Healthy Kidney Meals by Renalogic
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving health and well-being for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or those at high risk, we’re excited to share this recipe that is delicious and kidney friendly.
We’re featuring Chicken Risotto. This recipe is designed to suit individuals at various stages of CKD, including those who have undergone a kidney transplant. It’s also great for people diagnosed with diabetes. Let’s dive in and discover how you can prepare this tasty and nutritious dish at home.
Meal: Chicken Risotto
Total Preparation Time: 90 minutes
Great for people with the following conditions: Diabetes, CKD Stages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Dialysis & Kidney Transplant.
Needed Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked basmati rice
- 1 chicken breast fillet
- 8 tablespoons of frozen green peas
- ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3 cloves of chopped garlic
- 4 tablespoons of chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons of canola oil
- Juice of ½ lime
Preparation Instructions:
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Cut the peppers into thin strips and reserve.
- Prepare the rice per package instructions to have 1 cup of cooked basmati rice.
- Cook the peas in water and drain. Season peas with lime, pepper (chopped) and 1 clove of chopped garlic.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and brown 1 chopped garlic clove and 2 tablespoons of chopped onion. Add the chicken, cumin and parsley (chopped). Sauté until cooked.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a different pan. Brown 1 clove of chopped garlic and 2 tablespoons of onion. Add the rice. Sauté and add water until the rice is warmed through.
- Combine the cooked rice with the peas, peppers and the chicken.
Serve it warm!
Nutritional information
Calories 367
Carbohydrates 35.7 g
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g
Protein 19.2 g
Fat 16.9 g
Saturated Fat 1.8 g
Sodium 93 mg
Potassium 381 mg
Calcium 57 mg
Phosphorus186 mg
We hope you enjoyed this edition of Healthy Kidney Meals by Renalogic. Remember, managing CKD doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste. With these recipes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal while also taking care of your kidney health. Stay tuned for more kidney-friendly recipes in upcoming blog posts. As always, we’re here to support you every step of the way on your journey to better health.
