Baked Hake with Rice: Low-FODMAP Recipe with Lemon Flavor

If you’re following a low-FODMAP diet or have SIBO, this baked hake with rice recipe is perfect. The combination of white fish, whole-grain rice, and a fresh lemon touch is easy to digest and full of flavor.

Fish grilling on a metal rack over bricks
Fish grilling on a metal rack over bricks

The combination of white fish, whole-grain rice, and a fresh lemon touch is easy to digest and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 2 hake fillets (white fish, low in fat)

  • 1 cup brown rice (gluten-free)

  • 2 cups vegetable broth (low-FODMAP)

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 small garlic clove (optional, in small amounts)

  • Fresh parsley (low-FODMAP)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. Cook the brown rice in the vegetable broth until tender.

  3. Place the hake fillets in a baking dish, drizzle with lemon juice and zest, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  4. Bake the hake for 12-15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.

  5. Serve the rice on a plate, top with the hake, and garnish with fresh parsley.


This dish is easy to digest, making it ideal for a low-FODMAP or SIBO-friendly diet. Pair it with steamed zucchini or broccoli for a complete meal. Will you try this low-FODMAP hake recipe? Leave a comment and share how you customized it—I’d love to know!