Haven’t decided what to make for your next cookout? Look no further! Here are a few kidney-friendly dishes that are both nutritious and delicious! Always keep in mind that kidney-friendly foods are those that are low in sodium, phosphorus, and potassium. Bring your dishes to life by adding a variety of spices, herbs, and oils. Happy cooking!
BBQ Pineapple Chicken
Ingredients
4 oz skinless chicken breast, diced into 2 inch cubes
20 oz can pineapple rings
2 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp dijon mustard
½ tsp wasabi paste
Directions
Remove pineapple rings from can and save the drained pineapple juice
Mix pineapple juice with garlic, mustard, and wasabi paste
Dice chicken breast into 2 inch cubes
Combine pineapple juice mixture and chicken together and marinate overnight in the refrigerator
Place the chicken pieces on skewers or grill on the bbq on a metal grate Barbecue chicken on a hot grill until the chicken is golden brown and is cooked in the center (5 to 10 minutes depending upon the temperature of your grill) Enjoy!
Pasta Salad
Ingredients
2 cups cooked fusilli pasta
½ small tomato, diced
½ red onion, diced
¼ cup olives, pitted and sliced
½ green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup cauliflower, chopped
Directions
Cook pasta according to directions on the box
Drain pasta. Add vegetables
Toss with your favorite low-fat dressing
Enjoy!
Cherry Berry Pie
Ingredients
1 cup canned, unsweetened cherries, drained, juice reserved
1 cup canned unsweetened raspberries, drained, juice reserved
¾ cup of the reserved cherry and raspberry juices (if necessary, add water to make ¾ cup)
¾ cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Pastry for 2-crust pie, unbaked
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine juices, sugar, and cornstarch
Cook over low heat until thick and clear, stirring often
Add cherries, raspberries and almond extract
Pour into pie shell
Cover with other pie shell and seal edges
Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes
Reduce heat to 375°F and continue baking for 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown
Source: National Kidney Foundation
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