Steamed Fish with Cabbage

Steaming keeps this meal about as gentle as cooking gets — fish and cabbage cook together over water rather than in oil, coming out tender without any browning or crisping to worry about.

Steamed preparations like this one are often easier to tolerate for people managing IBS or IBD, since they skip the fat and heavy seasoning that can be harder on a sensitive digestive system. A light seasoning of salt, pepper, and lemon juice is all the fish needs, and a drizzle of olive oil at the end adds just enough richness without overdoing it.