Is Chiles Rellenos safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 620mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chiles Rellenos 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

Chiles Rellenos

Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, battered in egg, deep-fried, in tomato sauce.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

620mg

Potassium

620 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Cheese + egg + sauce = P+Na. Smaller portion.

Ingredients

4 poblano peppers
Mexican cheese
Egg batter
Tomato sauce

Cheese Chiles Rellenos Fried Poblano Puebla Stuffed

Cooking Steps

1
Roast + peel poblanos.
2
Stuff with cheese.
3
Batter + fry.
4
Simmer in sauce.

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