Toasted Sourdough with Cucumber and Herb Spread
Crisp toasted sourdough bread topped with a cool spread of cream cheese and fresh dill, layered with English cucumber rounds.
A satisfying, crunchy afternoon snack with under 150 calories, negligible potassium, and safe phosphorus levels.
Ingredients
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Cooking Instructions
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In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, minced dill, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth.
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Toast sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
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Spread 1 tablespoon of the herbed cream cheese across each toast slice.
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Layer overlapping cucumber rounds across the top.
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Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
Kidney Nutrition & Mineral Prep Tips
Dietitian Tip: Cucumbers are over 95% water and very low in minerals, helping satisfy hunger between meals without taxing kidney filters.
Stage Adaptation: Safe for Stages 1 through 4.