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:
Portions: 6Serving Size: 1 cup
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4 large potatoes (~5 cups), peeled & diced1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting¼ tsp salt1 egg, large4 tablespoons …
Servings: makes 2 servings
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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 …
(Filipino Pineapple
Chicken)
Servings: makes 6 servings (approx 1 cup per serving)
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1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2×2 inch chunks14 oz (1 can) Pineapple chunks …
Servings: makes 4 servings
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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 …
Servings: makes 4 servings
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Filling
1 lb ground beef2 cups canned brown lentils½ cup yellow onion, chopped1 tbsp chili powder1 ½ tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground black …
Servings: makes 4 servings
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1 cup rice, long grain or brown2 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce*2 tbsp fresh lime juice1 454g package tofu, extra firm*1 tbsp canola …
Serving size: 1/2 pizza
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Sauce
1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp dried basil2 tsp dried oregano2 tsp balsamic vinegar1-2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
Topping (for one pizza)
2oz (roughly …
Servings: Makes 12 muffins – serving size: 1 muffin
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour2/3 cup white sugar1 tsp baking soda1 tsp ground cinnamon1/8 tsp ground …
Servings: 2
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2 tbsp olive oil2 cloves of garlic, minced1 can of tuna, drained2 tsp lemon juice1 tsp dried parsley (optional substitute: 1 tbsp fresh parsley, …
Servings: 6 (1 1/3 cup)
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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 …
Servings: Makes 24 meatballs
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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 …
Servings: Makes 10 Servings (1/4 cups each)
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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 …
Servings: Makes 6 Servings (1.5 cups each)
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2 tbsp canola oil1 cup onion, diced2 cups celery, chopped1 cup carrot, peeled and chopped (boil before adding to …
Servings: Makes 16 servings per 1/4 cup serving size
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4 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup bottled roasted red peppers1 cup reduced-fat sour cream4 teaspoons hot sauce2 cups …
Servings: Makes 8 servings
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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 …
Servings: Makes 6 servings
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1 medium head of cauliflower1 can (15 ounce) of chickpeas 2 Tbsp curry powder1 medium white or yellow onion1 clove garlic1 …
Servings: Makes 10 servings
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1 box or 16 oz penne pasta ½ cup red onion, chopped 1 cup red pepper, …
Servings: Makes 4 servings
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4 (4oz) Fish fillets (salmon, pickerel, tilapia or other type)Sauce: 1/2 package of whipped cream cheese 4 or more minced garlic1/2 …
Servings: Makes 4 servings
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4 Tablespoons lime juice 4 Tablespoons lemon juice 5 Tablespoons water 4 Tablespoons natural peanut butter 4 Teaspoon …
Servings: Makes 4 servings
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Rice and Vegetables
1 – 8 ounce package of extra firm tofu *If you don’t like tofu, you can substitute 1 cup …
Servings: Makes 12 servings
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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 …
Servings: Makes 15 servings (1 serving = 30 ml or 2 tablespoons)
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1 Package (250g brick) of cream cheese1/2 Cup crushed pineapple, drained1/2 Cup green pepper, …
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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 …
Ingredients
Servings: Makes 30-35 balls (1 portion=4 meatballs)
Eggs, beaten – 4 largeBread crumbs, dry, white – 1/3 cup (75ml)Parmesan cheese, grated – ¼ cup …
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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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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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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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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 …
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 …
This is a perfect summer dish – light but packed with flavour.
Makes 6 servings
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Salsa:
3 Mangos, diced1 medium red bell pepper, diced½ cup red onion, diced¼ …
Try this vegetable version of a classic: seared cauliflower with spices. Makes six servings
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1 Head of Cauliflower, medium to large size¼ cup oil, I used …
A simple spice muffin good for breakfast or a treat!
Servings: 12Serving size: 1 Muffin
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1 cup Sugar1/3 cup Canola Oil2 large …
Switch things up and make this hearty soup for supper one night!
Servings: 6 (serving size: 1 ¼ cups)
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1 cup pearl barley, uncooked½ cup onion1 …
Serves 8 (1 portion=3/4 cup)
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¾ cup low fat plain Greek yogurt¼ cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar4 cups fresh …
Get into the holiday spirit with this classic cookie.
Makes 24 Cookies/Serving Size: 1 Cookie
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose white flour …
Welcome the cooler weather with this spicy, traditional dish.
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1 cup red lentils, (measure 1 cup dry but presoak them for 12 …
Makes 2 loaves of 10 slices each- total of 20 portions.
Each
slice is approximately ¾ inches thick
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (see …
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 …
A cool salad for these hot summer days!
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Ingredients:
¾ cup Couscous 1 piece Chicken breast, boiled 1 medium Cucumber 1 medium …
A flavourful patty packed with protein. This recipes makes four servings.
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2 green onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (540 ml) chickpeas, …
Serve up a refreshing salad with fresh summer strawberries.
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Serves 4 (1 portion=1 ¼ cup)
Ingredients:
4 cups mixed greens 1 cup thinly sliced …
A smoothie alternative with protein and vanilla.
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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 …
A sweet treat with a cake base and cream cheese cool whip topping.
A kidney friendly treat that uses only a small amount of pumpkin, keeping potassium low.
Frittata’s are not just for breakfast! Check out this yummy kidney-friendly recipe you can try for any meal of the day.
*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 …
Making your own salad dressings is a great to keep flavour while keeping your dressing kidney friendly.
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 …
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 …
(Printable Version)
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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 …
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 …
(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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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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …