Meats and seafood
Grilled Pork Souvlaki
Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Helen from Colorado.
Portions: 6
Serving size: 1 skewer
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried whole oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound pork tenderloin or pork loin chops, cut in 2” cubes for grilling
- 1 large green pepper, cut into 2” cubes
- 1 medium onion (sweet if available), cut into 2” cubes
Preparation
- Combine all ingredients for marinade in a jar; secure top and shake until blended.
- Place pork cubes in a bowl; pour marinade over and marinate in the refrigerator from 45 minutes up to 4 hours.
- Thread pepper, pork and onion alternately on six 12” skewers.
- Grill over medium-hot coals 12 to 15 minutes or to desired degree of doneness, turning half way though cooking.
Nutrients per serving
- Calories: 204
- Protein: 18 g
- Carbohydrate: 5 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Potassium: 39 mg
- Phosphorus: 336 mg
- Calcium: 17 mg
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices
- 2 meat
- 1 vegetable, medium potassium
- 1 fat
Helpful hints
- Protein requirements for those with kidney disease vary based on the stage of CKD. Check with your dietitian for adjustments to recipes or serving size based on your individual protein requirements.

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