Greek Lemon Rice (Pilafi)

Name: Greek Lemon Rice (Pilafi)
Prep time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1.5 cups white rice; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; Lemon zest

Fluffy white rice simmered in low-sodium broth with lemon and oregano — one of the most consistently kidney-safe side dishes.

Prep Time 25 min

Servings 3

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Rating Safe

Nutrition per serving

280

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg daily limit

120mg

Sodium

120 / 2000mg daily limit

140mg

Potassium

140 / 2000mg daily limit

CKD Dietitian Tip

Lemon adds bright flavor without salt. One of the safest CKD side dishes.

Ingredients

1.5 cups white rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
Lemon zest

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium

Instructions

1
Sauté rice in olive oil briefly.
2
Add broth and bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat, cover, simmer 18 min.
4
Stir in lemon juice and zest.
5
Season with oregano. Fluff and serve.

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