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Portions:
6
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Serving
Size:
3/4 cup
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- Diet
Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Lower Protein
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 small onion
- 1 small zucchiniÂ
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
- Finely chop garlic. Chop onion and zucchini. Shred carrots.
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic, onion, zucchini and carrots for 5 minutes.Â
- Add curry powder, chicken broth and salt; bring to a boil.Â
- Add orzo pasta and stir until mixture returns to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.Â
- Add cheese, chopped parsley and the frozen peas. Heat until the vegetables are hot, adding a bit more broth if necessary to maintain creaminess. Add pepper to taste.Â
Helpful hints
- Great served with chicken instead of potatoes or rice.Â
- Recipe can be easily halved.
- Small amounts of cheese, like the Parmesan cheese in this recipe, can be included and still maintain phosphorus and sodium in an acceptable range.
- Chicken stock or broth contributes to the protein content of this recipe. Be sure to keep it low-sodium without added potassium chloride.
Submitted by: Recipe created by Michele, wife of DaVita patient Charlie and submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Maria from North Carolina.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 176
Protein 10 g
Carbohydrates 25 g
Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 193 mg
Potassium 170 mg
Phosphorus 68 mg
Calcium 53 mg
Fiber 2.6 g
Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices
- 1/2 meat
- 1-1/2 starch
- 1 vegetable, medium potassium
Carbohydrate choices
1-1/2
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