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CKD-Friendly variation of Pasta Primavera
A light and vibrant pasta dish designed for a kidney-friendly diet. Tender white pasta is tossed with a colorful mix of low-potassium vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini, all brought together with a simple garlic and olive oil sauce.
Prepare and blanch the vegetables
Cook the pasta
Sauté the aromatics and vegetables
A light and vibrant pasta dish designed for a kidney-friendly diet. Tender white pasta is tossed with a colorful mix of low-potassium vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini, all brought together with a simple garlic and olive oil sauce.
This italian_american recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 314.5 calories per serving with 9.03g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Combine and finish the dish
Add 100g of cooked, shredded chicken breast or a portion of egg whites per serving. Always consult your dietitian to ensure this fits within your daily protein allowance.
Use pre-julienned carrots and pre-sliced bell peppers from the grocery store to significantly cut down on preparation time.
By using low-potassium vegetables and blanching them before cooking, this dish helps manage potassium intake, which is critical for kidney health.
With only a minimal amount of added salt, this recipe relies on garlic, lemon, and herbs for flavor, helping to maintain healthy blood pressure.
The use of white pasta and the exclusion of dairy products like cheese make this dish lower in phosphorus, an important consideration for a renal diet.
Yes, this recipe is specifically designed to be healthy for individuals on a renal diet. It is low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus by using appropriate ingredients and cooking techniques like blanching.
A one-cup serving of this CKD-Friendly Pasta Primavera contains approximately 320-360 calories, making it a suitable portion for a main meal.
White pasta is recommended for many renal diets because it is lower in phosphorus and potassium compared to whole wheat pasta, which is crucial for managing kidney health.
It is best to avoid cheese, as most cheeses are very high in both sodium and phosphorus. This recipe uses lemon juice and fresh herbs to provide flavor without compromising its kidney-friendly properties.
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