Kidney Friendly Recipes (2024)

A kidney friendly diet is foods and drinks that are better for people living with chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. When kidneys stop working well, they can’t process foods the same as healthy kidneys. Tip: Use the search bar at the top of the page to look for particular ingredients i.e. pie – relevant recipes should pop up! Check out some recipes here:

Almond Parmesan Crusted Salmon

Portions: 2-4 Ingredients 12 oz salmon (340 g) 1 egg 2 tablespoons olive oil Breading…

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Filipino Chicken Macaroni Salad

Portions: 4 Ingredients 2 pieces Chicken breast 1 cup Elbow macaroni 1 piece Carrot, small…

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Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

Portions: 4 Ingredients For Sauce 1 cup low Sodium Chicken Broth1 tsp minced ginger 1…

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The Spicy Frittata

Portions: 4Serving Size: 3/4 cup Ingredients 2 small zucchinis1/2 cup onion3 garlic cloves1 small tomato2…

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Sage Butter Gnocchi

Portions: 6Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients 4 large potatoes (~5 cups), peeled & diced1 ½…

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Lemon Dill Tofu

Servings: makes 2 servings Ingredients For the tofu: 1 package extra-firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and…

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Pininyahang Manok

(Filipino Pineapple Chicken) Servings: makes 6 servings (approx 1 cup per serving) Ingredients 1 lb…

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Breakfast Bars with Strawberries

Servings: makes 4 servings Ingredients Strawberries, fresh1 container (454 g or 1 pound)White sugar2 tbspCorn…

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Beef Lentil Taco

Servings: makes 4 servings Ingredients Filling 1 lb ground beef2 cups canned brown lentils½ cup…

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Hoisin Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu

Servings: makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup rice, long grain or brown2 1/2 tbsp hoisin…

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Balsamic and Caramelized Onion Chicken Pizza

Serving size: 1/2 pizza Ingredients Sauce 1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp dried basil2 tsp dried…

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Carrot Pineapple Muffins

Servings: Makes 12 muffins – serving size: 1 muffin Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white…

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Easy Tuna Pasta

Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil2 cloves of garlic, minced1 can of tuna, drained2…

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Turkey Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

Servings: 6 (1 1/3 cup) Ingredients 5 cups low sodium chicken broth1/2 cup quick-cooking wild…

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Servings: Makes 24 meatballs Ingredients 1lb lean ground beef1 cup no-salt-added canned white beans1 egg1…

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Lemon Pepper Hummus

Servings: Makes 10 Servings (1/4 cups each) Ingredients 30 ounces canned chickpeas (2 cans)1/3 cup…

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Servings: Makes 16 servings per 1/4 cup serving size Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup…

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Strawberry Delight

Servings: Makes 8 servings Ingredients 16 ounces fresh or frozen strawberries1/3 cup pecans1/2 cup all-purpose…

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Chickpea Cauliflower Curry

Servings: Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 medium head of cauliflower1 can (15 ounce) of chickpeas…

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Picnic Pasta Salad

Servings: Makes 10 servings Ingredients 1 box or 16 oz penne pasta ½ cup…

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Dazzling Dilly Fish

Servings: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 (4oz) Fish fillets (salmon, pickerel, tilapia or other type)Sauce:…

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Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Servings: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 Tablespoons lime juice 4 Tablespoons lemon juice 5 Tablespoons…

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Tofu Fried Rice

Servings: Makes 4 servings Ingredients Rice and Vegetables 1 – 8 ounce package of extra…

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Cranberry Spare Ribs

Servings: Makes 12 servings Ingredients 3 lbs (1.5 kg) Spare ribs1/4 Cup brown sugar3 Tablespoons…

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Holiday Cheese Ball

Servings: Makes 15 servings (1 serving = 30 ml or 2 tablespoons) Ingredients 1 Package…

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Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Ingredients Servings: Makes six burrito bowls Rice: 1 1/2 cup white rice, dry and uncooked…

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Italian meatballs with parsley and parmesan

Ingredients Servings: Makes 30-35 balls (1 portion=4 meatballs) Eggs, beaten – 4 largeBread crumbs, dry,…

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Lemon Raspberry Loaf

Ingredients Servings: 1 slice (loaf makes 12 slices) 1 ¾ cups flour½ cup sugar2 tsp…

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Slow Cooker Venison Fajitas

Ingredients Servings: 5 5 flour tortillas1lb venison (or any unsalted meat –examples pork/chicken/beef)1 medium red…

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Salmon Patties

Ingredients Servings: 4 2 cans (142 g each) of skinless, boneless sockeye salmon, drained and…

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Spaghetti-Basil Frittata

Ingredients Servings: 4(1 Wedge) 4 large eggs2 large eggs whites2 Tbsp fresh Basil1/4 tsp black…

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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salad

This is a perfect summer dish – light but packed with flavour. Makes 6 servings…

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Cauliflower Steak

Try this vegetable version of a classic: seared cauliflower with spices. Makes six servings Ingredients…

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Apple Spice Muffins

A simple spice muffin good for breakfast or a treat! Servings: 12Serving size: 1 Muffin…

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Beef Barley Stew

Switch things up and make this hearty soup for supper one night! Servings: 6 (serving…

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Broccoli and Apple Salad

Serves 8 (1 portion=3/4 cup) Click for Printable PDF Ingredients ¾ cup low fat plain…

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Magical Ginger Cookies for the Holidays

Get into the holiday spirit with this classic cookie. Makes 24 Cookies/Serving Size: 1 Cookie…

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Lemon Basil Pork Chops

A flavourful twist on the classic pork chop.

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Red Lentil Dahl

Welcome the cooler weather with this spicy, traditional dish. Click for Printable PDF Ingredients 1…

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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Makes 2 loaves of 10 slices each- total of 20 portions. Each slice is approximately…

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Cheddar and Rosemary Scones

A classic recipe of tasty scones adapted for those living with kidney disease or on…

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A cool salad for these hot summer days! Click for Printable PDF Ingredients: ¾ cup…

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Chickpea Patties

A flavourful patty packed with protein. This recipes makes four servings. Click for Printable PDF…

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Summer Strawberry Salad

Serve up a refreshing salad with fresh summer strawberries. Click for Printable PDF Serves 4…

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Green Pea Egg Salad

A new take on an old classic.

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Vanilla Smoothie

A smoothie alternative with protein and vanilla. Click for Printable PDF Serving: 1 Serving size:…

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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

A sweet treat with a cake base and cream cheese cool whip topping.

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Turkey and Veggie Wrap

A simple sandwich – easy to make for lunch at home or on the go.

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Brown Sugar Meatloaf

A kidney-friendly take on this classic recipe.

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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

A kidney friendly treat that uses only a small amount of pumpkin, keeping potassium low.

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Swedish Meatballs

A kidney friendly option for regular dinners or holiday meals!

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Zesty Chicken

Add some flavour to your chicken with this marinade!

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Frittata’s are not just for breakfast! Check out this yummy kidney-friendly recipe you can try…

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Paksiw na Bangus*

*Paksiw na Bangus is a Filipino comfort food. It is usually eaten with rice. You…

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Easy Salt-free Pickles

Kidney friendly pickle recipes.

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Homemade Salad Dressings

Making your own salad dressings is a great to keep flavour while keeping your dressing…

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Simple Tofu Scramble

1 Tablespoon canola oil1 small package (454 g) medium-firm tofu

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Egg Roll in a Bowl

Portions: 6

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BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza

Serving Size: 1 Pita Pizza

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Servings: 5, Serving size: ½ cup

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Roast Lamb

Servings: 10, Serving size: 4 ounces

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Renal Friendly Bran Muffins

Preheat oven to 400 F and lightly grease muffin tins. Mix together in small bowl:…

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Crispy Eggplant French Fries

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant 1 cup 1% low fat milk or low potassium milk alternative…

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Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini

(Printable Version) Ingredients 1 French baguette 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2…

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Easy Chicken Souvlaki

A version of this classic dish that is designed for people living with kidney disease….

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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

(printable version) Apples, raw, peeled and cut in small pieces 1 ½ cups Eggs 2…

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