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Portions:
16
Serving
Size:
2 tablespoons
- Diet
Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Lower Protein
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces canned asparagus, low-sodium
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Preparation
- Set cream cheese out to soften.
- Drain asparagus well.
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until blended. Remove to a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve spread with low-sodium crackers or make finger sandwiches.
Helpful hints
- Canned asparagus may be replaced with fresh or frozen asparagus. Boil in water until asparagus is soft enough to mash with a fork.
- This recipe may be made with diced cucumber instead of asparagus.
Submitted by: the DaVita dietitian team.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 65
Protein 1 g
Carbohydrates 1 g
Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Sodium 56 mg
Potassium 43 mg
Phosphorus 18 mg
Calcium 11 mg
Fiber 0.2 g
Added Sugar 0 g
Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices
- 1/2 vegetable, low potassium
- 1 fat
Carbohydrate choices
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