Limited Ingredient Duck
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground duck (90% lean)
- 1.5 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups water
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly and combine with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- In a large pot, brown the ground duck over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, then drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced butternut squash, green beans, and remaining 2 cups water to the pot with duck; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in cooked quinoa, coconut oil, and beaten eggs; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes while stirring constantly to incorporate eggs thoroughly.
- Remove from heat, fold in fresh parsley, and allow to cool completely to room temperature before portioning.
- Divide into daily portions and store as directed below.
💊 Required Supplements
Per batch (approximately 4 lbs total): Add 1/2 tsp calcium carbonate powder (provides ~1,200mg calcium), 1/4 tsp iodized salt, 2,000 IU vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols), 50mg zinc (as zinc gluconate), 100mcg selenium (as selenium yeast), 1 tsp fish oil (providing ~1,000mg combined EPA/DHA), and a complete B-complex supplement at 1/4 human adult dose. Mix all supplements thoroughly into cooled food before serving.
Nutritional Analysis
1.25 cups (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 485 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 18g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 34g (40% DM) |
| Fiber | 3.5g (4% DM) |
| Moisture | 70% |
| Calcium | 1.1% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.85% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate portions in airtight containers for up to 4 days, or freeze in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator. Always serve at room temperature or slightly warmed. Wash hands and all surfaces thoroughly after handling raw duck. Discard any uneaten food left out for more than 2 hours. Consult your veterinarian before switching to this recipe and schedule bloodwork monitoring every 6 months.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do NOT substitute duck with chicken or beef as this defeats the novel protein purpose for allergic dogs. Do not replace butternut squash with white potato (may cause digestive upset) or sweet potato (alters calcium-phosphorus balance). Do not omit or reduce calcium supplementation as duck-based diets are inherently calcium-deficient. Do not add garlic, onions, grapes, or xylitol as these are toxic to dogs. Any ingredient changes require recalculation of the entire nutritional profile.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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