Our latest CKD friendly recipe has come from Sophie Brazier, dietitian at Salford Royal and reflects that we’re now in Autumn and Halloween is approaching. Pumpkins are now an accepted feature of Halloween in this country so this recipe for a Pumpkin Risotto is both timely and tasty. Eat and enjoy! Pumpkin Risotto Ingredients: 1[…]
Rebecca Pearce, renal dietitian at Salford Royal has provided some guidance for those patients at risk of high potassium on how they can enjoy festive food. See below or if you prefer, you can load it via this link. Festive Diet Guidance
Quick and easy couscous salad Serves 2-3 as a side dish Ingredients 100g couscous 200ml low salt hot veg stock 2 spring onion 1 red pepper ½ cucumber 2 tbsp Pesto Method Tip the couscous into a large bowl, and pour over the stock. Cover, then leave for 10 mins, until fluffy and all the[…]
Chicken Caesar salad For a lower salt version of this recipe, limit the amount of parmesan cheese added to the salad, or leave it out completely. Without adding cheese to the salad, the total salt content of the meal is less than 1g per portion. If you need to restrict the amount of phosphate in[…]
Prawn layered salad (serves 1) If you are required to follow a low phosphate diet, remember to have prawns in moderation only. Your dietitian can advise you further if you are unsure. Ingredients 1 Egg 1 Baby Gem lettuce, shredded 195g can sweetcorn 1 carrot, coarsely grated ½ small cucumber, de-seeded and diced 100g[…]
With summer upon us, hot meals are out and salads are in! The following tuna salad provides a versatile option which could be used as a main meal, an easy packed lunch, or for hungry family members to help themselves to whenever they want! Choose tuna in spring water as a lower salt option. Tuna[…]
Home-made beef burgers for the BBQ Burgers are a staple to many peoples barbecue during the summer. However those bought from the supermarket often contain phosphate additives and added salt, making them less ideal for people with renal disease. Making them with good quality mincemeat will reduce the highly absorbable phosphate additives, whilst also being[…]
Recipes adapted with thanks from www.BHF.org.uk Recipes for GMKIN From Sarah Brook RD Spicy Spring As the weather heats up into spring, the SRFT dietetic department bring you some spicy recipes where salt can be swapped for spices. Low fat spiced chips Ingredients: 450g peeled potatoes, 1tbsp olive oil, 1 tspn lemon juice, ½ tsp[…]
Easter decorated biscuits Have fun with the younger members of your family creating Easter-inspired designs on these tasty biscuits. Recipe (makes 24) For biscuits: 100g/3½oz unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 100g/3½oz caster sugar 1 medium free-range egg, lightly beaten 275g/10oz plain flour 1 tsp vanilla extract To decorate: 400g/14oz icing sugar 3-4[…]
Marmalade bread and butter pudding A good way to use up old bread, this bread and butter pudding replaces dried fruit with marmalade for a lower potassium alternative. Recipe (serves 6-8) Ingredients 8 slices day-old crusty white bread, crusts removed 50g very soft butter 2 oranges 4 tbsp orange marmalade, plus 4 tsp[…]