Low-Oxalate Dinner Recipes (2024)

These hearty recipes focus on low oxalates without compromising flavor and meal variety.

Publish 13 September 2022

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Low-Oxalate Dinner Recipes (1)

It’s possible to exceed daily oxalate goals with one meal. Don’t let that happen during dinner! Here are seven delicious options to discuss with your health provider before including them within your meal plan.

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Low-oxalate meals are not specifically designed for people with chronic kidney disease.

Cilantro Fried Rice

A fulfilling tasty side dish

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Cook time: 20 minPrep time: 10 minDin­nerServings: 2

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Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 ½ cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green chilies, diced
  • 1 cup cooked Jasmine rice, chilled
  • ½ Tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp chop­ped green onion
  • 1 Tbsp chop­ped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 ½ Tbsp chop­ped fresh cilantro

    Cooking Steps

    1. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet, over medium-high heat. Fry the garlic until golden, then add the chili pepper and stir-fry until cooked through.

    2. Then add the rice, sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently. When the mixture is well blended, stir in the green onions, basil, and cilantro. Cook for 1 more minute, then serve hot.

    Nutrition Per Serving
    • Calories 316 kcal
    • Protein 25 g
    • Fat 15 g
    • Oxalate 8 mg
    • Carbs 80 g
    • Calcium 30 mg
    • Sugars 5 g
    • Potassium 343 mg
    • Fiber 3 g
    • Sodium 255 mg

    Low-Carb Italian Chili Beans

    A savory twist to traditional recipe

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    Cook time: 10 minPrep time: 15 minDin­nerServings: 2

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    Ingredients
    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • ½ chop­ped red onion
    • 1 cup fresh green beans
    • 1 lb ground turkey
    • ½ cup fresh basil
    • 2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning (oregano, parsley, thyme, sage, cumin, cayenne, chili pow­der)
    • 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium diced tomatoes

    Cooking Steps

    1. Heat sauté pan with olive oil.

    2. Dice up the onion and, when the oil is shimmering, put it in the pan.

    3. In a second oiled pan, cook ground turkey until cooked through.

    4. In a sauce pot, add diced tomatoes on medium-high heat. Add Italian seasoning, green beans, and fresh basil.

    5. When the sauce slightly bubbles, put on low heat and let simmer for 15 or so minutes.

    6. When onions and ground turkey are cooked, combine everything into the sauce pot, and enjoy!

    Nutrition Per Serving
    • Calories 201 kcal
    • Protein 24 g
    • Fat 9 g
    • Oxalate 18 mg
    • Carbs 7 g
    • Calcium 80 mg
    • Sugars 3 g
    • Potassium 402 mg
    • Fiber 2 g
    • Sodium 140 mg

    Mushroom Broccoli Rice

    Low-carb wholesome vegetarian dinner

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    Cook time: 10 minPrep time: 15 minDin­nerServings: 2

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    Ingredients
    • 1 broccoli
    • 8 oz baby mushrooms
    • 1 cup arugula
    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp chop­ped parsley
    • ⅛ cup of Trader Joe’s dried cranberries
    • ½ minced shallot
    • pinch of black pepper
    • 1 garlic clove
    • A sprinkle of parmesan cheese
    • ⅛ cup of no-salt sunflower seeds

    Cooking Steps

    1. Add broccoli florets and stems into a food processor and pulse until the mixture is the size of rice.

    2. In a pan, heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and sauté until they start to brown. Stir in balsamic vinegar and garlic. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are caramelized.

    3. Sauté shallots until they soften, add the broccoli rice, arugula, and a bit of pepper.

    4. Cook the rice stirring frequently for about 3 minutes or until warmed up, but still crisp (don’t let broccoli get mushy).

    5. Fold in the mushroom, parsley, and cranberries, and sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.

    6. Add unsalted sunflower seeds for extra crunchiness.

    Nutrition Per Serving
    • Calories 288 kcal
    • Protein 14 g
    • Fat 17 g
    • Oxalate 30 mg
    • Carbs 30 g
    • Calcium 186 mg
    • Sugars 9 g
    • Potassium 355 mg
    • Fiber 11 g
    • Sodium 114 mg

    Spaghetti Pasta Primavera

    A quick-and-easy vegetarian dish

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    Cook time: 15 minPrep time: 15 minDin­nerServings: 2

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    Ingredients
    • 10 oz spaghetti
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ½ sliced red onion,
    • 1 sliced carrot
    • 2 cups broccoli florets
    • 1 sliced red bell pepper
    • 1 sliced yellow squash
    • 1 sliced zucchini
    • 3–4 cloves garlic
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
    • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
    • ½ cup pasta water
    • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • ½ cup shredded parmesan

    Spaghetti and brown rice pasta have the lowest oxalate content.

    Cooking Steps

    1. Boil pasta in pot of water with a pinch of salt. Reserve a half cup of pasta water before draining.

    2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add red onion, broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot and sauté 2 minutes.

    3. Add squash and zucchini then sauté 2–3 minutes or until veggies have nearly softened.

    4. Add garlic, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning and sauté 2 minutes longer.

    5. Pour veggies into now empty pasta pot or a serving bowl, add drained pasta, drizzle in lemon juice, season with a little more salt as needed, and toss while adding in pasta water to loosen as desired.

    6. Toss in ¼ cup parmesan and parsley then serve with remaining parmesan on top.

    Nutrition Per Serving
    • Calories 415 kcal
    • Protein 10 g
    • Fat 14 g
    • Oxalate 13 mg
    • Carbs 57 g
    • Calcium 197 mg
    • Sugars 9 g
    • Potassium 844 mg
    • Fiber 6 g
    • Sodium 189 mg

    Spanish Rice

    A go-to side dish when serving Mexican food

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    Cook time: 40 minPrep time: 5 minDin­nerServings: 2

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    Ingredients
    • 1 cup long grain rice
    • ⅛ cup vegetable oil
    • 4 oz tomato sauce
    • 3 stems cilantro
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp minced garlic
    • 2 cups water
    • ¼ tsp cumin
    • pinch of garlic pow­der

    Cooking Steps

    1. Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.

    2. Add the rice and cook until golden brown.

    Add 1 bouillon cube to 4 cups water and microwave for 3 minutes.

    3. When the rice is brown, add water, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin, and garlic pepper to the pan.

    4. Stir and cover the pan. Let simmer for 30–40 minutes or until all is cooked and there is no liquid left. Fluff before serving and enjoy.

    Nutrition Per Serving
    • Calories 90 kcal
    • Protein 1 g
    • Fat 4 g
    • Oxalate 6 mg
    • Carbs 13 g
    • Calcium 11 mg
    • Sugars 1 g
    • Potassium 108 mg
    • Fiber 2 g
    • Sodium 447 mg

    Three-Cheese Veggie Lasagna

    A creamy, healthy Italian dish

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    Cook time: 1 hourPrep time: 15 minDin­nerServings: 2

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    Ingredients
    • 1 tsp olive oil
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 1 yellow squash, cubed
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 2 oz kale-broccoli slaw
    • 10 oz fat-free ricotta cheese
    • ¼ cup low-fat Swiss cheese
    • 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup fat-free milk
    • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
    • ½ package no-boil lasagna
    • ground green pepper to taste as garnish

    Cooking Steps

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or 350°F (185°C) in air fryer. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or smear the pan with olive oil on a paper towel.

    2. Heat oil in a skillet. Add onion and squash; cook, stirring occasionally. Stir in kale and garlic; cook, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in ricotta, Swiss, and parmesan cheeses until well-mixed. Set aside.

    3. To make the sauce, whisk together milk and flour in a medium saucepan until smooth. Cook over medium heat whisking constantly, until sauce comes to a boil and thickens, about 8 minutes.

    4. Layer ingredients into a baking dish: half a cup of sauce in the bottom of the dish, top with a third of the noodles, and then top with half of the veggie mixture over the noodles. Repeat. Cover lasagna loosely with foil. Bake for 45 minutes (30–35 minutes in air fryer).

    Nutrition Per Serving
    • Calories 447 kcal
    • Protein 20 g
    • Fat 9 g
    • Oxalate 15 mg
    • Carbs 70 g
    • Calcium 352 mg
    • Sugars 34 g
    • Potassium 402 mg
    • Fiber 5 g
    • Sodium 150 mg

    Vegetarian Chile Rellenos

    A healthy, vegan adaptable, roasted chile relleno recipe

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    Cook time: 20 minPrep time: 35 minDin­nerServings: 2

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    Ingredients
    • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
    • ½ chop­ped onion
    • 1 cloves garlic
    • ½ cup water
    • ½ lb chop­ped potatoes
    • 1 chop­ped carrot
    • 1 small chop­ped zucchini
    • 3 oz tomato sauce
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • ½ tsp ground cumin
    • 4 roasted poblano chiles, peeled, deveined
    • 4 oz mozza­rella cheese

    Cooking Steps

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    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) or 325°F (160°C) in air fryer.

    2. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

    3. Add water, potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, then stir in zucchini. Cook, covered for 5 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings; simmer 3 minutes.

    4. Spoon into chiles and place in a lightly oiled shallow baking dish, with the remaining sauce on the bottom.

    5. Cover and bake for 20 minutes (or 15 minutes in air fryer). Top with cheese and bake uncovered additional 5 minutes (or 3 minutes in an air fryer) until cheese melts.

    Nutrition Per Serving
    • Calories 143 kcal
    • Protein 8 g
    • Fat 5 g
    • Oxalate 6 mg
    • Carbs 24 g
    • Calcium 25 mg
    • Sugars 1 g
    • Potassium 425
    • Fiber 6 g
    • Sodium 345 mg

    Low-Oxalate Dinner Recipes (38) While this page offers some recipes, for over 2500 options, you might consider the Renal Diet Cookbook for Beginners.Amazon

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    FAQs

    What is a complete list of low oxalate foods? ›

    Foods to eat
    • Fruits: bananas, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, apples, apricots, lemons, peaches.
    • Vegetables: mustard greens, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, peas, zucchini.
    • Grains and starches: white rice, corn flour, oat bran.
    • Proteins: eggs, meat, fish, poultry.
    Nov 19, 2020

    How do you flush oxalates out of your body? ›

    You need to eat calcium so that it can bind with oxalate in the stomach and intestines before it moves to the kidneys. Eating foods with calcium is a good way for oxalates to leave the body and not form stones. The best way to get calcium into your body is through the foods you eat.

    What food breaks oxalates? ›

    If you eat or drink calcium-rich foods at the same time, they can help your body handle oxalate without turning it into a kidney stone. So pair your spinach salad with low-fat cheese. Or mix nuts or berries into yogurt. Drinking milk does not cause kidney stones.

    What are the symptoms of too much oxalates? ›

    Oxalates could be a hidden source of headaches, urinary pain, genital irritation, joint, muscle, intestinal or eye pain. Other common oxalate-caused symptoms can also include mood conditions, anxiety, sleep problems, weakness, atherosclerosis, prostatitis and burning feet.

    What is the best low oxalate diet? ›

    If you're looking to reduce your oxalate intake, the following are some of the low-oxalate foods that may be incorporated into your diet:
    • Lean lamb, beef or pork.
    • Poultry.
    • Seafood.
    • Radishes.
    • Avocado.
    • Brussels sprouts.
    • Rice.
    • Noodles.

    What happens when you stop eating oxalates? ›

    "Oxalate dumping" is a condition that is thought to occur when you decrease your oxalate intake too quickly, causing the body to “dump” all your excess oxalate load. This rapid decrease causes symptoms such as: Dizziness. Joint pain.

    Does lemon water get rid of oxalates? ›

    Thus, fresh lemon juice has been suggested as a possible alternative to potassium citrate for the treatment of patients with calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis, in particular those with hypocitraturia.

    Are eggs high in oxalates? ›

    Low oxalate protein and dairy include eggs, meat, poultry, fish, yogurt, cheese, milk, and butter. In addition, coffee, water, and fruit juice are considered low oxalate. Moderate oxalate foods contain 10-25mg of oxalates per serving.

    What does oxalate in urine look like? ›

    Urine sediment showing both dumbbell-shaped calcium oxalate monohydrate (long arrow) and envelope-shaped calcium oxalate dihydrate (short arrows) crystals. Although not shown, the monohydrate crystals may also have a needle-shaped appearance. The formation of calcium oxalate crystals is independent of the urine pH.

    What vegetables have no oxalates? ›

    Low or No Oxalate (Less than 2 mg/serving)
    • Avocado.
    • Brussel Sprouts.
    • Cauliflower.
    • Cabbage.
    • Mushrooms.
    • Onions.
    • Peas, green (fresh or frozen)
    • Potatoes, white.

    What fruits have no oxalates? ›

    More Low Oxalate Fruit
    • Apricots.
    • Bananas.
    • Blackberries.
    • Cherries.
    • Cranberries.
    • Lemons & Limes.
    • Plantains.
    • Plums.
    Oct 21, 2022

    Is coffee high in oxalate? ›

    Here is something very important: Coffee is oxalate free – almost, 1 mg for a cup (2 mg/cup for decaf). We already told you that coffee drinkers have a reduced stone risk, so lets debunk the coffee myth here: Drink it as you wish.

    Are blueberries high in oxalates? ›

    Blueberries and blackberries

    Mix other berries in with your raspberries to reduce your oxalate intake. Blueberries and blackberries have only 4 milligrams of oxalates per cup. They're also rich in antioxidants, which can help prevent diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

    What are high protein low oxalate foods? ›

    Consider replacing some of the meat and animal protein you would typically eat with beans, dried peas, and lentils, which are plant-based foods that are high in protein and low in oxalate.

    What are the 10 foods that cause kidney stones? ›

    It is important to be mindful of the following foods that can lead to the formation of kidney stones in certain people: foods high in sodium, cola beverages, fast foods, processed meats, certain supplements, black tea, chocolate, spinach, soy milk, almonds, cashews, soy beans.

    What are the worst foods for kidney stones? ›

    Some examples of foods that have high levels of oxalate include peanuts, rhubarb, spinach, beets, Swiss chard, chocolate and sweet potatoes. Limiting intake of these foods may be beneficial for people who form calcium oxalate stones which is the leading type of kidney stone.

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