Limited Ingredient Duck

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground duck (90% lean)
• 1 lb duck breast, diced
• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 tsp iodized salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water and set aside
2. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil
3. Add quinoa to boiling water, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed
4. While quinoa cooks, brown ground duck in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into small crumbles, about 8-10 minutes
5. Add diced duck breast to skillet and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 10 minutes
6. Steam butternut squash until fork-tender, about 12 minutes
7. Steam green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes
8. Combine cooked quinoa, all duck meat, steamed vegetables in a large mixing bowl
9. Add sunflower oil and salt, mix thoroughly until evenly distributed
10. Allow to cool completely before portioning
11. Divide into daily portions based on dog's weight and caloric needs