Kidney Health Recipes
Recipes
Nutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall health.
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![Fresh Pineapple with Strawberry Lemon Thyme Sorbet](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/pineapple_with_strawberry_lemon_thyme_sorbet.jpg)
CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, dessert, easy
![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
![Sweetheart Tarts](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/sweetheart_tarts.jpg)
CKD Stage 1, 2, transplant, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, vegetarian, breakfast, dessert, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack
![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
![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
![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
![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)