replace chicken with 400 g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed, then cooked using the same spice blend and method.

    FODMAP Notes

    Every ingredient in this bowl is low FODMAP at the listed per-serve portion, based on Monash University testing:

    • Garlic-infused oil — safe because fructans are not oil-soluble. Never substitute regular garlic.
    • Spring onion green tops ONLY — the white bulbs are high in fructans; use only the green parts.
    • Canned lentils (40 g per serve) — must be well-rinsed to leach GOS; do not use dried cooked lentils, which are high FODMAP.
    • Feta (40 g per serve) — low in lactose; avoid soft cheeses like ricotta or cottage in larger portions.
    • Corn — safe at 1/4 cup per serve; sweet corn on the cob is high FODMAP.
    • Red bell pepper — up to 75 g per serve is low FODMAP; keep to 1 medium diced across the bowl.

    Skip guacamole (avocado is high FODMAP above 30 g), sour cream (high in lactose), and black beans (very high GOS).

    Storage Tips

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This recipe freezes well for up to 3 months.

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