Kidney-Friendly Recipes
Cooking a kidney-friendly meal can be easy, budget-friendly, and most of all packed with flavour. Here you will find a range of options from simple, low-prep meals to diverse cultural dishes and vegetarian alternatives.
Come Cook With Us Recipes
The recipes below are from the Kidney Wellness Hub’s renal dietitians, episodes of Come Cook With Us, and special guests. They are all tailored for the kidney community, showcasing a range of options from simple, low-prep meals to diverse cultural dishes and vegetarian alternatives.
Salad Dressings
A flavourful and versatile it enhances salads, roasted vegetables, and grilled meats with its subtle onion-like sweetness
Honey Mustard Dressing
Tangy mustard with sweet honey creates a versatile dressing perfect for use with salads or marinades.
An anise-like flavour delightful for drizzling over salads, seafood, and poultry dishes, adding a sophisticated herbal note.
A zesty balance of tangy and sweet flavours. It's an ideal complement for salads, grilled vegetables, and marinades
Vegetarian Recipes
A light and flavourful introduction to using tofu, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh and satisfying bite.
Use this easy recipe for a healthier, customizable burger rich in protein and with a great satisfying taste.
A Middle Eastern dish featuring poached eggs in a rich and spiced tomato sauce.
A vibrant and crisp salad tossed in a tangy dressing, that is a visually appealing and refreshing side dish.
Enjoy this warm and nutritious oven-baked stew—a twist on the comforting and classic French dish.
Smart Food Swaps
Mix up a batch of this salt-free blend to add to a favourite dish for an authentic and aromatic flavour.
A convenient solution to have ready to enjoy anytime of day, but a particularly easy breakfast.
Use this speedy and easy protein option for a quick meal anytime of the day.
Pre-assembled, grab-and-go meals made with fresh ingredients ready in a jar for easy transport.
Mix up a batch of this salt-free blend to add to your favourite dish for an authentic and aromatic flavour.
A flavourful twist to traditional stuffed peppers by filling bell peppers with a savoury mixture.
Desserts and Snacks
A perfect blend of sweetness and crunch, great to grab for a wholesome treat any time of day.
This dessert is often infused with ingredients like sugar, and coconut milk, creating a warm and delightful treat.
Mix up these nutritious and convenient snacks for a quick and healthy boost of energy.
Use this convenient and quick way to enjoy a fresh and healthy snack anytime you’re craving carbs.
Chinese Lunar New Year
A delectable dish where fish is gently simmered in a flavourful broth, infused with rich, aromatic tastes.
A savoury delight, a flavourful mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and seasonings.
These noodles cooked in a savoury broth are used for celebrations as they represent longevity.
Sheet Pan Batch Cooking
After making a sheet pan dinner, use the leftovers for a lentil bowl or stock. Watch the full episode of Sheet Pan Batch Cooking HERE.
A convenient and fuss-free meal. creating a flavourful and balanced dish with minimal cleanup.
Use your chicken bones or aromatic vegetables to create this savoury cooking liquid without the salt.
A vegetarian version fuss-free meal, creating a flavourful and balanced dish with minimal fuss.
Pull together this nutritious dish, with cooked lentils and leftovers from your sheet pan dinner.
Kidney Community Kitchen
The Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Community Kitchen is a national resource that has helped users manage kidney friendly eating for years. Be sure to check out the meal planner, kidney-friendly featured recipes, the Kidney Community Kitchen’s very own cookbook and cooking demos. Bon appetite!