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Turkey and Pumpkin Dog Food
A balanced meal featuring ground turkey, quinoa, and a variety of garden vegetables. It provides a wholesome alternative to processed canned foods.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Yields
About 5 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lean turkey
- 1/2 cup green beans, chopped finely
- 1 cup pumpkin puree, plain
- 1/2 cup kale, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
Steps
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pan or skill on a medium heat and cook the ground turkey until browned and cooked through.
- Add the green beans and kale and cook for a further 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and parsley and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked quinoa.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Substitutions
- Brown rice can be used instead of quinoa.
- Chopped spinach works well as a kale substitute.
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
¾ cup per meal
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ~⅓ cup per meal |
| 15 kg | ~¾ cup per meal |
| 30 kg | ~1½ cups per meal |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
418 kcal
Per cup
84 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~10% of daily calories84 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze in portions for 1 month.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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