Chef Duane: Kidney-Friendly Pad Thai

Diet and nutritionDiet and meal planningCKD diet

Recipe by: Chef Duane

Meal TypeDinner, Lunch 
DietsLow cholesterol, Low fat, Low phosphorus, Low sodium 
Ingredients
Yield:
4 servings
  • ¼ cup dried tart cherries
  • ½ cup of hot water
  • 1 tsp white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons coconut amino
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (14-ounce) package rice noodles, cooked
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1, 16 oz package of Extra Firm Tofu, drained, and cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts - Optional
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
Kidney-Friendly Pad Thai
Directions
Prep: 30 min, Cook: 30 min, Total: 1 hr

  1. In a small bowl, mis cherries, miso paste and hot water and cover. Let sit until cherries are soft and tender, about 5-10 minutes. 

  2. Add to the bowl the coconut amino, rice vinegar, brown sugar, tamarind paste, tumeric, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, tamarind paste, turmeric, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  5. Pour the sauce over the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
  6. Add the cooked noodles, cabbage, bean sprouts, and tofu. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  7. Stir in the peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information

(Based on 1½ cup serving size)

With Peanuts:

  • Calories: 380
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.95g
  • Sodium: 163mg
  • Potassium: 395mg
  • Calcium: 269mg
  • Phosphorus: 178mg

Without Peanuts:

  • Calories: 340
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.33g
  • Sodium: 161mg
  • Potassium: 342mg
  • Calcium: 263mg
  • Phosphorus: 154mg

This content is provided for informational use only and is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for the medical advice of a healthcare professional.