Kidney-Friendly Lemon Garlic Green Beans
Recipe by: Blog.RenalTracker.com
Enjoy this simple and delicious side dish at your holiday meals!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blanch: Boil water and blanch green beans for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Sauté: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine: Add blanched green beans and lemon juice to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Season: Add black pepper to taste (no salt).
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm.
Kidney-Friendly Benefits:
- Green beans are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals and have a relatively low potassium content, making them an ideal low-potassium side dish.
- Uses fresh ingredients
- Heart-healthy olive oil
- Dairy-free and nutritious
*While shopping ALWAYS check the label, choose less phosphorus, and avoid dairy
*Recipes are considered kidney-healthy. However, if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, or another disease, always consult a healthcare provider or dietitian when preparing food for yourself or someone with medical dietary needs to ensure the recipe suits their specific situation.
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