Kidney Health Recipes
Recipes
Nutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall health.
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![poultry gravy](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/poultry_gravy.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dressing, side dish
![Pumpkin Pancakes](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/pumpkin_pancakes.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, breakfast, brunch, easy, main course
![Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/pumpkin_cream_cheese_muffins.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-calorie, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, breakfast, brunch, dessert, easy, snack
![Pumpkin Pepper Hummus](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/pumpkin_pepper_hummus.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, appetizer, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish, snack
![Renal-Friendly Ranch Cheese Ball](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/cheeseball_320.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, appetizer, snack
![Rice Cereal Treats](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/rice_cereal_treats.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dessert, snack
![Roasted Onion Garlic Pizza](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/roasted_onion_garlic_pizza.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, lunch, main course
![Rum Pear Tarts](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/pear_tarts.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-calorie, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, easy, lunch, snack
![Scrambled Egg Muffins](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/muffins_280.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, breakfast, brunch, easy, side dish, snack
![Spice Rubbed Corn](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/spicecorn_320.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack
![Strawberry Grand Marnier](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/strawberry_grand_marnier.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch, snack
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch, salad, side dish, snack
![Summer Vegetables](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/summerveg_320.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish
![Sweet Potato Wedges](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/sweet_potato_edges.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish, snack
![Tomato Free BBQ Sauce](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/tomato_free_bbq_sauce.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, dressing, easy, lunch, snack
![Turkey Bacon, Egg and Cheese Deviled Eggs](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/bacon-egg-and-cheese-deviled-eggs_320.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, appetizer, breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish, snack
![Vegetable Fried Rice](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/vegetable_fried_rice.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, lunch, side dish
![Tropical Chicken Risotto](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/tropical-chicken-risotto_320.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-sodium, dinner, lunch, main course
![Watermelon Spritzer](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/watermelon_spritzer.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, breakfast, brunch, dinner, drink, easy, lunch
![Yogurt Covered Fruit Salad](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/yogurt_covered_fruit_salad.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, breakfast, brunch, dessert, easy, salad, snack
To increase the potassium content of this recipe for people on peritoneal dialysis, use high potassium fruits such as mango, cantaloupe, honeydew, or banana.
![Zucchini Bread](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/zucchini_bread.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, kosher, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, appetizer, breakfast, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish, snack
![Zucchini Tortilla Bites](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/zucchini-tortilla_320.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, appetizer, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack
![Edamame Salad with Quinoa](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/edamamesalad_onpage.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-phosphorus, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, side dish
This bright and festive salad will be the perfect recipe to bring to your next picnic, potluck, or even to prepare for delicious lunches through the week! Enjoy the...
![Chicken Salad](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/chicken_salad.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, salad
![Carrot Cake](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/carrot_cake.jpg)
CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack
![Italian Phyllo Cups](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/italian_phyllo_cups_0.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, appetizer, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack
![Minestrone Soup](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/minestrone_soup.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, dairy-free, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, dinner, lunch, main course, side dish, soup
![BBQ Pineapple Chicken](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/bbq_pineapple_chicken.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, appetizer, dinner, lunch, main course, snack
![Linguine with Chickpeas, Broccoli, and Ricotta](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/linguine.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, dinner, easy, lunch, main course
The broiler is an unsung kitchen hero because it imparts a flavorful char in half the time that grilling takes. In this recipe, kale, broccoli and chickpeas crisp under...
![Grilled Romaine Salad](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/grilled_romaine_salad.png)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, lunch, main course, salad, side dish
![Couscous Salad with Tangy Dressing](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/couscous_saladwith_tangy_dressing.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, appetizer, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, salad, side dish
![Cauliflower Au Gratin](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/adobestock_169455641.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, salad, side dish
![Chicken Tortilla Casserole](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/chicken_tortilla_casserole.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, dinner, easy, lunch, main course
![](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/popsicle_pageimage.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, dessert, easy, quick, snack
This bright and refreshing treat is the perfect way to cool down in the summer heat. Tangy pineapple pairs with creamy cool coconut in the best way. Dates are used to...
![corn and bean salad](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/fire-roasted-mexican-black-bean-and-corn-salsa-2023-11-27-05-24-42-utc.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, appetizer, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish, snack
![pumpkin maple custard surrounded by fall leaves](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/autumn-food-pumpkin-puree-soup-leaves-autumn-ha-2023-11-27-05-12-03-utc.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dessert
![bowl of oatmeal with a scoop of peanut butter on top](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/top-view-closeup-of-an-oatmeal-with-bananas-nuts-2023-11-27-05-08-56-utc.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, breakfast, brunch, main course
![Apple Almond Galette](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/apple_almond_galette.jpg)
CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, brunch, dessert, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack
![Apple Caramel Crisp](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/apple_caramel_crisp.jpg)