Is Refried Beans — Frijoles Refritos safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 680mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Refried Beans — Frijoles Refritos more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Refried Beans — Frijoles Refritos

Pinto or black beans cooked soft, mashed and fried in lard with onion.

Prep time 480 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

680mg

Potassium

680 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Beans K + P heavy. 1/4 cup portion max.

Ingredients

Pinto beans
Onion, garlic, lard
Salt

Beans Everyday Frijoles Pinto Refried Side

Cooking Steps

1
Cook beans 8 hours.
2
Mash + fry with onion.

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