Fried Kidneys with Onions

Fried Kidneys with Onions is a savory, rustic dish featuring tender pieces of kidney (often lamb or pork) sautéed with caramelized onions. It's a classic comfort food found in various forms across European cuisines, particularly in British and French home cooking, often served with toast or mashed potatoes.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides key nutrients like iron, vitamin B12, and zinc, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin B12	8.5 µg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	5.2 mg
Selenium	140 µg
Phosphorus	320 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	1.8 mg
Niacin (B3)	9.0 mg
Potassium	380 mg

Per 1 serving (about 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a traditional 'nose-to-tail' ingredient, making use of offal to create a flavorful and nutritious meal. Nutritionally, kidneys are exceptionally dense in B vitamins and selenium, supporting energy metabolism and antioxidant function.