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  • Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Buffalo Chicken Dip

    How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Enjoy this warm, savory dip with raw veggies for a low-carb appetizer or snack. It’s perfect for entertaining, or enjoy it is a snack or side dish for lunch.


    15 min prep time


    30 min cook time


    16servings


    1/4 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Puree drained red peppers in a blender or food processor to make red pepper sauce.

    2. In a medium bowl mix cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth. Add pureed peppers and 2 teaspoons of Tabasco sauce. Stir until combined. Add the chicken and gently mix. Taste and add additional hot sauce if desired.

    3. Place mixture in a slow cooker for 2 to 3 hours on low heat, or bake in the oven at 350° F for 30 minutes.

    4. Serve warm dip with carrots, celery, cucumber, cauliflower for dipping, or make mini roll-ups by wrapping dip inside lettuce or cabbage leaves.

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    16 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/4 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      70

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      4.5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      25mg

      8%

    • Sodium
      110mg

      5%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      2g

      <1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        1g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      6g

    • Potassium
      97mg
      2%

    Ingredients

    roasted red peppers (drained)
    1/2 cup

    cream cheese (softened)
    4 oz

    reduced-fat sour cream
    1 cup

    hot sauce
    2 tsp

    cooked shredded chicken
    2 cup

  • Slow-Cooked Whole Chicken

    Slow-Cooked Whole Chicken

    How to Make Slow-Cooked Whole Chicken

    Did you know that you can cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker? This easy method results in tender, juicy chicken that cooks all day on its own. It’s perfect for hot summer months when you don’t want to have your oven on for hours cooking a whole chicken. Just start the chicken in the morning and by dinner time, you have a delicious chicken ready to go! And, you can make a simple pan gravy with the juices left in the slow cooker. Save leftover chicken for quick and easy lunches or dinners later in the week—check out this collection of easy leftover chicken recipes for ideas. And, save the bones and giblets to make your own chicken broth!


    5 min prep time


    8 hr cook time


    10servings


    3 oz

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Remove inside giblets from the chicken if they are included (save them for making chicken broth). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

    2. In a small bowl combine seasoning blend, pepper and garlic powder. Sprinkle half the seasonings inside the chicken. Rub the remaining seasoning on the outside of the chicken.

    3. Place the chicken breast-side-up in an oval slow cooker or neck-up in a round slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

    4. Remove chicken from bones and discard the skin. Serve now, or store cooked chicken in the fridge for 3-5 days.

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    Nutrition facts

    10 Servings



    • Serving Size

      3 oz


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      195

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      12g

      15%

      • Saturated Fat
        3.2g

        16%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      70mg

      23%

    • Sodium
      65mg

      3%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      1g

      <1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        0g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      21g

    • Potassium
      200mg
      4%

    Ingredients

    whole chicken
    1 (about 4 lbs)

    salt-free herb seasoning, such as Ms. Dash
    2 tsp

    black pepper
    1 tsp

    garlic powder
    1 tsp

  • Sheet Pan Chicken, Green Beans & Potatoes

    Sheet Pan Chicken, Green Beans & Potatoes

    How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken, Green Beans & Potatoes

    This budget-friendly family meal is made with just 6 ingredients and a sheet pan for minimal clean up. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. You could use any fresh or frozen vegetables. Italian dressing mix is a great “shortcut” seasoning, but you could use other seasonings you have on hand.

    This recipe includes a step for “leaching” the potatoes—a process that reduces the potassium. This is useful for people managing kidney disease or otherwise on a potassium-restricted diet. If you do not need to limit potassium, you can skip this step. If not leached, the potassium content is 765 mg per serving.


    10 min prep time


    30 min cook time


    4servings


    1/4 recipe

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400˚ F. Chop the potatoes into bite sized pieces. See helpful hints for instructions on potassium reduction if needed. Toss potatoes in 1 teaspoon olive oil.

    2. Spray a 9 x13-inch sheet pan with cooking spray. Place the raw chicken strips down 1/3 of the pan. Place the potatoes down another 1/3 of the pan. Finally, lay the frozen green beans down the last 1/3 of the pan.

    3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the entire pan of chicken, potatoes and green beans. Sprinkle Italian dressing dry mix over the entire pan.

    4. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Check chicken for doneness after 20 minutes.

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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/4 recipe


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      270

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      12g

      15%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.5g

        8%
      • Trans Fats
        0.5g

    • Cholesterol
      70mg

      23%

    • Sodium
      310mg

      13%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      19g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        2g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      25g

    • Potassium
      542mg
      12%

    Ingredients

    red potatoes (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
    2 med

    olive oil (plus 1 tsp)
    2 tbsp

    chicken tenderloins
    16 oz

    frozen cut green beans
    10 oz

    Italian dressing mix
    1 tbsp

  • Jamaican Jerk Chicken

    Jamaican Jerk Chicken

    How to Make Jamaican Jerk Chicken

    Jerk seasoning is a sweet and spicy blend of allspice, chili peppers (preferably scotch bonnet), fresh ginger, and a hint of brown sugar. Start marinating the chicken the day before for maximum flavor. Cooking on the grill adds a nice smoky flavor, but you could also bake the chicken in the oven.


    24 hr prep time


    12 min cook time


    6servings


    1 chicken thigh

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Place all ingredients except chicken in a food processor and blend until smooth.

    2. Place chicken and blended mixture in a dish or large zip-top bag. Seal and refrigerate to marinate for 3 to 24 hours.

    3. Remove chicken from the container and discard remaining marinade.

    4. Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Oil the grill rack, then add chicken and cook on each side for about 10 to 12 minutes. Chicken should reach 165° F before removing from the grill.

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    Latin American
    Grilling
    Main Dish
    Dinner
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    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 chicken thigh


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      210

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      9g

      12%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      105mg

      35%

    • Sodium
      350mg

      15%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      11g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        7g
      • Added Sugars
        4g

        8%

    • Protein
      21g

    • Potassium
      402mg
      9%

    Ingredients

    green onions (trimmed and roughly chopped)
    6 whole

    small onion (peeled and roughly chopped)
    1 small

    chopped fresh ginger
    2 tsp

    garlic
    3 clove

    habanero or 1 scotch bonnet chili pepper (seeded and chopped)
    2 whole

    white vinegar
    2 tbsp

    soy sauce
    1 tbsp

    canola oil
    1 tbsp

    brown sugar
    2 tbsp

    salt
    1 tsp

    fresh thyme
    2 tsp

    ground allspice
    1 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    ground nutmeg
    1/4 tsp

    ground cinnamon
    1/8 tsp

    boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    1 1/2 lbs

  • Chicken Wild Rice Asparagus Soup

    Chicken Wild Rice Asparagus Soup

    How to Make Chicken Wild Rice Asparagus Soup

    This comforting chicken and rice soup features fresh asparagus and wild rice. This recipe is lower in potassium because we used almond milk instead of regular milk, so this is great for people managing kidney disease or otherwise on a potassium-restricted diet. If you do not need to limit potassium, you could use regular nonfat milk in this recipe.

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    15 min prep time


    40 min cook time


    8servings


    2 cups

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Prepare the wild rice according to package instructions, omitting salt and seasoning packet if included. Remove the pan from heat, allow rice to sit, covered, for additional 15 minutes. Set aside and let cool.

    2. In a Dutch oven, melt the butter and sauté the garlic and onion until tender. Add carrots, herbs and spices. Continue to cook over medium heat until tender.

    3. Mix in the flour and cook over low heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently.

    4. Pour in the 4 cups of chicken broth and vermouth. Using a wire whisk, blend until smooth.

    5. Add chicken and asparagus to the soup, then slowly add the almond milk. Simmer for 20 minutes.

    6. Fold in prepared rice, and serve.

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    Fiber Focused
    Soup
    Dinner
    Lunch
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    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 cups


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      295

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      11g

      14%

      • Saturated Fat
        4.2g

        21%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      45mg

      15%

    • Sodium
      385mg

      17%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      28g

      10%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3.3g

        12%
      • Total Sugars
        2g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      21g

    • Potassium
      530mg
      11%

    Ingredients

    unsweetened almond milk
    4 cup

    chopped cooked chicken
    2 cup

    dry vermouth
    1/2 cup

    low sodium chicken broth
    4 cup

    all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup

    bay leaves
    1 leaves

    ground nutmeg
    1/4 tsp

    black pepper
    1/2 tsp

    dried thyme
    1/2 tsp

    salt
    1/2 tsp

    onion(s) (chopped)
    1/2 cup

    garlic (minced)
    3 clove

    unsalted butter
    4 tbsp

    asparagus (trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces)
    1 bunch

    wild rice
    3/4 cup

  • Maryland’s Eastern Shore Cream of Crab Soup

    Maryland’s Eastern Shore Cream of Crab Soup

    How to Make Maryland’s Eastern Shore Cream of Crab Soup

    Maryland is famous for its crabs and many specialty dishes made from them. Cream of crab soup is an Eastern Shore classic, usually rich and decadent dish full of cream and butter. This lighter version uses half and half and broth thickened with cornstarch, to achieve the same creamy texture with way less fat and calories. Fresh lump crabmeat is ideal, but other varieties or imitation crab could be used instead.


    10 min prep time


    15 min cook time


    7servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Melt butter in a large pot over moderate heat. Add onion and cook for a few minutes, until the onion become soft and transparent.
    2. Add crab meat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
    3. Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
    4. Combine half & half creamer and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add to soup and increase heat slightly, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
    5. Add dill weed, Old Bay seasoning and pepper to soup. Cook for 5-10 minutes longer. Serve warm.
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    Low Carb
    Comfort Food
    Soup
    One Pot
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    7 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      130

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        3.6g

        18%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      55mg

      18%

    • Sodium
      210mg

      9%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      7g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0.4g

        1%
      • Total Sugars
        3g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      12g

    • Potassium
      310mg
      7%

    Ingredients

    unsalted butter
    1 tbsp

    medium onion (diced)
    1

    lump crabmeat
    1/2 lbs

    low sodium seafood or chicken broth
    4 cup

    half-and-half
    1 cup

    Cornstarch
    2 tbsp

    Old Bay seasoning
    1/4 tsp

    dried dill
    1/8 tsp

    black pepper
    1/8 tsp

  • Cucumber Lemon Water

    Cucumber Lemon Water

    How to Make Cucumber Lemon Water

    Liven up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs! Adding sliced cucumber, lemon, and fresh herbs adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like watermelon and rosemary, pineapple and mint, or anything else you can come up with!


    5 min prep time


    10servings


    1 cup (8 oz)

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Slice the cucumber and lemon into thin slices and add to a large pitcher. 

    2. Gently crush the basil and mint leaves with your hand and add them to the pitcher. Top with 10 cups water. 

    3. Refrigerate water overnight before serving to fully infuse the flavors.

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    10 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup (8 oz)


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      10

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      0g

      0%

      • Saturated Fat
        0g

        0%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      0mg

      0%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      2g

      <1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        1g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      0g

    • Potassium
      23mg
      <1%

    Ingredients

    medium cucumber
    1

    lemon
    1

    fresh basil leaves
    1/4 cup

    fresh mint leaves
    1/4 cup

    water
    10 cups (80 oz)

  • Garlicky Ginger Eggplant

    Garlicky Ginger Eggplant

    How to Make Garlicky Ginger Eggplant

    This asian-inspired vegetable dish features eggplant, mushrooms, and bean sprouts in a garlic-ginger hoisin sauce. The recipe calls for Chinese or Japanese eggplant, which is long and skinny. If you can’t find Chinese eggplant, you can sub in regular eggplant and chop into 1-inch cubes. This could be a side dish or a vegetarian main dish. Add tofu or other plant-based protein source for a complete vegetarian meal.
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    10 min prep time


    10 min cook time


    4servings


    3/4 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet. Add eggplant, ginger, garlic, mushrooms and bean sprouts. Stir-fry over medium-high heat until eggplant begins to soften, 4-6 minutes.

    2. Add basil, chili pepper flakes and hoisin sauce to eggplant. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

    Kidney-Friendly
    Veggie Rich
    Low Carb
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    CKD Non-Dialysis
    Asian
    Vegetarian
    Vegan
    Sides
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      3/4 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      90

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      70mg

      3%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      7g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        4g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      2g

    • Potassium
      185mg
      4%

    Ingredients

    sesame oil
    2 tbsp

    Japanese eggplants (cut into 1-inch pieces)
    2 whole

    minced fresh ginger
    2 tsp

    garlic (minced)
    2 clove

    chopped mushrooms
    1/2 cup

    fresh mung bean sprouts
    1 cup

    fresh basil (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    crushed red pepper flakes
    1/4 tsp

    hoisin sauce
    1 tbsp

  • Hummus & Red Pepper Celery Logs

    Hummus & Red Pepper Celery Logs

    How to Make Hummus & Red Pepper Celery Logs

    Here’s a new take on the classic “ants on a log” snack. This savory version swaps hummus for peanut butter and bell pepper pieces instead of raisins. Try different flavors of hummus—roasted red pepper would work well!


    10 min prep time


    4servings


    3 pieces

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Fill each celery rib with 1 tablespoon of hummus, then cut each rib into 3 equal pieces. Place 2 pieces of red bell pepper on each piece of celery.

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    CKD Non-Dialysis
    Kid Friendly
    Easy Pantry Recipes
    Vegetarian
    Vegan
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      3 pieces


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      40

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      2.5g

      3%

      • Saturated Fat
        0g

        0%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      95mg

      4%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      4g

      1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        1g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      1g

    • Potassium
      160mg
      3%

    Ingredients

    celery
    4 ribs

    hummus
    4 tbsp

    red bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch square pieces)
    1/2

  • Broccoli Onion Latkes

    Broccoli Onion Latkes

    How to Make Broccoli Onion Latkes

    The low carb latkes use broccoli instead of the traditional potatoes. They are also lower in potassium, making them a great alternative for those following a low potassium diet for kidney health.


    15 min prep time


    10 min cook time


    4servings


    1 latke

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Boil the diced broccoli in a small amount of water for 5 minutes, then drain thoroughly.

    2. Break eggs into a medium bowl and beat. Add the flour and mix well. Add the broccoli and onion and stir into the flour/egg mixture until well mixed.

    3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Drop the mixture by spoonfuls into the hot oil, making 4 equal portions. Flatten with a spatula, and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).

    4. Remove the latkes from the pan and drain on a paper towel to soak up extra oil. Serve hot.

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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 latke


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      130

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      9g

      12%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      95mg

      32%

    • Sodium
      50mg

      2%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      8g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        2g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      5g

    • Potassium
      241mg
      5%

    Ingredients

    fresh or frozen chopped broccoli florets
    3 cup

    diced onion
    1/2 cup

    eggs
    2 whole

    all-purpose flour
    2 tbsp

    olive oil
    2 tbsp