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Recipe tags: 5 or less ingredients, No Cook, Refrigerator, Vegetarian

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Appetizers and snacks

Asparagus Spread

Recipe submitted by the DaVita dietitian team.

Servings: 16

Serving size: 2 tablespoons

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned low-sodium asparagus, drained
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

1. Drain asparagus well. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until blended.
2. Remove to a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Serve spread with low-sodium crackers or make finger sandwiches.

Nutrients per serving

• Calories: 65
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbohydrate: 1 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 13 mg
• Sodium: 56 mg
• Potassium: 43 mg
• Phosphorus: 18 mg
• Calcium: 11 mg
• Fiber: 0.2 g

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

• 1/2 vegetable, low potassium
• 1 fat

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.

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