Kidney Health Recipes
Recipes
Nutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall health.
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![Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/apple_cranberry_walnut_salad.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, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, salad, side dish, snack
![Apple Puffs](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/apple_puffs.png)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, breakfast, dessert, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish
![Birthday Popcorn](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/birthday%20popcorn_320.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, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish, snack
![Bow-Tie Pasta Salad](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/bowtie-pasta.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, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, salad, side dish, snack
![Chicken Fajitas](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/chicken-fajitas.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
![coleslaw](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/coleslaw.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, dinner, dressing, easy, lunch, salad, side dish, snack
![Cranberry Ginger Apricot Chutney](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/cranberry_chutney_320.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, vegan, vegetarian, breakfast, dinner, dressing, easy, lunch, snack
![Cucumbers with Horseradish Dill Dip](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/cucumbers_with_horseradish_dill_dip.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, vegetarian, appetizer, dressing, easy, lunch, side dish, snack
![Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/easy_crock_pot_pulled_pork.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, transplant, high-protein, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, dinner, easy, main course
![Fiesta Salad](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/fiesta-salad_320.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-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, salad, side dish
![Flour Tortilla Chips](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/flour_tortilla_chips.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, vegan, vegetarian, easy, lunch, snack
![Garlic & Onion Popcorn Snack Mix](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/garliconion_popcorn_snaclk_mix.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-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, easy, snack
![Glazed Carrots](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/glazed_carrots.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, gluten-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish
![Granola Bar](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/granola_bar.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-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, easy, snack
![Green Bean Bundles](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/green-bean-bundles.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish
![mexican style stuffed peppers](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/mexican_stuffed_peppers.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, side dish
![Pasta Salad](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/pasta_salad_0.jpeg)
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, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, salad, side dish
![Pineapple Bar Cookies](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/pineapple_bar_cookies_0.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dessert, dinner, easy, lunch, snack
![Pineapple Frangelico Sorbet](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/pineapple_frangelico_sorbet.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, gluten-free, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, easy, lunch, snack
![Potluck Potatoes](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/potluck_potatoes.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, brunch, easy, lunch, side dish
![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
![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
![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
![Slow Cooker](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/slow-cooker.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, main course
![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
![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
![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
![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...
![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
![baked salmon and asparagus on a sheet pan with lemon](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/baked-delicious-salmon-green-asparagus-and-lemon-2023-11-27-05-13-37-utc.jpg)
diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, transplant, halal, high-protein, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, main course
![Apple Caramel Crisp](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_300_225/public/images/apple_caramel_crisp.jpg)