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Kidney Bean Stew
Beans are a staple in Latin cuisine: Cuban black beans, Mexican refried pinto beans, etc. These red kidney beans are popular in Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine. Receta en Español aquí
Embracing a Diabetes and Kidney-Friendly Meal Plan
Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes can be challenging, but one key aspect of managing these conditions is having a diabetes- and kidney-friendly eating plan. Having an eating plan will help you manage diabetes and keep your kidneys healthy.
5 Tips for Cooking Diabetes- and Kidney-Friendly Meals on a Budget
Eating on a budget can be a challenge, especially when you’re also managing health concerns like diabetes and kidney disease. A kidney-friendly eating plan usually monitors potassium, phosphorus, protein, and sodium—and a diabetes-friendly plan focuses on lean protein, healthy fats, quality carbohydrates and monitors sodium. It’s important to know that the nutrients you should have more or less of are based on your health needs. Talk to your registered dietitian or certified diabetes care and education specialist about what will work best for you. With your own needs in mind and with some
How to Cook Kidney-Friendly Soup
Learn to make a kidney-friendly chicken, wild rice, and asparagus soup in this cooking video! We’ll walk you step by step through the process in our recorded live cooking class.
Recipes to Help Manage Kidney Disease
Managing kidney disease and diabetes can be challenging. Nutrition is important every step of the way, whether you are newly diagnosed, stage 3, 4, or on dialysis. To make meal planning easier, we have added “kidney-friendly” recipe tags to help you find tasty meals that are good for diabetes and kidney health.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Green Beans
Here is a super simple weeknight dinner that's ready under 30 minutes and only requires one dish! This recipe makes 2 servings, but it could easily be doubled or tripled to serve a family. If fresh green beans aren't available, you could sub in frozen green beans, or another fresh seasonal vegetable.
Huevos Rancheros with Pinto Beans, Brown Rice and Chicken Sausage
Spice up your next weekend breakfast or brunch with this Huevos Rancheros recipe. It’s a great way to use leftover rice and beans. See the directions for tips on bulk cooking rice and beans. For a lower-carb version, sub cauliflower rice for the brown rice.
Ingrid Hoffmann's Quinoa and Beans Casamiento
Casamiento is often served as part of a Salvadoran breakfast. It is basically a dish made with leftover rice and beans. By changing out the rice for quinoa, the whole meal changes with this amazing super food that is loaded with nutrition and fiber. Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here
Braised Fennel and White Beans
Pair these braised beans and fennel with a side of a chicken for a complete, comforting meal.
Green Beans With Cranberries and Hazelnuts
Brighten up a side of green beans with tart cranberries, fresh lemon zest, and crunchy hazelnuts! This simple side dish feels gourmet but is super easy to prepare. It also makes a nice, light addition to your Thanksgiving table instead of the traditional, heavy green bean casserole.