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SIDE DISH AND SNACKS

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Special Pita Chips

Low Sodium, Low Potassium, Low Phosphorus

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

Chili powder

6 tablespoon of olive oil

6 (6 inches) pita rounds

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat up your oven to 350 degrees F.

1. Use your kitchen scissors to separate pitas into 2 rounds. Slice each pita rounds into 8 wedges. 

2. Brush olive oil on the pita wedges and splash chili powder over the top. 

3. Place in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes until crisp.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories  137 g

Carbohydrates 15.4 g

Potassium  33 mg

Phosphorus 27 mg

Sodium   148 mg

Protein   2.25 g

Red Wine Meaty Jerky

Low Sodium, High Protein, Low Potassium

Prep Time: 5 hours

Cook Time: varies

Servings: 15

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp of liquid smoke

1/2 tsp of liquid pepper sauce

1/2 tsp of garlic powder

1.5 lbs of flank steak trim of any excess fat (You can use any lean meat)

1/8 cup of dark brown sugar

1/4 cup of red wine

3/8 tsp of Worcestershire sauce

3/8 cup of (lite) soy sauce, sodium reduced

1-1.5 drops of Tabasco sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut with the flank steak lengthwise, into 15 long strips. Transfer into a glass dish. Set aside.

2. Combine together the remaining ingredients in a bowl and spread over the beef.

3. Cover and marinade in the refrigerator up to five hours or overnight.

4. Remove from the marinade and dry the meat using a dehydrator for 5-20 hours at 145 degrees. Or heat up the oven to 175 degrees.

5. Place wire racks over the baking sheets and layer the strips on the rack making sure they do not overlap.

8. Bake in the oven until the meat is dry for about 10-12 hours.

9. Store in plastic bag or an airtight container or store in the freezer for more than a week.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories  100 g

Potassium 100 mg

Phosphorus 190 mg

Sodium   100 mg

Protein   12 g

Grounded Turkey Grated Zucchini Burgers

Low Sodium, High Protein, High Potassium, Low Phosphorus

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup of panko bread crumbs

2 tbsp of vegetable oil

1 tsp of black pepper

2 cup of grated zucchini, (about 3 small)

1/2 cup of grated red onion

2 large egg

2 lbs of lean ground turkey

2 tsp of salt free seasoning

2 each clove garlic

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix together all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well combined.

2. Form the mixture into about 1/2 inch thick equal patties.

3. Heat 2 tsp of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat.

4. Place the patties and turn to low heat, cook for about 5 minutes on each side until browned on both sides and no longer pink in the middle.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories  176 g

Carbohydrates 8 g

Potassium  266 mg

Phosphorus 62 mg

Sodium   98 mg

Protein   31 g

Speed Strawberry Snacks

Low Sodium, Low Protein, Low Potassium, Low Phosphorus

Prep time: 5 minutes

Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

6 medium strawberries plus/or other fruit

1/2 cup of cream cheese spread (whipped mixed berry)

24 RITZ low-sodium crackers

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spread one tsp of cream cheese spread on each cracker.

2. Add strawberry to the top or other fruit.

Serve and enjoy.

To increase protein, combine cream cheese with 6 tablespoons protein powder and mix to combine well.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories  134 g

Carbohydrates 12 g

Potassium  18 mg

Phosphorus 3 mg

Sodium   81 mg

Protein   2 g

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All Purpose Energy Bars

Low Potassium, Low Protein, Low Sodium, Low Phosphorus

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 16

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

6 tbsp of honey

6 large eggs

2/3 cup of shredded coconut

2 cup of rolled oats

6 tbsp of unsalted chopped peanuts

1 tsp of ground cinnamon

2/3 cup of applesauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat-up your oven to 325 degrees F. Spritz cooking spray over a 9×9 inch pan.

2. Combine together the coconut, oats, chocolate chips, peanuts, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.

3. In a separate small bowl, beat together the eggs, add honey and applesauce and stir well.

4. Combine together the egg mixture into the oat mix, stir until finely combine.

5. Pour the mixture into the base of the prepared pan. Press evenly.

6. Place into the heated oven and cook for 40 minutes. When it’s done, allow to cool before cutting into bars. Can keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories  206 g

Carbohydrates 18 g

Potassium 182 mg

Phosphorus 163 mg

Sodium   35 mg

Protein   7 g

Jar Chilled Vinegar Pickles

Low Sodium, Low Protein, Low Potassium, Low Phosphorus

Servings: 13

INGREDIENTS

3/8 cup of cider vinegar

1/4 tsp of turmeric

1/8 tsp of dry mustard

1/2 tbsp of dill weed

1/2 tsp of black pepper

1 1/2 thinly sliced English cucumbers

3/8 cup of red wine vinegar

1/2 cups of white wine vinegar

1/2 tsp of celery seed

1/4 bunch of fresh dill

1/2 cups of granulated sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Layer the cucumbers slices in pint jars.

2.  Evenly divide spices between the jars.

3. Mix the sugar into the vinegars in a pitcher until dissolved.

4. Pour mixture into the jars, over the cucumbers.

5. Cover and store jars in the refrigerator. Can be stored up to six months.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories  30 g

Carbohydrates 7 g

Potassium  15 mg

Phosphorus 2 mg

Sodium   1 mg

Protein   0 g

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Crispy Brown Pumpkin Seeds

Low Sodium, Low Protein, Low Potassium, Low Phosphorus

Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce

3 tbsp of olive oil

4 cups of pumpkin seeds, unwashed

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix together the olive oil, Worcestershire and pumpkin seeds, spread mixture on a cookie sheet.

2. Place into the oven and bake for about 2 hours at 250 F, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned. Serve cool or warm. You can store up to 1 week in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories  137 g

Carbohydrates 5 g

Potassium  188 mg

Phosphorus 270 mg

Sodium   7 mg

Protein   6 g

Acorn Squash with Crush Pineapple

Low Sodium, Low Potassium, Low Phosphorus, Low Protein,

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

4 tsp plus 1 tbsp of unsalted butter

1/2 tsp of nutmeg

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded

6 tbsp of pineapple, crushed

4 tsp of brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat up your oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Grease your baking pan with cooking spray and place the squash, let the cut side face up.

3. Add one tsp of brown sugar plus 1 tsp of unsalted butter in each of the squash half.

4. Make use of an aluminum foil to cover squash and then place in the oven and bake approximately 30 minutes until tender.

5. Scoop out part of the squash from the shells, stop when the shell is about 1/4 inch thick.

6. Mix together the pineapple, cooked squash, nutmeg and 1 tablespoon of butter. Beat to blend well.

7. Transfer the mixture back into shells; Place in the oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories   136 g

Carbohydrates 20 g

Potassium 521 mg

Phosphorus 80 mg

Sodium   60 mg

Protein   2 g

Low Fat Cheam Herbs Dip

Low sodium, Low Potassium, Low Protein, Low Phosphorus 

Servings: 20 servings per recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp of green onions, minced

1 tsp of garlic powder

1 tsp of basil

1 tsp of pepper

2 tbsp of fresh parsley, chopped

500 grams of low fat cream cheese

500 grams of cottage cheese 2% M.F.

1 tsp of thyme

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix together all ingredients in a blender or food processor.

2. Place in the refrigerator for few minutes to chill.

Serve with grilled tortillas or as a spread in a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories  82 g

Carbohydrates 3 g

Potassium  76 mg

Phosphorus 75 mg

Sodium   176 mg

Protein   5.5 g