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MAIN DISHES

Explore our curated collection of KIDNEY-FRIENDLY main dishes designed to tantalize your taste buds while prioritizing your well-being.

KIDNEY-FRIENDLY Chicken & Broccoli Bowl

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, salad or cooking

  • 12 oz chicken breast, boneless, raw, broiler/fryer, met only

  • 1 cup broccoli flower clusters, raw, florets

  • 3 tbsp toasted onion

  • 6 fl oz water, municipal

  • 1/4 cup vinegar, balsamic

 

Instructions:

  • In a 12-inch non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside.

  • Blend toasted onion with water and vinegar. In the same skillet, add broccoli and toasted onion mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat.

  • Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve, if desired, over hot cooked rice.

 

 

*While shopping ALWAYS check the label and choose low sodium,  low phosphorus, and avoid dairy or choose dairy low in phosphorus.

 

*Recipes are considered kidney-healthy. However, if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, or another disease, always consult a healthcare provider or dietitian when preparing food for yourself or someone with medical dietary needs to ensure the recipe suits their specific situation. 

 

 

 

KIDNEY-FRIENDLY BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Ingredients:

  • 2 pita bread, 6 ½” size

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium barbecue sauce

  • ¼ cup purple onion

  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

  • 4 oz chicken, cooked

  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

 

NOTE: If you have kidney disease, use feta cheese sparingly due to phosphorous.

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 ° F.

  • Spray the baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place 2 pitas on the sheet.

  • Spread 1 ½ tablespoon BBQ sauce on each pita.

  • Chop onion and spread over pitas.

  • Cube Chicken and spread over pitas.

  • Sprinkle feta cheese and garlic powder over pitas.

  • Bake for 11-13 minutes.

 

 

*While shopping ALWAYS check the label and choose low sodium,  low phosphorus, and avoid dairy or choose dairy low in phosphorus.

 

*Recipes are considered kidney-healthy. However, if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, or another disease, always consult a healthcare provider or dietitian when preparing food for yourself or someone with medical dietary needs to ensure the recipe suits their specific situation. 

 

KIDNEY-FRIENDLY Beef Stir-Fry

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil

  • ½ teaspoon sugar

  • 2 tablespoons water, separated

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 3 Tablespoons canola oil, separated

  • 12 ounces beef round tip, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 cup onions, sliced

  • ¼ teaspoon ground red chili pepper (or to taste)

  • 1 tablespoon sherry

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce, reduced sodium

  • Optional garnish: parsley

 

Instructions:

  • In a large bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and add the beef. Marinate for 20 minutes.

  • In a separate bowl, combine the rest of the cornstarch and water. Set aside.

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a skillet and add the meat mixture. Cook until the meat begins to brown.

  • Add green bell peppers, onion, and chili pepper. Add sherry, and then stir-fry it all for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

  • Thicken with cornstarch and water mixture to your liking.

 

 

*While shopping ALWAYS check the label and choose low sodium,  low phosphorus, and avoid dairy or choose dairy low in phosphorus.

 

*Recipes are considered kidney-healthy. However, if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, or another disease, always consult a healthcare provider or dietitian when preparing food for yourself or someone with medical dietary needs to ensure the recipe suits their specific situation. 

 

KIDNEY-FRIENDLY Honey Salmon

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Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons honey

  • ¾ teaspoon grated lemon peel

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon hot water

  • 16 oz of salmon fillets

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 cups arugula

 

Instructions:

  • Place honey, grated lemon peel, ground black pepper, garlic power, and hot water in a small bowl and whisk until blended. Rub mixture over salmon fillets.

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spice-rubbed salmon fillets and cook for 2 minutes on each side.

  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes, until fish turns opaque throughout and flakes easily when tested with a fork.

  • Arrange 1/2 cup arugula on each plate. Place salmon fillet on top of arugula and serve.

 

 

*While shopping ALWAYS check the label and choose low sodium,  low phosphorus, and avoid dairy or choose dairy low in phosphorus.

 

*Recipes are considered kidney-healthy. However, if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, or another disease, always consult a healthcare provider or dietitian when preparing food for yourself or someone with medical dietary needs to ensure the recipe suits their specific situation. 

BBQ Chickn Pizza
Chicken & Broccoli Bowl
Beef Stir-Fry
Honey Salmon
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