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Whitefish & Quinoa Elimination Dinner
A novel-protein dinner for dogs working through a food trial, pairing mild whitefish with quinoa instead of the usual wheat or rice.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Yields
About 4 cups
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 500 g skinless whitefish fillets
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup green beans, finely chopped
Steps
- Simmer the quinoa in the water for about 15 minutes, until the grains are soft and the water is taken up.
- Steam the whitefish for 8 to 10 minutes, until it flakes apart easily.
- Check the fish carefully with your fingers and lift out any bones you find.
- Steam the chopped green beans for 5 minutes until tender.
- Flake the fish into the quinoa, fold the green beans through, and cool before serving.
Substitutions
- Cod or haddock in place of the whitefish.
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 | ~1/3 cup per meal |
| 15 kg | ~3/4 cup per meal |
| 30 kg | ~1 1/2 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
887 kcal
Per cup
222 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~26% of daily calories222 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Raw, smoked, or cured fish
- Fish bones of any size
- Battered or fried fish
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 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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