Ginger Chicken Meat Balls

SIBO Friendly & Low FODMAP

One of my main suggestions to women going through the SIBO diet is switching up flavours of simple dishes to keep meals exciting and enjoyable. During the first, more restrictive phase of the SIBO diet, meals ideas can get repetitive and a bit boring after a while. Burgers are a go to SIBO diet meal and by switching up different sauces or seasonings, it’s a foolproof way to make your standard burger taste great!

This recipe is super easy to meal prep ahead of time. I love making a big batch and freezing the leftovers. In the morning before going to work, pop them right onto a bed of greens in your lunch container and they’ll thaw during your morning- no fridge required!

SIBO Supportive Meal: These ginger chicken meat balls have a solid protein content needed to rebuild and support your stomach lining. You can eat 5-6 for a meal that will keep you full all afternoon or just 1 or 2 if you need a snack! Ginger is also a great prokinetic, which helps to promote movement of your small intestine that may be slowed by the overgrowth of bacteria.

Try starting your day off with these (instead of dinner) to provide you with steady energy throughout the day.

As a digestive health holistic nutritionist who specializes in SIBO/IBS and heartburn, it’s my goal to help you you navigate your diagnosis and the key role that food plays in helping you overcome it. Learn more about my 3 month SIBO Program here.

Recipe:

• 1 package of ground chicken (or any other ground meat)

• 1 -2 carrots (peeled & grated)

• 2 stalks of green onions (chopped)

• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 tbsp of coconut aminos

• 1/2 tsp of salt

• 1 tbsp of white rice flour

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Take out a glass baking dish or pan.

2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated carrot, chopped green onion, grated ginger, coconut aminos, salt and white rice flour. Mix well with your hands.

3. Form the mixture into patties or balls using your hands to make a palm sized ball and flattening them slightly. Place the patty on the baking dish or pan.

4. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the patty’s are cooked to an internal temperature of 165ºF. Flip the patties once halfway through. Enjoy!

Food Prep Tip: Refrigerate additional patties/balls in an air tight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.