If your vet has suggested your pup could stand to lose a few kilos, this meal is a brilliant place to start. Turkey breast is one of the leanest proteins around, and green beans are a vet-favourite filler β they add bulk and fibre with almost no calories. Your dog will feel full and satisfied without the excess energy that leads to weight gain. It's simple, it's effective, and dogs genuinely love it.
At a Glance
| β± Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| π₯ Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| π½ Servings | Makes 4 serves |
| π Suitable For | Overweight dogs or dogs on calorie-restricted diets |
π₯ Ingredients
- 500g turkey breast (minced or diced)
- 2 cups green beans (chopped)
- 1 cup pumpkin (mashed)
- Β½ cup carrots (grated)
- Β½ cup zucchini (grated)
- 1 tbsp fish oil
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Cook turkey in a non-stick pan over medium heat β no oil needed as turkey releases its own juices.
- Steam green beans for 5 minutes until just tender.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked turkey with mashed pumpkin.
- Fold in green beans, grated carrots, and zucchini.
- Drizzle with fish oil and mix well.
- Cool to room temperature before serving.
π Storage
Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze portions for up to 3 months.
π Nutrition Notes
This meal is approximately 30% lower in calories than standard homemade meals while maintaining high protein content. Green beans are 90% water, providing volume without calories. Pumpkin's fibre helps dogs feel full longer by slowing digestion.
π‘ Tips
- Green beans can be substituted with any low-calorie vegetable
- No added oil in cooking keeps the calorie count down
- Weigh portions carefully β even healthy food causes weight gain if overfed
- Combine with increased exercise for best weight loss results
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