🥘 Ingredients

• 1½ lb / 24 oz (680 g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 2 tbsp (30 g) olive oil

• 2 tbsp (30 g) sesame oil

• 3 tbsp (45 g) low-sodium tamari

• 1 tbsp (15 g) fresh ginger, grated

• 1 tbsp (12 g) brown sugar

• 1 tbsp (15 g) rice wine vinegar

• 2 medium (300 g) zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons

• 2 medium (280 g) red bell peppers, thinly sliced

• 2 medium (160 g) carrots, peeled & julienned

• 3 stalks (90 g) green onions, green tops only, thinly sliced

• 12 oz (340 g) dried rice noodles

• 2 tbsp (16 g) sesame seeds, garnish

• Salt & pepper to taste

🔪 Instructions

1. Soak the noodles: Place rice noodles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak 8–10 minutes until just tender. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

2. Make the sauce: Whisk together tamari, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer, sear 2–3 minutes without stirring, then toss and cook another 1–2 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.

4. Stir-fry the vegetables: In the same pan, add sesame oil. Toss in the carrots first and cook 2 minutes, then add bell peppers and zucchini. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until just tender but still with a little bite.

5. Bring it together: Return the beef to the pan, add drained noodles, and pour sauce over everything. Toss well over high heat for 1–2 minutes until everything is coated and heated through.

6. Serve: Divide into bowls, top with green onion tops and sesame seeds.

Notes

• FODMAP check: Tamari is generally low FODMAP, but always verify your brand contains no wheat or added onion/garlic. San-J and Kikkoman Gluten-Free are reliable options.

• Beef swap: This works great with thinly sliced chicken breast or turkey cutlets if you want to rotate proteins again later in the week.

• Vegetable swap: Baby bok choy (the green leaves, FODMAP-safe in small amounts) or bean sprouts are great additions or substitutions.

• Make it spicy: A drizzle of chili-infused oil at the end adds heat without adding FODMAPs.