Kidney Friendly Recipes

Kidney Friendly Recipes

Renal dietitians help develop, source and adapt recipes to make them suitable for a kidney friendly diet.

A kidney friendly diet is foods and drinks that are better for people living with chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. When kidneys stop working well, they can’t process foods the same as healthy kidneys. Tip: Use the search bar at the top of the page to look for particular ingredients i.e. pie – relevant recipes should pop up! Check out some recipes here:

Sage Butter Gnocchi

Portions: 6Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients 4 large potatoes (~5 cups), peeled & diced1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting¼ tsp salt1 egg, large4 tablespoons …
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Lemon Dill Tofu

Servings: makes 2 servings Ingredients For the tofu: 1 package extra-firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and pressed1 tsp cooking oil For the dressing: 1 garlic clove 3 tbsp fresh lemon …
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Pininyahang Manok

(Filipino Pineapple Chicken) Servings: makes 6 servings (approx 1 cup per serving) Ingredients 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2×2 inch chunks14 oz (1 can) Pineapple chunks …
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Breakfast Bars with Strawberries

Servings: makes 4 servings Ingredients Strawberries, fresh 1 container (454 g or 1 pound)White sugar 2 tbspCorn Starch 2 tspWhole wheat flour 1 cupRolled oats 1 ¼ cupsBrown sugar  ½ …
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Beef Lentil Taco

Servings: makes 4 servings Ingredients Filling 1 lb ground beef2 cups canned brown lentils½ cup yellow onion, chopped1 tbsp chili powder1 ½ tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground black …
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Carrot Pineapple Muffins

Servings: Makes 12 muffins – serving size: 1 muffin Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour2/3 cup white sugar1 tsp baking soda1 tsp ground cinnamon1/8 tsp ground …
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Easy Tuna Pasta

Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil2 cloves of garlic, minced1 can of tuna, drained2 tsp lemon juice1 tsp dried parsley (optional substitute: 1 tbsp fresh parsley, …
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Turkey Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

Servings: 6 (1 1/3 cup) Ingredients 5 cups low sodium chicken broth1/2 cup quick-cooking wild rice, uncooked1/2 cup celery1/2 cup onion1/2 cup red bell pepper2 garlic cloves1/2 …
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White Bean & Beef Meatballs with Spaghetti

Servings: Makes 24 meatballs Ingredients 1lb lean ground beef1 cup no-salt-added canned white beans1 egg1 tsp Italian seasoning1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp ground black pepper Directions Drain and rinse …
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Lemon Pepper Hummus

Servings: Makes 10 Servings (1/4 cups each) Ingredients 30 ounces canned chickpeas (2 cans)1/3 cup olive oil1 lemon, juiced1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper seasoning1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Directions Drain …
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Minestrone Soup

Servings: Makes 6 Servings (1.5 cups each) Ingredients 2 tbsp canola oil1 cup onion, diced2 cups celery, chopped1 cup carrot, peeled and chopped (boil before adding to …
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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Servings: Makes 16 servings per 1/4 cup serving size Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup bottled roasted red peppers1 cup reduced-fat sour cream4 teaspoons hot sauce2 cups …
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Strawberry Delight

Servings: Makes 8 servings Ingredients 16 ounces fresh or frozen strawberries1/3 cup pecans1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup butter1/4 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice7 ounces marshmallow …
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Chickpea Cauliflower Curry

Servings: Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 medium head of cauliflower1 can (15 ounce) of chickpeas 2 Tbsp curry powder1 medium white or yellow onion1 clove garlic1 …
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Picnic Pasta Salad

Servings: Makes 10 servings Ingredients 1 box or 16 oz penne pasta                                                                     ½ cup red onion, chopped                                                                       1 cup red pepper, …
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Dazzling Dilly Fish

Servings: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 (4oz) Fish fillets (salmon, pickerel, tilapia or other type)Sauce: 1/2 package of whipped cream cheese 4 or more minced garlic1/2 …
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Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Servings: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 Tablespoons lime juice 4 Tablespoons lemon juice 5 Tablespoons water 4 Tablespoons natural peanut butter 4 Teaspoon …
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Tofu Fried Rice

Servings: Makes 4 servings Ingredients Rice and Vegetables 1 – 8 ounce package of extra firm tofu *If you don’t like tofu, you can substitute 1 cup …
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Cranberry Spare Ribs

Servings: Makes 12 servings Ingredients 3 lbs (1.5 kg) Spare ribs1/4 Cup brown sugar3 Tablespoons flour1/4 Teaspoon dry mustard1/4 Teaspoon ground garlic cloves14 oz Can of …
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Holiday Cheese Ball

Servings: Makes 15 servings (1 serving = 30 ml or 2 tablespoons) Ingredients 1 Package (250g brick) of cream cheese1/2 Cup crushed pineapple, drained1/2 Cup green pepper, …
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Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Ingredients Servings: Makes six burrito bowls Rice: 1 1/2 cup white rice, dry and uncooked Chipotle Dressing: 1/4 Cup yogurt1/4 Cup mayonnaise1 Lime juiced to taste1 Teaspoon smoked …
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Lemon Raspberry Loaf

Lemon Raspberry Loaf

Ingredients Servings: 1 slice (loaf makes 12 slices) 1 ¾ cups flour½ cup sugar2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 cup lemon yogurt¼ cup vegetable oil2 eggs1 …
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Slow Cooker Venison Fajitas

Ingredients Servings: 5 5 flour tortillas1lb venison (or any unsalted meat –examples pork/chicken/beef)1 medium red bell pepper, diced1 medium green bell pepper, diced1 medium sweet onion, diced2 …
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Salmon Patties

Salmon Patties

Ingredients Servings: 4 2 cans (142 g each) of skinless, boneless sockeye salmon, drained and rinsed 1 large egg, slightly beaten½ cup finely diced white onion½ cup …
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Spaghetti-Basil Frittata

Spaghetti-Basil Frittata

Ingredients Servings: 4(1 Wedge) 4 large eggs2 large eggs whites2 Tbsp fresh Basil1/4 tsp black pepper1/3 cup green onion1/3 cup 1% low far milk2 ounces mozzarella cheese2-1/2 …
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Baked Berry Oatmeal

Baked Berry Oatmeal

A filling breakfast that you can make ahead to last you all week. Ingredients Makes 9 Servings: 1/4 cup butter3 cups rolled oats1 1/2 cups unsweetened …
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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salad

This is a perfect summer dish – light but packed with flavour. Makes 6 servings Ingredients Salsa: 3 Mangos, diced1 medium red bell pepper, diced½ cup red onion, diced¼ …
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Cauliflower Steak

Try this vegetable version of a classic: seared cauliflower with spices. Makes six servings Ingredients 1 Head of Cauliflower, medium to large size¼ cup oil, I used …
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Apple Spice Muffins

A simple spice muffin good for breakfast or a treat! Servings: 12Serving size: 1 Muffin Click for Printable PDF Ingredients 1 cup Sugar1/3 cup Canola Oil2 large …
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Beef Barley Stew

Switch things up and make this hearty soup for supper one night! Servings: 6 (serving size: 1 ¼ cups) Ingredients 1 cup pearl barley, uncooked½ cup onion1 …
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Broccoli and Apple Salad

Serves 8 (1 portion=3/4 cup) Click for Printable PDF Ingredients ¾ cup low fat plain Greek yogurt¼ cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar4 cups fresh …
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Red Lentil Dahl

Welcome the cooler weather with this spicy, traditional dish. Click for Printable PDF Ingredients 1 cup red lentils, (measure 1 cup dry but presoak them for 12 …
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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Makes 2 loaves of 10 slices each- total of 20 portions. Each slice is approximately ¾ inches thick Ingredients 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (see …
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Cheddar and Rosemary Scones

A classic recipe of tasty scones adapted for those living with kidney disease or on dialysis. Servings:  6 large scones                  Ingredients: 2 cups all–purpose flour1 tablespoon …
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Cool & Crunchy Couscous Salad

A cool salad for these hot summer days! Click for Printable PDF Ingredients: ¾ cup Couscous 1 piece Chicken breast, boiled 1 medium Cucumber 1 medium …
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Chickpea Patties

A flavourful patty packed with protein. This recipes makes four servings. Click for Printable PDF Ingredients 2 green onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (540 ml) chickpeas, …
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Summer Strawberry Salad

Serve up a refreshing salad with fresh summer strawberries. Click for Printable PDF Serves 4 (1 portion=1 ¼ cup) Ingredients: 4 cups mixed greens            1 cup thinly sliced …
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Vanilla Smoothie

A smoothie alternative with protein and vanilla. Click for Printable PDF Serving: 1 Serving size: 9 ounces Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar (or sugar substitute)  1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounces pasteurized liquid egg white 3 tablespoons whipped topping Directions: 1. Combine all …
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Paksiw na Bangus*

*Paksiw na Bangus is a Filipino comfort food. It is usually eaten with rice. You can use other kinds of fish like haddock or basa …
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Renal Friendly Bran Muffins

Preheat oven to 400 F and lightly grease muffin tins. Mix together in small bowl: ¼ cup oil 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup honey 1 cup …
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Crispy Eggplant French Fries

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant 1 cup 1% low fat milk or low potassium milk alternative (Almond Milk, Rice Dream Original) 2 large eggs ¾ cup cornstarch ¾ cup dry unseasoned …
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Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini

(Printable Version) Ingredients 1 French baguette 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles 1/2 cup fig spread or preserves 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar glaze Makes 12 …
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Easy Chicken Souvlaki

A version of this classic dish that is designed for people living with kidney disease. This recipe makes four to six servings. Ingredients 8 chicken thighs …
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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

(printable version) Apples, raw, peeled and cut in small pieces 1 ½ cups Eggs 2 White Sugar 1 cup Oil ½ cup Water ¼ cup Vanilla 1 tsp Flour, all-purpose 1 ½ …
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Baked Thanksgiving Stuffing

Download/View PDF Recipe Makes: 8 servings  Ingredients: 1 cup celery2/3 cup onion, chopped 2/3 cup margarine, chopped 3 slices whole wheat bread, cubed 7 slices white bread, cubed1 …
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Mashed Cauliflower

(Printable Version) Makes 8 servings (1/2 cup per serving) Ingredients 1 large head (7-8 inch) Cauliflower, cut up 2 Tbsp Butter or margarine, melted Directions Boil cauliflower until it …
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Sausage Patties

(Printable Version) Makes 16 portions (1 portion = 1 patty)   Ingredients: Ground pork, lean   2 lbs (900g) Sugar, white   1 tsp (5ml) Sage, ground   ½ tsp (3ml) Marjoram, ground   ½ tsp …
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Cajun Style Chicken Thighs

(Printable Version) Makes 16 Servings (1 Thigh per Serving) Ingredients 16 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approximately 3-4 oz. each) 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil For the rub: 1 Tbsp. brown …
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