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Low-FODMAP Zucchini & Tomato Frittata

IBS means every meal is a gamble — and this frittata was built to take that anxiety off the table. Every ingredient here is low-FODMAP, meaning minimal fermentable carbohydrates that trigger bloating, cramping, and unpredictable digestion. Eggs are one of the most gut-neutral proteins available. Zucchini sits comfortably within low-FODMAP guidelines. And garlic-infused olive oil delivers all the flavour of garlic — without the fructans that make regular garlic one of the biggest IBS triggers. A meal you can eat without bracing yourself afterward.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 200 g zucchini thinly sliced
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 20 g parmesan finely grated, optional

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the zucchini into rounds about 3–4mm (⅛ inch) thick. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the chives and parsley. Set everything aside before the pan heats up.
  2. Heat the garlic-infused olive oil in an oven-safe skillet (20–22cm / 8–9 inch) over medium heat. Add the zucchini slices in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until lightly golden on both sides. Garlic-infused oil is non-negotiable here — regular garlic is a major IBS trigger for most people.
  3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes until they just begin to soften. Scatter the chopped chives and parsley over the vegetables and stir gently.
  4. Preheat your grill/broiler to medium-high. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the black pepper, and whisk well. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the skillet. Cook on the stovetop over medium-low heat for 4–5 minutes until the edges are set but the centre is still slightly wobbly. Scatter parmesan over the top now if using.
  5. Transfer the skillet under the grill/broiler and cook for 3–4 minutes until the top is golden and fully set. Watch it carefully — it goes from perfect to overdone quickly. Remove, let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice and serve directly from the pan.