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Nutrients per serving

  • Calories  65
  • Protein  1 g
  • Carbohydrates  1 g
  • Fat  6 g
  • Cholesterol  13 mg
  • Sodium  56 mg
  • Potassium  43 mg
  • Phosphorus  18 mg
  • Calcium  11 mg
  • Fiber  0.2 g

Appetizers & snacks

Asparagus Spread

Diet types:

  • CKD non-dialysis
  • Dialysis
  • Diabetes


Recipe submitted by the DaVita dietitian team.

Portions: 16     Serving size: 2 tablespoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned low-sodium asparagus, drained
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Drain asparagus well. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until blended.
  2. Remove to a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Serve spread with low-sodium crackers or make finger sandwiches.

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

  • 1/2 vegetable, low potassium
  • 1 fat

Helpful hints

    • Canned asparagus may be replaced with fresh or frozen asparagus. Boil in water until asparagus is soft enough to mash with a fork.
    • This recipe may be made with diced cucumber instead of asparagus.
 

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2 Comments | Average User Rating:

mellogirl50 says:

We made it with fresh oven roasted asparagus, it was delish...we go fresh whenever possible.

Mar. 27, 2012, 3:18 PM - Inappropriate review?

JoJo8887 says:

This is a very tasty dip and easy to make. I made it for a work lunch. Everyone loved it.

Jul. 27, 2010, 7:40 AM - Inappropriate review?

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