TODAY'S KIDNEY DIET Veggie Lovers Dear Reader, Whether you want to add more vegetables to your diet, adopt a new lifestyle or better your Today's overall health, there are lots of reasons to eat more vegetarian meals—which is why the Today’s Kidney Diet team created our latest cookbook, Veggie Lovers. Inside, you’ll find healthy, meatless and kidney Kidney diet-approved recipes such as Fresh Tofu Spring Rolls, Spaghetti-Basil Frittata, Triple Berry Salad with Cottage Cheese and more. The 14 recipes featured in this cookbook were created with the kidney diet in mind, meaning each recipe contains lower levels of sodium, potassium and Diet phosphorus, as well as high-quality protein to give you the nutrition you need to help you feel your best. This cookbook also features information on healthy vegetarian protein sources, the benefits of a vegetarian diet and tips to help you eat less meat. Plus, our Today’s Kidney Diet: Quick Reference Guide* (see insert in back) will help you choose the ideal foods for your stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD). We hope you enjoy the bright and colorful recipes and helpful tips found in the following pages. Happy cooking! Your DaVita Care Team *Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual based on factors such as stage of chronic kidney disease, treatment modality if on dialysis, body size, nutritional status, blood test results and other factors. This cookbook is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. 2 © 2019 DaVita Inc. CKBK19-002 Veggie FindLovers 1,000+ kidney-friendly recipes on DaVita.com/GetRecipes today. Find 1,000+ kidney-friendly recipes on DaVita.com/GetRecipes today. 3 Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual. Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual. Today's Kidney Diet | Veggie Lovers BREAKFAST Blueberry Smoothie Bowl Recipe submitted byDaVita dietitian Allison from Illinois. Portions: 1 Serving size: 1 bowl Diet types: CKD non-dialysis, dialysis, diabetes Nutrients per serving: Calories: 225, Protein: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g, INGREDIENTS Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 3 mg, Sodium: 118 mg, Potassium: 370 mg, frozen blueberries Phosphorus: 174 mg, Calcium: 240 mg, Fiber: 7.8 g Food choices: 1 milk, 1 cup 1 meat, 2 low-potassium fruit Carbohydrate choices: 2 2 tbsp whey protein powder 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat PREPARATION 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1. Place blueberries in a blender and blend on low for 1 minute. 2 medium strawberries 2. Add protein powder, yogurt and almond milk. Blend to a soft-serve 5 raspberries consistency. Scrape sides of blender as needed. 1 tbsp Fiber One® cereal 3. Scoop mixture into a bowl. 2 tsp shredded coconut 4. Top with sliced strawberries, fresh raspberries, high-fiber cereal and coconut flakes. Add honey or sweetener of choice, if desired. DIET TIPS FROM A VEGETARIAN • Choose fresh, unprocessed foods often. • Some processed vegetarian meat • Cook meals at home to help control your substitutes are high in sodium and can sodium, potassium and phosphorus intake. contain phosphate additives—read and • Plan your meal around plants instead compare labels. of meat. • When dining out, explore restaurants • Add flavor with plenty of spices, herbs, that offer vegetarian options. flavored oils and vinegars. 2 Find 1,000+ kidney-friendly recipes on DaVita.com/GetRecipes today. Find 1,000+ kidney-friendly recipes on DaVita.com/GetRecipes today. 3 Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual. Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual. Today's Kidney Diet | Veggie Lovers BREAKFAST Veggie Strata Recipe submitted byDaVita dietitian Roselyn from Colorado. Portions: 9 Serving size: 3-inch square Diet types: CKD non-dialysis, dialysis, diabetes Nutrients per serving: Calories: 212, Protein: 11 g, Carbohydrates: 15 g, INGREDIENTS Fat: 12 g, Cholesterol: 165 mg, Sodium: 218 mg, Potassium: 347 mg, Phosphorus: 207 mg, Calcium: 151 mg, Fiber: 2 g Food choices: 1 meat, 7 slices sourdough bread, 1/2-inch thick 1/2 medium-potassium vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat Carbohydrate choices: 1 1 cup onion PREPARATION 1 cup raw mushrooms 1 cup red bell peppers 1. Cut bread into cubes. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 225° F for 15 minutes. Turn cubes over and continue baking 15 minutes or until 1 tbsp unsalted margarine dry and crisp. 15 fresh spinach leaves 2. Dice onion, mushrooms and bell peppers. 7 large eggs 3. Melt margarine in a small skillet and sauté onion, mushrooms and 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar red peppers. 1-3/4 cups half & half creamer 4. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce half of the bread cubes in a single layer in the dish and sprinkle with half 1 tsp Tabasco® hot sauce of the vegetable mixture. Arrange spinach leaves on top. 1/2 tsp black pepper 5. Form a second layer with remaining bread and vegetables on top. 1 oz shredded sharp cheddar 6. Whisk together eggs, vinegar, half & half creamer, Worcestershire cheese sauce, hot sauce and black pepper. Pour evenly over the bread. 7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. 8. Allow strata to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. 9. Pre-heat oven to 325° F. Remove plastic wrap and bake 50 minutes. 10. Remove from oven and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. 11. Cut into 9 servings and serve hot. 4 Find 1,000+ kidney-friendly recipes on DaVita.com/GetRecipes today. Find 1,000+ kidney-friendly recipes on DaVita.com/GetRecipes today. 5 Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual. Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual. Today's Kidney Diet | Veggie Lovers BREAKFAST Spaghetti-Basil Frittata Recipe submitted byDaVita dietitian Donna from California. Portions:4 Serving size: 1 wedge Diet types: CKD non-dialysis, dialysis, diabetes Nutrients per serving: Calories: 271, Protein: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 26 g, INGREDIENTS Fat: 11 g, Cholesterol: 196 mg, Sodium: 208 mg, Potassium: 212 mg, Phosphorus: 279 mg, Calcium: 178 mg, Fiber: 3.1 g Food choices: 1/3 cup green onion 1-1/2 meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat Carbohydrate choices: 2 2 tbsp fresh basil 2 tsp olive oil PREPARATION 2-1/2 cups whole-wheat spaghetti, cooked 1. Chop green onion and basil; set aside. 1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk 2. Coat a medium non-stick skillet with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Spread 4 large eggs cooked spaghetti noodles evenly in skillet and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. 2 large egg whites 1/4 tsp black pepper 3. Whisk milk, eggs, egg whites and black pepper together in a bowl. Gently pour over pasta. Sprinkle the top of the frittata with cheese, 2 oz mozzarella cheese green onions and basil. Cover and cook for approximately 8 minutes or until set. 4. Cut the frittata into 4 wedges and serve. Get DaVita Recipe Alerts Receive monthly collections of kidney diet recipes when you register for a myDaVita account. Sign up now at DaVita.com/ Alerts. 4 Find 1,000+ kidney-friendly recipes on DaVita.com/GetRecipes today. Find 1,000+ kidney-friendly recipes on DaVita.com/GetRecipes today. 5 Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual. Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual. Today's Kidney Diet | Veggie Lovers APPETIZER Fresh Tofu Spring Rolls Recipe submitted byDaVita dietitian Christina from California. Portions:6 Serving size: 2 spring rolls Diet types: CKD non-dialysis, dialysis, diabetes Nutrients per serving: Calories: 156, Protein: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 20 g, INGREDIENTS Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 162 mg, Potassium: 302 mg, Phosphorus: 93 mg, Calcium: 46 mg, Fiber: 1.3 g Food choices: 1 meat, 12 leaves Romaine lettuce 1 starch, 1 medium-potassium vegetable Carbohydrate choices: 1 2 medium carrots 1/2 medium red onion PREPARATION 16 oz firm tofu 1. Wash and dry the lettuce, then cut each leaf in half, lengthwise. Cut 1/2 tbsp ground cumin the carrots julienne style. Slice the onion. Set aside. 1/2 tbsp granulated garlic 2. Boil 6 cups of water and set aside to soak the rice wrappers later. 1/4 tsp sea salt 3. Drain and pat dry the tofu. Slice it into 12 pieces, each about 4 1/2 tsp black pepper inches long. 1 tbsp olive oil 4. Spread the tofu on a plate and season it evenly with half of the cumin, 12 rice wrappers for granulated garlic, sea salt and black pepper. spring rolls 5. Heat a non-stick pan with olive oil. Place the tofu strips in the pan, seasoned side down. Season the other side and fry until the bottom is lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and fry until second side is lightly browned.