Kidney Diet

Delights
Kidney-Friendly Recipes from
the DaVita® Kitchen
Vol. 6, Winter Edition
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Delights
Dear Reader,

We are delighted to share this collection of winter recipes from our library
of more than 900 kidney-friendly recipes. This cookbook is part of a series
of kidney-friendly cookbooks created to help you and your loved ones Manage Your Diet
manage chronic kidney disease through diet and nutrition. Originally
developed by DaVita dietitians to better serve our more than 168,000 with DaVita’s
patients, these recipes are available to the entire kidney care community Online Diet Tools
at DaVita.com/Recipes.

Seasonal recipes bring new ideas and ingredients for kidney-friendly meals.
From Holiday Morning French Toast to Stephanie's Wholesome Lasagna, DaVita.com/
you're sure to find satisfying meal ideas for the entire winter season. DietHelper
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the DaVita Diet Helper™. These resources help you manage your diet and
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We hope you enjoy all the delicious offerings in the following pages.
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 Dialysis
 Diabetes

Barley and Beef Stew

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Sara from California.
Portions: 6 Serving size: 1-1/4 cups
Calories: 246, Protein: 22 g, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 51 mg, Sodium: 222 mg, Potassium: 369 mg, Phosphorus: 175 mg, Calcium:
30 mg, Fiber: 6.3 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 3 meat, 1 vegetable, medium potassium, 1 starch. Carbohydrate choices: 1-1/2.

Ingredients Helpful hints

• 1 cup pearl barley, uncooked • 1/2 cup onion • F or a CKD non-dialysis lower
• 1 pound lean beef stew meat • 1 large stalk celery protein diet, decrease beef to
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose • 1 garlic clove 8 ounces per recipe. Protein
white flour • 2 medium carrots is decreased to 14 grams
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 2 bay leaves per serving.
• 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash onion • F reeze extra stew in single
• 2 tablespoons canola oil herb seasoning serving portions and reheat in the
microwave for a quick meal later.
Preparation
1. Soak barley in 2 cups of water for 1 hour.
2. Dice onion and celery. Mince garlic clove. Slice carrots 1/4-inch thick.
Cut beef into 1-1/2 inch cubes.
3. Place flour, black pepper and stew meat in a plastic bag. Shake to dust stew Stay Employed,
meat with flour.
4. Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart pot and brown the stew meat. Remove meat Stay Healthy
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5. Sauté and stir onion, celery and garlic in meat drippings for 2 minutes. Explore the benefits of
Add 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Return meat to the pot.
Add bay leaves and salt. Reduce heat to a simmer. staying on the job while
6. Drain and rinse barley, then add to the pot. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
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Broccoli-Onion Latkes  Dialysis

 Diabetes

(Pancakes)
Recipe created by Emily, daughter of DaVita renal dietitian Marjorie from Arizona.
Portions: 4 Serving size: 1 large latke or 2 small latkes
Calories: 140, Protein: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Fat: 10 g, Cholesterol: 106 mg, Sodium: 58 mg, Potassium: 276 mg, Phosphorus: 101 mg, Calcium: 50
mg, Fiber: 2.1 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 1/2 meat, 1 vegetable, medium potassium, 1-1/2 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 1/2.

Ingredients Helpful hint

• 3 cups broccoli florets • P
 otato latkes, traditionally served
• 1/2 cup onion during Hanukkah, contain more
• 2 large eggs than 600 mg potassium for a
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose white flour comparable serving unless the
• 2 tablespoons olive oil potatoes are soaked or boiled to
reduce potassium. Broccoli-Onion
Preparation Latkes are a good low-potassium
alternative.
1. Dice broccoli and chop onion.
2. Boil the diced broccoli in a small amount of water for 5 minutes; drain.
3. Break eggs into a medium bowl and beat. Add the flour and mix well.
4. Add the broccoli and onion and stir into the flour/egg mixture until
well mixed.
5. Add olive oil to a frying pan and heat. Get DaVita
6. Drop the mixture by spoonfuls into the hot oil, making 4 equal portions
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Roasted Turkey Breast with  Dialysis

 Diabetes

Salt-free Herb Seasoning

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Sara from California.
Portions: 10 Serving size: 3 ounces
Calories: 203, Protein: 25 g, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Fat: 11 g, Cholesterol: 76 mg, Sodium: 88 mg, Potassium: 265 mg, Phosphorus: 184 mg,
Calcium: 20 mg, Fiber: 0.1 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 3 meat. Carbohydrate choices: 0.

Ingredients Helpful hints

• 3-pound fresh turkey breast half, bone-in, with skin • D
 ivide turkey slices into 2- to
• 1/4 cup butter 3-ounce servings, and refrigerate
• 1 tablespoon salt-free herb seasoning blend or freeze for sandwiches or a quick
• 1/4 cup onion meal later.
• U
 se an herb seasoning with garlic
Preparation for optimal flavor.
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Finely mince onion. Melt butter and add onion and herb seasoning blend.
Divide mixture in half.
3. In a large roasting pan or skillet, place turkey breast skin side down.
Coat with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mixture.
4. Turn breast over and loosen the skin with your fingers. Spread 3 Get No-Cost Kidney
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Stephanie’s Wholesome  Dialysis

 Diabetes

Lasagna
Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Dana from Georgia.
Portions: 8 Serving size: 1/8 pan
Calories: 487, Protein: 25 g, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Fat: 23 g, Cholesterol: 100 mg, Sodium: 214 mg, Potassium: 492 mg, Phosphorus: 242 mg, Calcium:
110 mg, Fiber: 2.8 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 3 meat, 3 starch, 1/2 vegetable, medium potassium, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 3.

Ingredients Helpful hints

• 8 ounces whipped cream cheese • 2 large eggs • I ncrease the vegetable
• 1 small Roma tomato • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic portions if you do not need
• 1/2 cup Portobella mushroom • 1 tablespoon dried basil a low-potassium diet.
• 1/2 cup zucchini • 1 tablespoon dried oregano • L asagna is a great food to make
• 1/2 cup kale • 4 tablespoons olive oil and freeze for a later date.
Consider doubling the recipe to
• 1 pound lean ground beef • 8 oven-ready lasagna noodles
make two batches at a time.
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375° F. 7. In an 11-inch-by-7-inch pan, spread
2. Set cream cheese out to soften. 1/4 of the ground beef mixture on
Dice tomato. Slice mushroom and bottom of pan. Top with 4 uncooked
lasagna noodles. Spread half the
zucchini. Remove kale from stems
and chop coarsely. cream cheese mixture, about 1/4- Access DaVita
inch thick, over noodles.
3. Brown ground beef in a skillet.
Set aside. 8. Layer zucchini, sautéed mushrooms, Health Portal™
kale and remaining ground beef
4. In a medium bowl, combine softened mixture evenly over noodles.
cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, Exclusively for DaVita patients:
1 egg and 1/2-cup water. Mix well. 9. Repeat noodle and cream cheese
layer. Top with diced tomato. Cover Take control of your health by
5. In another bowl, combine cooked with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Health and Lifestyle Benefits of Home Dialysis:

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• Increased independence kidney function
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and toxin buildup4

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 Dialysis
 Diabetes

Turkey-Vegetable Chili
Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Robin from Connecticut.
Portions: 6 Serving size: 3/4 cup
Calories: 164, Protein: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 47 mg, Sodium: 214 mg, Potassium: 517 mg, Phosphorus: 189 mg,
Calcium: 56 mg, Fiber: 2.0 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 2 meat, 2 vegetables, medium potassium. Carbohydrate choices: 1/2.

Ingredients Helpful hints

• Nonstick cooking spray • 14 ounces canned stewed • S
 erve over cooked rice or pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil tomatoes, crushed for a filling meal.
• 1 pound lean ground turkey • 2 teaspoon chili powder • I f you are on a low-potassium diet,
• 1/2 cup onion • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin stick closely to the recommended
• 2 garlic cloves • 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika portion. Be sure to count it as 2
• 2 cups zucchini • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper servings of vegetables in your
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper daily meal plan to allow for the
potassium in this recipe.
Preparation
1. Chop onion and zucchini. Mince garlic cloves.
2. Spray pan with cooking spray and add oil.
3. Sauté ground turkey, onion, garlic and zucchini until squash is tender.
4. Drain excess liquid well.
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Diet types:
 CKD non-dialysis

Winter Holiday  Dialysis

 Diabetes

Cranberry-Glazed Pork Roast

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Judy from Pennsylvania.
Portions: 8 Serving size: 3 ounces
Calories: 257, Protein: 24 g, Carbohydrates: 29 g, Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 67 mg, Sodium: 102 mg, Potassium: 404 mg, Phosphorus: 209 mg,
Calcium: 31 mg, Fiber: 2.0 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 3 meat, 1 fruit, low potassium, 1/2 high calorie. Carbohydrate choices: 2.

Ingredients Helpful hints

• 2-pound boneless pork loin roast • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon • G
 laze may be prepared a day ahead,
• 3 medium seedless navel oranges • 1/4 teaspoon allspice refrigerated and reheated prior to
• 16 ounces canned whole cranberry • 2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar glazing the pork roast on the day
sauce of preparation.
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt • P
 airs well with green beans and
• 2 tablespoons water buttered noodles.
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• G
 arnish roast with a small sprig
of fresh rosemary, if desired, for
Preparation a festive touch.
1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Roll the pork 4. Mix cornstarch and water and stir
loin roast into a cylinder, then tie into cranberry mixture. Set aside.
with kitchen twine to secure. 5. Place pork roast on roasting rack
2. Zest one of the oranges and then in a shallow roasting pan and roast
juice all three oranges. Place juice for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes,
and zest in a small saucepan and stir cranberry mixture and pour Get Travel Help
bring to a boil. Cook until reduced over roast. Continue roasting for an
by half. additional 40 to 60 minutes or until
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3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, Receive assistance with your
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Diet types:
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 Dialysis
 Diabetes

Carrot-Apple Casserole
Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Maria from North Carolina.
Portions: 10 Serving size: 3/4 cup
Calories: 106, Protein: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 57 mg, Potassium: 206 mg, Phosphorus: 27 mg, Calcium: 22 mg,
Fiber: 2.4 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 1 fruit, low potassium, 1 vegetable, medium potassium, 1/2 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.

Ingredients Helpful hints

• 6 large carrots • S
 ix large carrots will yield 6 cups
• 4 large apples and 4 large apples will yield 4 cups
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose white flour when peeled and sliced.
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar • C
 asserole can be assembled ahead
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg of time.
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup apple juice

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Peel and slice carrots and apples. Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a
medium-sized pot. Boil carrots for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.
3. Layer carrots and apples in a large casserole dish.
4. Using a fork, mix flour, brown sugar and nutmeg in a small bowl. Mix in
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5. Sprinkle flour mixture over carrots and apples then drizzle with juice.
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 Dialysis
 Diabetes

Apples Baked in Cider

Recipe submitted by Davita dietitian Lynn from Minnesota.
Portions: 4 Serving size: 1 apple
Calories: 208 Protein: 0 g, Carbohydrates: 43 g, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 24 mg, Potassium: 263 mg, Phosphorus: 19 mg, Calcium: 32 mg,
Fiber: 3.9 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 2 fruit, medium potassium, 1/2 high calorie, 1/2 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 3.

Ingredients Helpful hint

• 4 medium baking apples • R
 educe portion to 1/2 apple and
• 1/3 cup brown sugar replace the sugar with a sugar
• 1 cup apple cider substitute blend for a diabetes-
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon friendly portion.
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons whipped topping

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Core apples and peel a strip from around the top of each apple.
Place apples in a small baking pan.
3. Combine brown sugar, cider, cinnamon and butter in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil and pour over apples. Get Support
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Diet types:
 CKD non-dialysis
 Dialysis
 Diabetes

Fabulous Hot Cocoa

Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Lynn from Maryland.
Portions: 1 Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 72, Protein: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 10 mg, Potassium: 100 mg, Phosphorus: 49 mg, Calcium: 26 mg,
Fiber: 1.8 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 1/2 fat, 1/2 high calorie. Carbohydrate choices: 1.

Ingredients Helpful hints

• 1 cup very hot water • A
 small amount of chocolate
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder may be safely incorporated into a
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar kidney diet. Consider daily intake,
• 2 tablespoons cold water portion size and your lab values for
potassium and phosphorus.
• 3 tablespoons whipped topping
• I f desired, use your favorite
sweetener product such as Splenda®
Preparation No Calorie Sweetener, granulated,
or stevia sweetener instead of
1. Heat one cup of water. sugar to reduce calories to 60 and
2. While water heats, mix cocoa powder and sugar in a cup. carbohydrate to 7 grams.
3. Add cold water and mix to form a thin paste.
4. Add hot water to cup. Stir to dissolve paste.
5. Top with whipped topping.
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Diet types:
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 Dialysis

Holiday Morning French Toast

Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Arlene from California.
Portions: 9 Serving size: 3-inch-by-4-inch piece
Calories: 432, Protein: 9 g, Carbohydrates: 63 g, Fat: 16 g, Cholesterol: 151 mg, Sodium: 380 mg, Potassium: 210 mg, Phosphorus: 136 mg, Calcium: 93 mg,
Fiber: 3.1 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 1 meat, 1 starch, 1 fruit, low potassium, 2 fat, 1-1/2 high calorie. Carbohydrate choices: 4.

Ingredients Helpful hints

• 3/4 cup brown sugar • 1 pound loaf Italian bread • T
 hree large apples yields
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter • 6 large eggs approximately 4-1/2 cups.
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon • 1-1/2 cups rice milk, unenriched Cut into chunks instead of slices
• 3 large tart apples • 1 tablespoon vanilla if preferred.
• 1/2 cup dried, sweetened • Powdered sugar • C
 ut into smaller 1 1/2-inch-by-2-
cranberries inch portions for lower calories
and carbohydrates.
Preparation
1. Peel, core and thinly slice or chop apples.
2. In a 13-inch-by-9-inch baking dish, combine brown sugar, melted butter and
one teaspoon of the cinnamon. Add apples and cranberries; toss well to coat.
3. Spread apple mixture evenly over bottom of the baking dish.
4. Cut bread into 3/4-inch slices and arrange on top of apples. Chat with Other
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 Dialysis
 Diabetes

Pumpkin Layer Cheesecake

Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Carey from North Carolina.
Portions: 10 Serving size: 1/10 of 9-inch round pan
Calories: 282, Protein: 5 g, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Fat: 21 g. Cholesterol: 92 mg, Sodium: 244 mg, Potassium: 130 mg, Phosphorus: 80 mg,
Calcium: 57 mg, Fiber: 0.6 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 1/2 milk, 1/2 starch, 3 fat, 1/2 high calorie. Carbohydrate choices: 1.

Ingredients Helpful hints

• 16 ounces cream cheese • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • S
 ubstitute one 9-inch prepared
• 3 tablespoons unsalted margarine • 2 large eggs graham cracker pie crust instead
• 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree of the spring form pan and
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice homemade graham cracker crust.
• 1/4 cup Splenda® No Calorie • T
 o reduce fat and cholesterol
Sweetener, granulated content substitute a 1/2 cup
low-cholesterol egg product
Preparation for 2 whole eggs.
1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Set cream 4. Set aside 1 cup of the cream • T
 op each piece of pie with whipped
cheese out to soften and melt cheese mixture and pour topping before serving, if desired.
margarine. remaining mixture over pie crust
2. In a medium bowl, combine in spring form pan.
graham cracker crumbs, 1 5. Combine the cup of cream cheese
tablespoon sugar and melted mixture with pumpkin puree and Access DaVita
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 Diabetes

Maple Pancakes
Recipe created by DaVita patient, Chef Ronald, and submitted by DaVita dietitian Maryam from Minnesota.
Portions: 5 Serving size: Two 4-inch pancakes
Calories: 226, Protein: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Fat: 10 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 350 mg, Potassium: 60 mg, Phosphorus: 90 mg,
Calcium: 118 mg, Fiber: 0.6 g. Renal and renal diabetic food choices: 2 starch, 2 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 2.

Ingredients Helpful hints

• 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup liquid low-cholesterol • T
 his recipe does not work with
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar egg substitute rice milk. Ask your dietitian to
• 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 cup liquid nondairy creamer recommend a nondairy creamer
• 2 tablespoons canola oil brand or alternative milk substitute.
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon maple extract • T
 o keep total breakfast sodium
intake low, use unsalted butter or
Preparation margarine on pancakes and avoid
salty breakfast meats.
1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 5. Cook over medium heat about
the flour, sugar, baking powder and 2 minutes on each side or until • S
 erve with syrup, fruit spread
or berries.
salt. Make a well in the center of the pancakes are golden. Flip the
dry mixture. Set aside. pancake when it has a bubbly
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine surface and edges are slightly dry.
the liquid egg substitute, nondairy To keep pancakes light and fluffy,
creamer, oil and maple extract. turn only once and avoid pressing

3. Add egg mixture all at once into

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