Is Mole Verde safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 620mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Mole Verde 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

Mole Verde

Green mole with pumpkin seeds, tomatillo, cilantro, jalapeño — lighter than poblano.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 6

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

620mg

Potassium

620 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Pumpkin seed P-heavy.

Ingredients

Tomatillo, jalapeño
Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Cilantro, parsley
Chicken

Green Mole Pumpkin Seeds Tomatillo Verde

Cooking Steps

1
Roast + blend.
2
Cook with chicken.

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