Pasta Primavera

Spicy Green Bean Salad

Add a little kick to your next side dish recipe with the kidney-friendly Spicy Green Bean Salad.

Green Beans with Turnips

Here's a great way to get your vegetables. This Southern kidney-friendly recipe for Green Beans with Turnips packs a lot of flavor. It's easy to make,...

Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Asparagus Soup

Try this delicious kidney-friendly recipe for Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Asparagus Soup by DaVita dietitian Brenda from Washington. She uses some of h...

Shrimp Tacos

Enjoy a south-of-the-border dinner with DaVita dietitian Sara's Shrimp Taco recipe. It's easy to prepare and works as a complete meal that's kidney-fr...

Tempeh Pita Sandwiches

The next time you have a craving for a sandwich with crunch and a nutty flavor, try Tempeh Pita Sandwiches, a vegetarian favorite. In addition to fitt...

Turkey, Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

Turkey, Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup is easy to prepare and kidney-friendly, yet with its full-bodied flavor, your family will think you spent hours in...

Spicy Summer Vegetable Blend

Spicy Summer Vegetable Blend is a kidney-friendly recipe with a kick.

Cilantro-Lime Cod

DaVita dietitian, Debbie, from Maryland offers her kidney-friendly Cilantro-Lime Cod recipe. Can this low-salt and reduced-phosphorus recipe still del...

Soft Tacos with Mexican Seasoning

Many ethnic meals have become American meals, and people on a kidney diet also want to enjoy the unique flavors they have come to enjoy from other cou...

Creamy Orzo and Vegetables

Michele from North Carolina is a natural in the kitchen, so when her husband Charlie required a kidney diet she went to work creating recipes for him....

High Protein Rice Crispy Treats

Who doesn’t love a gooey, chewy, sweet rice crispy treat? How could such perfection possibly be improved? Incredibly, DaVita renal dietitian, Annette ...

Crunchy Tofu Stir Fry

Crunchy Tofu Stir Fry is a kidney-friendly vegetarian option. DaVita dietitian Jean from Iowa created Crunchy Tofu Stir Fry to share with kidney patie...

Peppercorn Pork Chops

Black peppercorn and garlic are a couple of tasty ingredients that make up the kidney-friendly recipe for Peppercorn Pork Chops.

Zucchini, Black Beans and Rice Supper

DaVita renal dietitian Cindy from Florida enjoys cooking vegetarian and making timesaving one-dish meals. Her recipe for Zucchini, Black Beans and Ric...

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

While potatoes should be limited in the dialysis diet because they are high in potassium, here's a recipe for Garlic Mashed Potatoes that has been mod...

Chorizo and Egg Tortilla

Chorizo is a traditional Spanish sausage with many variations of spices, and chili pepper is always included. Elaine from Arizona put her culinary ski...

Kotlet (Meat and Potato Patties)

For a kidney-friendly treat, follow us to the Middle East and sample some Kotlets, or meat and potato patties Persian style. This savory recipe was ad...

Popcorn Balls

Kidney-frienldy Popcorn Balls are a fun treat for people with kidney disease, diabetes or those on dialysis.

Speedy Chicken Stir-Fry

DaVita renal dietitian Christine from North Carolina offers a quick and easy kidney-friendly recipe for Speedy Chicken Stir-Fry that lets you serve up...

Beef Burritos

Beef Burritos is a classic Mexican dish, and this recipe was made especially to be kidney-friendly

Fettuccini Alfredo

An Italian favorite has been made kidney-friendly with this recipe for Fettuccini Alfredo by Davita patient, Norm.

Multigrain Hot Cereal

Tired of bland and mushy hot cereals on the renal diet? Try this tastier alternative. Multigrain Hot Cereal is a cooked cereal mixture of whole and re...

Festive Egg Scramble

Colorful bell peppers make this kidney-friendly Festive Egg Scramble recipe special for any morning.

Ground Beef and Green Pea Stove-top Casserole

Ground Beef and Green Pea Stove-top Casserole is the perfect recipe for busy folks who can't afford to idle when it's time for dinner.

Beef Stew with Carrots and Mushrooms

Stews and soups are traditional comfort foods, and thanks to kidney-friendly recipes shared by DaVita renal dietitian Sarah from Kansas, folks on the ...

Asparagus and Cheese Crepe Rolls with Parsley

Serve kidney-friendly Asparagus and Cheese Crepe Rolls with Parsley for dinner, breakfast or brunch.

Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce (low protein)

Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce Lower Protein is your ticket to a yummy and kidney-friendly dinner.

Pineapple and Pepper Curry

Pineapple and Pepper Curry is a tasty low sodium side dish from Davita dietitian Rupa from New Jersey.

Sabzi Koko Sandwich

You may not be able to travel to exotic locales, but thanks to DaVita renal dietitian Zohreh from California, you can treat your taste buds to an exot...

Breakfast Burrito

A kidney-friendly take on a morning classic, the Breakfast Burrito will keep you satisfied all the way to lunch time.

Sesame and Ginger Soba Noodles

Sesame and Ginger Noodles are full of flavor from the amazing sauce. Compared to a traditional soba noodle dish this kidney-friendly dish is lower in ...

Arroz Con Leche (Rice with Milk)

Turn plain white rice into a yummy, kidney-friendly dessert with renal dietitian Melisa's Arroz con Leche recipe. By substituting a low potassium, low...

Spicy BBQ Sauce

Spicy BBQ Sauce is a yummy and kidney-friendly recipe to use on chicken, beef, pork and anything else that needs some extra zing.

Easy Turkey Sloppy Joes

Enjoy a savory, family favorite that celebrates the Americana diner of yesteryear. DaVita renal dietitian, Tammy from Louisiana, shares a kidney-frien...

Honey-Maple Trail Mix

A DaVita dietitian shares a kidney-friendly snack that is both nutritious and delicious: Honey-Maple Snack Mix.

Popcorn 3 Ways

Spice up ordinary popcorn with this kidney-friendly, low-sodium 3 Way Popcorn recipe. Sriracha spicy, nutritional yeast cheesy and cinnamon sugar swee...

Vegetable Cutlets

Vegetable Cutlets is a kidney-friendly recipe that bursts with flavor. You can also add Cilantro Chutney on top as a delicious garnish.

Vegetable Paella

Saffron, rice and green vegetables are essential paella ingredients, dating back to the original dish created in Valencia on the east coast of Spain. ...

Chilled Summer Squash and Turmeric Soup

A cold bowl of Chilled Summer Squash and Turmeric Soup is the perfect meal starter on a hot summer day. This tasty kidney-friendly recipe will satisfy...

Chicken Pasta with Brussels Sprouts

Easy to prepare and exceptionally renal-friendly, Jamie's Chicken Pasta with Brussels Sprouts is loaded with lean protein and is, quite frankly, delic...

Southwestern Posole

Looking for something new to try? DaVita renal dietitian Celeste from Colorado offers her kidney-friendly recipe for Southwestern Posole.

Caraway Cabbage and Rice

DaVita renal dietitian Sara from California shares Caraway Cabbage with Rice, a low-sodium, kidney-friendly recipe that’s crunchy, great-tasting and h...

Better-Than-Packaged Rice Pilaf

Made-from-scratch is always better than packaged foods in both flavor and nutrient content. DaVita dietitian Brooke from California created this kidne...

Raspberry Wings

Here's a sweet and kidney-friendly spin to the traditional chicken wing. Enjoy Raspberry Wings from DaVita.com kidney diet recipes.

Apple Onion Omelet

Try this delicious recipe for Apple Onion Omelet by DaVita dietitian Brenda from Washington. She uses some of her favorite regional foods so you can c...

Creamy Shells with Peas and Bacon

Lisa,a DaVita renal dietitian and former chef from New York,shares a delicious kidney-friendly recipe Creamy Shells with Peas and Bacon. It's are a sa...

Feta Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus

DaVita dietitian Jill presents a zesty and kidney-friendly taste of Italy and Greece that’s excellent for lunch or dinner, Feta Pasta with Chicken and...

Curry Sauce

Add a little Indian curry flavor to rice, pasta, chicken and meat dishes using this tasty kidney-friendly recipe for Curry Sauce.

Spring Vegetable Soup

Easy Chicken and Pasta Dinner

Easy is a word most of us want to see on a new recipe. Chicken and pasta are two foods that combine to make a tasty meal. DaVita dialysis patient, Mic...

Shrimp Quesadilla

This fantastic kidney-friendly recipe for Shrimp Quesadilla was created exclusively for DaVita.com by DaVita renal dietitian, Sara from California.

Quick and Easy Ground Beef Soup

Your next kidney-friendly meal is only four easy steps away with Quick and Easy Ground Beef Soup. This combination of mixed vegetables, beef and rice ...

Carrot-Apple Casserole

DaVita renal dietitian Maria from North Carolina shares her recipe for kidney-friendly Carrot-Apple Casserole, a low-fat, low-potassium, cholesterol-f...

Huevos Rancheros

DaVita dietitians, Kara and Maria from Arizona, have put together a regional menu of favorite foods from the Southwest. Here is their recipe for a kid...

Mushroom & Red Pepper Omelet

If you're looking for a breakfast that is filling and delicious, look to the kidney-friendly recipe, Mushroom & Red Pepper Omelet.

Chicken in Wine Sauce

When you're looking for a special entrée for your family or friends, Chicken in Wine Sauce is sure to satisfy. Delicately flavored with garlic and win...

Beefy Pita Pockets

Beefy Pita Pockets are full of flavor, easy to make and it takes just 30 minutes or less to prepare this kidney-friendly recipe.

Lemon Caper Sauce

Turn plain fish or chicken into a delicious main course by pairing with this tasty recipe for Lemon Caper Sauce. Especially tasty with fish, Lemon Cap...

Broccoli-Onion Latkes (Pancakes)

Renal dietitian Marjorie from Arizona shares the kidney-friendly recipe for Broccoli-Onion Latkes (pancakes) that use onion and broccoli as alternativ...

Cranberries in Snow

DaVita dietitian, Kim from Missouri, helps her dialysis patients eat well and stay healthy with plenty of enthusiasm and mouthwatering recipes. Here’s...

Black Eyed Pea Hash

Renal dietitian Nicole from Virginia wishes you good luck each new year with her Black Eyed Pea Hash recipe. By combining the peas with rice and other...

Spaghetti-Basil Frittata

Choose any meal to serve Spaghetti-Basil Frittata. Made with whole wheat pasta, this low- sodium kidney-friendly dish adds fiber and texture to the tr...

Tasty Chicken Patties

DaVita renal dietitian Melanie from Ohio shares her recipe for kidney-friendly Tasty Chicken Patties, an excellent alternative to salmon or tuna patti...

Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce (high protein)

Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce (high protein) is a kidney-friendly recipe you have to try.

Stuffed Green Peppers

Looking for something out of the ordinary to make for dinner? Try this kidney-friendly recipe for Stufed Green Peppers and add a little zest to your d...

Homemade Pan Sausage

Homemade Pan Sausage is a yummy, kidney-friendly breakfast recipe that will help start anyone's day on a positive note.

Singapore Rice Noodles

DaVita renal dietitian Michele from New Jersey combined her two interests in nutrition and helping people, as well as her volunteer experiences as an ...

Pita Pizza

It's a new twist on a traditional pizza pie. Try the kidney-friendly recipe for tasty Pita Pizza.

German Pancakes

If it's a different kind of pancake you're craving, look no further than German Pancakes. The DaVita Dietitian Team came together to contribute this c...

Day-after Thanksgiving Turkey Panini

DaVita renal dietitian Erica from Wisconsin offers her recipe for Day-after Thanksgiving Turkey Panini You don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to tr...

Easy Crispy Lemon Chicken

Chicken is a great source of quality protein. People on dialysis need quality protein in their diets to help them keep up their albumin levels and sta...

Chicken Teriyaki Pita Sandwich

There’s nothing more satisfying than a tasty meal that’s healthy. Jessica, a DaVita renal dietitian from California, shares her delicious and kidney-f...

Ravioli and Zucchini

Pasta dishes are a great way to add variety to your diet in place of a typical meat-based meal. DaVita dietitian Sandra’s kidney-friendly recipe for R...

Corn Tortillas

Homemade means you have more control over ingredients. These homemade Corn Tortillas are low in sodium and easy to make with only 4 ingredients and 4 ...

Roasted Vegetable Salad

Delicious red potatoes, colorful bell peppers, mushroom, zucchini and more, plus a blend of fragrant seasonings come together to make a tantalizing Ro...

Southern-Style Collard Greens

A traditional Southern dish, leafy collard greens pack a nutritional punch. DaVita renal dietitian Lisa from Alabama offers a spicy take on collard gr...

Lime and Cilantro Chicken Dinner

DaVita dietitian, Debbie, from Maryland offers her Lime and Cilantro Chicken Dinner. Can this low-salt, reduced-phosphorus, kidney-friendly recipe sti...

Maryland Lump Crab Cakes

This recipe is kidney-friendly and definitely a treasure from the sea that tastes great on your plate. Treat your taste buds to Joann’s Maryland Lump ...

Yucatan Lime Soup

Ready to add some “cha-cha-cha” to your cooking? Travel south of the border with DaVita dietitian Robin for the kidney-friendly recipe, Yucatan Chicke...

Lemony-Garlic Chicken with Quinoa and Orzo

DaVita renal dietitian Dara from Idaho has always had a passion for fitness and food. Dara understands that making healthy food isn’t enough, it must ...

Linguine with Garlic and Shrimp

Linguine with Garlic and Shrimp is a yummy and kidney-friendly recipe that you're sure to make again and again.

Indian Chicken Curry

For a different flavor, try kidney-friendly recipe for Indian Chicken Curry.

Shrimp and Crab Gumbo

Seafood lovers will want to try this zesty Shrimp and Crab Gumbo kidney-friendly recipe by DaVita renal dietitian Celeste from Colorado.

Maple Pancakes

Maple Pancakes are a great way to start or end your week on a sweet note. Top your kidney-friendly, maple-infused pancakes with syrup, fruit spread or...

Jambalaya

Tonight you can bring that New Orleans Creole-style flavor to your dinner table. DaVita dietitian Brittney shows you how to “spice things up” with her...

Quick Pasta Primavera

Three easy steps and you have a kidney-friendly, healthy dish packed with nutrients and fiber but low in potassium, sodium and phosphorus. Add Quick P...

Chickpea Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Chickpea Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce is the perfect pick to help boost fiber in a plant-based meal.

Tuna Veggie Salad

The next time you bring a side dish to a party, consider making the delicious, healthy and kidney-friendly Tuna Veggie Salad.

Louisiana Style Stewed Chicken and Rice

While Merlene is currently a DaVita renal dietitian from Michigan, she was born in Louisiana. She goes back to her Southern beginnings to share a kidn...

South of the Border Shrimp Cocktail

Spice up shrimp with tasty and fragrant Mexican chili peppers and cilantro to create a South of the Border Shrimp Cocktail. DaVita renal dietitian, Sa...

Maryland’s Eastern Shore Cream of Crab Soup

Heartier meals provide warmth and comfort when you're on the kidney diet. Maryland’s Eastern Shore Cream of Crab Soup is just the ticket to drive the ...

Glazed Carrots

Naturally sweet carrots can be dressed up with a little ginger, apple juice and a few other ingredients to create this tasty kidney-friendly recipe fo...

Eggplant with Meatballs (Borani Bademjan)

DaVita dietitian, Zohreh from California, shares her kidney-friendly recipe for a Persian dish called, Borani Bademjan, or Eggplant with Meatballs. On...

Autumn Wild Rice

Autumn Wild Rice is a delicious and kidney-friendly recipe that can be enjoyed all year long.

Armando’s Chiles Rellenos

Want to add some spice to your next kidney-friendly meal? Try Armando's Chiles Rellenos.

Quick Pan-Glazed Chicken

Quick Pan-Glazed Chicken is loaded with tasty ingredients like honey, basil and balsamic vinegar that also happen to be powerful antioxidants. Using s...

Strawberry Pie

There's something comforting about the kidney-friendly recipe for Strawberry Pie. Try it today.

Spanish Rice

This kidney-friendly recipe for Spanish Rice is sure to be a hit at your next family dinner.

Lemony Rice Pilaf

Try this delicious and kidney-friendly recipe for Lemony Rice Pilaf by DaVita dietitian Brenda from Washington. She uses some of her favorite regional...

Cranberry Chicken

Cranberries and mustard give a piquant “bite” to this sweet and saucy kidney-friendly chicken recipe by Jennifer from Maryland. Cranberry Chicken is a...

Easy Low Phosphorus Fudge

Craving chocolate? Now anyone following a kidney-friendly diet can enjoy chocolate again with Easy Low Phosphorus Fudge by the DaVita dietitian team. ...

Apples Baked in Cider

Surprise your family with piping hot apples and the smell of cinnamon- Apples Baked in Cider, a kidney-friendly old time favorite dessert. Renal dieti...

Sweet ‘n’ Sour Meatballs

Need something sweet but a little sour for your appetite? Look no further than Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs, a kidney-friendly appetizer for people with k...

Chicken Veronique

Simmer chicken breasts in a wine sauce and add seedless grapes to make Chicken Veronique. It's an easy kidney-friendly recipe for two.

Elegant and Easy Lemon Rice with Vegetables

The description for this kidney-friendly recipe is all in the name: Elegant and Easy Lemon Rice with Vegetables.

Italian Style Vegetables & Pasta with Chicken

Try the kidney-friendly recipe for Italian Style Vegetables & Pasta with Chicken for your next big dinner.

Chicken Fruit Salad

The combination of protein and fruit make this kidney-friendly recipe, Chicken Fruit Salad, a great meal for lunch or dinner.

Egg in a Hole

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it starts your body off with essential energy first thing in the morning. Colleen,DaVita renal...

Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes are a creative and quick way for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to eat their vegetables. With its hash brown-like consiste...

Stir-Fry Vegetables

Try the kidney-friendly recipe for Stir-Fry Vegetables for a colorful variety of healthy, low potassium vegetables.

Lemonade Wings

It's a new, kidney-friendly twist on classic wings. Try Lemonade Wings for the kidney diet.

Spicy Peaches

Try something fun for dessert Spicy Peaches. DaVita renal dietitian Mindy from Virginia shares her kidney-friendly recipe for fat-free, cholesterol-fr...

Veggie Crumbles with Bowtie Pasta and Kale

Meatless meals are getting more attention as a way to eat healthier and save money. Veggie Crumbles with Bowtie Pasta and Kale replaces ground beef wi...

Strawberry Pudding

Try this tasty and kidney-friendly recipe for Strawberry Pudding when it's time to cool off.

Flour Tortillas

DaVita dietitians, Kara and Maria from Arizona, have put together a regional menu of favorite foods from the Southwest. This kidney-friendly recipe fo...

Turkey Vegetable Chili

DaVita renal dietitian, Robin from Connecticut, updated the traditional recipe with low-fat turkey and fresh zucchini for a dialysis-friendly Turkey V...

Taco Pasta Salad

Turn plain pasta into a Mexican flavor sensation. Taco Pasta Salad gives pasta salad a spicy new twist. Serve this kidney-friendly salad over a bed of...

Thai Red Curry Vegetables and Rice

DaVita renal dietitian Michele from New Jersey combined her two interests in nutrition and helping people to become a renal dietitian. Now she’s shari...

Honey-Maple Trail Mix

A DaVita dietitian shares a kidney-friendly snack that is both nutritious and delicious: Honey-Maple Snack Mix.

Egg Muffins

Egg Muffins are the perfect choice for an easy, high protein breakfast on the road. DaVita renal dietitian Christine serves these yummy muffins to her...

Heavenly Challah

Challah is a simple yeast bread served on the Sabbath and Jewish holidays. Try Maryam's Heavenly Challah. It's so good it definitely lives up to it's ...

Strawberry and Goat Cheese Spring Salad

Sweet fresh strawberries and goat cheese combine with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to make a healthy, delicious spring salad. Strawberr...

Broccoli and Beef Stir-Fry

Now you can enjoy Chinese restaurant-style dinner at home thanks to DaVita dietitian Trisha and her kidney-friendly version of Broccoli and Beef Stir-...

Easy Turkey Sloppy Joes

Enjoy a savory, family favorite that celebrates the Americana diner of yesteryear. DaVita renal dietitian, Tammy from Louisiana, shares a kidney-frien...

Honey Spice Rubbed Salmon

Try a tasty Honey Spice-Rubbed Salmon for dinner and you'll want to have it again for lunch the next day. This flavorful and kidney-friendly recipe is...

Hawaiian Chicken Salad Sandwich

You don't have to travel to Hawaii to get a taste of the islands. Linda, a DaVita dietitian from Michigan, created Hawaiian Chicken Salad Sandwich, a ...

Quick and Easy Ground Beef Soup

Your next kidney-friendly meal is only four easy steps away with Quick and Easy Ground Beef Soup. This combination of mixed vegetables, beef and rice ...

Pineapple Salsa

Most people hear "salsa" and automatically think tomato salsa, but really, salsa is a spicy sauce that can be created with any fresh vegetable or frui...

Grilled Multicolored Peppers and Onions

This colorful combination of bell peppers and onions can be grilled together and served with a grilled protein source of your choice. Flavorful, color...

Lemonade or Limeade Base

Try the tangy kidney-friendly recipe for Lemonade or Limeade Base on your next picnic.

Triple Berry Protein Parfait

Besides being delicious, berries are loaded with powerful antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system and ward off disease. Accordingly, the k...