Is Mexican Rice — Arroz Rojo safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 140mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Mexican Rice — Arroz Rojo 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

Mexican Rice — Arroz Rojo

Long-grain rice cooked with tomato sauce, garlic, onion, broth — Tex-Mex side staple.

Prep time 35 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

140mg

Phosphorus

140 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na if made at home. Skip MSG-laden broths.

Ingredients

Long-grain rice
Tomato sauce, onion, garlic
Chicken broth
Salt 1/2 tsp

Arroz Kidney Friendlier Mexican Red Rice Side Tex Mex

Cooking Steps

1
Toast rice.
2
Add tomato + broth.
3
Cook covered 18 min.

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