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Portions:
4
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Serving
Size:
1/2 cup
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- Diet
Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Lower Protein
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups orzo
- 1 medium apple
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons blanched, sliced almonds
Preparation
- Cook orzo according to package instructions, omitting salt.
- Core and dice apple. Chop basil.
- In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients except the almonds. Combine until well incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the almonds before serving.Â
Helpful hints
- Three-fourths cup orzo makes 2 cups when cooked.
- Fuji, gala and red delicious apples taste great in this salad.Â
Submitted by: DaVita renal dietitian Sarah from Ohio.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 227
Protein 5 g
Carbohydrates 29 g
Fat 9 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 2 mg
Potassium 126 mg
Phosphorus 62 mg
Calcium 19 mg
Fiber 2.5 g
Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices
- Â 1-1/2 starch
- 1/2 fruit, low potassium
- 1-1/2 fat
Carbohydrate choices
2
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