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Low FODMAP sauce and dressing recipes

Sometimes, a meal really comes down to the sauce. A good sauce can elevate a simple dish and make it something really delicious. A bad sauce can do the opposite. So today we’re rounding up some really really good low FODMAP sauce and dressing recipes.

Low FODMAP sauce and dressing recipes

These sauce and dressing recipes are all low FODMAP, vegetarian or vegan and gluten free. Where possible, they have nut free, egg free and dairy free options as well.

The sauces run the gamut from tartar to vegan nuoc mam. There’s something for every dish and every dietary requirement. And if there isn’t? Let me know, and I’ll add it to my list of recipes to develop.

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Low FODMAP Nomato sauce

This Nomato sauce is designed to taste like a regular ol’ passata, pizza or pasta sauce, without any tomatoes at all. It is low FODMAP, Nightshade free, lower histamine and can be vegan as well.

Low FODMAP Nomato sauce
A delicious alternative to tomato based sauces for nightshade allergies/intolerances or histamine intolerances.
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An aerial image of a white speckled ceramic bowl filled with low FODMAP Nomato sauce. The bowl sits on a white marble in bright sunlight and two glasses of water sit in the top right corner.
An aerial image of a white speckled ceramic bowl filled with low FODMAP Nomato sauce. The bowl sits on a white marble in bright sunlight and two glasses of water sit in the top right corner.

Low FODMAP pasta sauce

A good quality pasta sauce should be something every low FODMAPper has in their back pocket. This one fits the bill – full of all the best flavours and none of the FODMAPs.

Low FODMAP pasta sauce
An easy and delicious onion and garlic free pasta sauce that everyone will love.
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An aerial view of three bowls of spaghetti tossed in low FODMAP pasta sauce on a white marble table. The table is in bright contrasting sunlight and glasses of sunlit water surround the bowls of pasta

Vegan, low FODMAP tartar sauce

My vegan fish fingers are simply not complete without a good squeeze of lemon and a dollop of low FODMAP vegan tartar sauce. This one is a super speedy sauce that goes perfectly on anything from salad to potatoes.

Low FODMAP vegan tartar sauce
A delicious and speedy tartar sauce that everyone can enjoy.
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A brightly lit aerial image of low FODMAP vegan tartar sauce in a white bowl surrounded by vegan fish fingers on a white speckled ceramic plate.
An aerial image of vegan fish fingers casually arranged on a white speckled ceramic plate atop a white marble table. A white bowl of vegan tartar sauce sits in the middle of the plate and three wedges of lemon are strewn amongst the fish fingers.

Low FODMAP salad dressing

A deliciously punchy yet balanced salad dressing that is rounded out perfectly with a bit of sweetness. I use this dressing on everything from a lettuce or radicchio salad to roasted vegetables.

Low FODMAP salad dressing
A quick and easy low FODMAP salad dressing that is straight up delicious.
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An aerial view of low FODMAP salad dressing and the ingredients used for it arranged on a sunlit white marble table. The ingredients are arranged in small white bowls

Low FODMAP avocado cilantro sauce

Perfect for tacos, chips and dip and everything in between, this Low FODMAP avocado cilantro sauce is one of my new favourites.

Low FODMAP avocado cilantro sauce
A delicious Low FODMAP avocado based sauce.
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An aerial sunlit image of low FODMAP avocado cilantro dressing in a food processor on a white marble table. Two glasses of water sit to the top left of the image, creating contrasting light and shadow.

Low FODMAP tahini dressing

For something a little creamier, this low FODMAP tahini dressing is your best friend. It’s vegan, deliciously sesame scented and can be adapted to suit any dish. I love adding some smoked paprika and drizzling it over potatoes.

Low FODMAP tahini salad dressing
A delicious creamy vegan and low FODMAP dressing.
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An aerial view of a low FODMAP tahini salad dressing in a white ceramic mug on a white marble table. The dressing is surrounded by ingredients that will be used in the salad.
An aerial image of a pale pink ceramic plate topped with tahini coleslaw. The plate sits atop a pale pink linen tablecloth.

Low FODMAP vegan gravy

Is gravy a dressing? I don’t know, but it is delicious so I’m including it. This gravy is gluten free, vegan AND low FODMAP. It’s also nut free and super speedy to make – no soaked cashews or boiled potatoes in sight.

Low FODMAP vegan gravy
All of your winter dreams have come true.
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A photo of a white speckled ceramic plate topped with vegan sausages, mash and peas. A hand extends out across the white marble table to pour gravy over the mash potato and some sunlit glasses of water sit to the top right of the image

Low FODMAP chilli oil

A delicious low FODMAP chilli oil should be on everyone’s list of important sauces. This one is from my cookbook, Intolerance Friendly Kitchen, and it pairs incredibly well with the vegan, gluten free dumplings in the book, too.

An aerial close up image of gluten free vegan dumplings on a bright blue ceramic plate. The dumplings are smothered in a bright red chilli oil.

Low FODMAP chilli crisp

Chilli crisp without onion and garlic? Say no more. This incredibly delicious sauce is Low FODMAP, vegan and gluten free.

Low FODMAP chilli crisp
An onion and garlic free chilli crisp.
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An aerial close up of low FODMAP chilli crisp in a glass bowl atop a white marble table

Low FODMAP dumpling dipping sauce

While we’re on the topic, every dumpling needs a good quality dipping sauce! This is another recipe from Intolerance Friendly Kitchen and builds on the chilli oil from the book.

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Low FODMAP dumpling sauce

And if you prefer to smother, rather than dip, your gluten free dumplings or wontons? I’ve got you.

Low FODMAP dumpling sauce
A delicious vegan Low FODMAP dumpling sauce.
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A brightly lit aerial image of gluten free wontons in a peanut butter sauce on a bright blue ceramic plate. The plate sits on a white marble table in contrasting sunlight.
A dark and moody aerial image of gluten free wontons in a dark ceramic bowl topped with a low FODMAP dumpling sauce. The bowl sits atop a dark steel backdrop

Low FODMAP vegan Worcestershire sauce

I originally developed this low FODMAP vegan Worcestershire sauce to go in my vegan bolognese recipe. Although I eventually took it out of the recipe for ease, this is still a great low FODMAP sauce recipe to have on hand.

Low FODMAP vegan Worcestershire sauce
For all your dietary friendly Worcestershire needs.
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Low FODMAP Ketchup

Tomato sauce (also called Ketchup in other places) doesn’t have a very high FODMAP threshold. Personally, I need to be able to go to town when I’m eating something that requires tomato sauce. This recipe is for those who, like me, cannot stop at a low FODMAP serving of commercial tomato sauce.

Low FODMAP tomato sauce/ketchup
A quick and easy recipe for a lower FODMAP alternative to commercial sauces.
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10 minute FODMAP friendly tomato ketchup from www.georgeats.com

Low FODMAP pizza sauce

Arguably the most important low FODMAP sauce of all, this pizza sauce is every bit as good as you remember. It’s quick and easy to make and goes perfectly with my gluten free pizza base recipe too.

Low FODMAP pizza base
An easy onion and garlic free way to make delicious pizzas.
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Low friendly pizza sauce from www.georgeats.com. Gluten free, nut free and vegetarian (vegan adaptable).

Low FODMAP vegetarian Caesar dressing

Is there anything better than Caesar dressing? It hits all the right notes: creamy, rich and full of flavour. This version is both vegetarian and low FODMAP, so everyone can enjoy the Caesar salad. If you’re vegan, however, fear not: there’s a vegan version below.

Vegetarian Caesar salad dressing
A delicious low FODMAP sauce that makes everything taste better.
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Vegetarian, Gluten Free and FODMAP Friendly Caesar Salad on a white plate atop a white marble table.
A vegetarian Caesar salad atop a large white ceramic serving platter. Other plates of Caesar salad and glasses of water surround the central serving platter which sits on a white marble table.

Low FODMAP vegan caesar dressing

And here it is! Vegan, low FODMAP Caesar salad dressing. Easy to make, even easier to eat, this dressing goes well on everything from salad to crispy potatoes.

Low FODMAP vegan Caesar salad dressing
An easy and delicious Caesar salad dressing that is egg free, vegan, dairy free and low FODMAP.
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Vegan Caesar salad dressing in a white ceramic bowl on a plate topped with crispy roast potatoes. The plate sits atop a white marble table.

Low FODMAP tomato mascarpone pasta sauce

This easy and delicious pasta sauce uses homemade lactose free mascarpone and other low FODMAP ingredients. Once the mascarpone is made, the sauce is a speedy and satisfying one that seems like it took more effort than it did.

Tomato mascarpone pasta sauce
A low FODMAP take on a mascarpone and tomato pasta sauce.
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An aerial view of three plates of tomato mascarpone pasta casually arranged on a pale pink linen tablecloth. The central plate is a bright sky blue ceramic plate that contrasts with both the linen and the bright red pasta.

Lactose free ricotta

Is ricotta a sauce? Who could say. I do know, however, that it makes a delicious topping for pizza, pasta, salad – basically anywhere you’d like some creamy goodness. This is a quick homemade version that uses lactose free milk for a lactose free ricotta.

Lactose free ‘ricotta’
An easy and delicious way to enjoy ricotta when you malabsorb lactose.
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An aerial image of a piece of toast on a mottled grey backdrop. The toast is topped with smashed peas, herbs, chili flakes and lactose free ricotta.

Lactose free mascarpone

While we’re on sauce worthy dairy, how about this lactose free mascarpone? It can be used in pasta sauces, on pizza, or really anywhere you need a bit of creamy goodness.

Lactose free mascarpone
A delicious recipe for lactose free mascarpone.
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an aerial view of a gluten free bagel half topped with FODMAP friendly 'pickled onion, easy carrot lox, capers and whipped mascarpone. The bagel sits atop a white ceramic plate bathed in sunlight.

Lactose free cottage cheese

Last one, I promise! Cottage cheese sauces are having a real moment right now, so I feel justified in including this lactose free cottage cheese recipe. You can use it, blended, as the creamy component of practically any sauce. My favourite way is the protein pasta below.

Lactose free cottage cheese
A great way to add some protein to your low FODMAP sauces and dressings.
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An aerial sunlit view of homemade lactose free cottage cheese. The cottage cheese is in a white speckled ceramic bowl surrounded by water glasses which create a light and shadow pattern over the image

Garlic infused ghee

Ok, I lied, one last ‘not quite sauce’. I’ve included this garlic infused ghee because it adds an incredible amount of low/lower FODMAP flavour to whatever it touches. I love adding it to other sauces (generally at the end) to add some incredible garlic flavour.

Garlic infused ghee
A delicious way to get some garlic back into your life.
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An aerial view of two jugs of freshly made garlic infused ghee sit on a white marble table in harsh sunlight. They are surrounded by water glasses and the light shines through creating shadows on the marble

Low FODMAP protein pasta sauce

I did mention my favourite way to use lactose free cottage cheese, so here it is. This low FODMAP sauce uses cottage cheese, canned beans, kale, basil and some parmesan for a deliciously-pesto like sauce that is sneakily packed with protein and greens. Nobody will be able to tell, I promise.

Green protein pasta sauce
A delicious protein and veg packed pesto-like sauce that will deceive all the fussy eaters.
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A side on sunlit view of a white ceramic plate topped with spaghetti in a green protein pasta sauce. The spaghetti is topped with grated parmesan, freshly cracked pepper and garlic infused oil. It sits atop a white stone benchtop and a glass of water sits to the right of the plate.

Low FODMAP pesto

Because where would we be without a low FODMAP pesto?

Low FODMAP pesto
A delicious alternative to the traditional, garlic heavy delicacy.
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An aerial image of the ingredients used for a FODMAP friendly pesto arranged in a group on a white marble table

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