Turkey & Pumpkin One-Pot

Looking for a simple, wholesome meal to support your dog’s digestion? This Turkey & Pumpkin One-Pot Meal combines lean turkey mince with fibre-rich pumpkin, slow-release brown rice, and fresh spinach for added vitamins and minerals. Finished with flaxseed oil, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also gentle on sensitive tummies. Perfect as part of a home-cooked rotation (not a balanced recipe) or a nourishing topper for kibble.

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Turkey & Pumpkin One-Pot

Yield: 1kg

Author: The Canine Dietitian

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 45 Min

This turkey and pumpkin one-pot dog meal is a gentle, gut-friendly recipe packed with lean protein, fibre, and natural omega-3s. A quick, balanced option for adult dogs with sensitive digestion.

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Ingredients

• 500g (1 lb) lean turkey mince
• 150g (1 cup) uncooked brown rice (or white rice for sensitive stomachs)
• 200g (¾ cup) pumpkin purée (or fresh pumpkin cubes)
• 100g (1 cup) spinach, chopped
• 750ml (3 cups) water
• 1 tbsp flaxseed oil (added after cooking)

Instructions

1. Place turkey mince, uncooked rice, pumpkin, and water into a large pot.
2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
3. Cover and simmer for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is fully cooked and water absorbed.
4. Add more water if needed during cooking.
5. Stir in spinach and cook for a further 5 minutes until wilted.
6. Allow to cool completely. Stir in flaxseed oil before serving.

Notes

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze in portions for 2 months.

These recipes are for educational purposes only and may not suit every dog. Always check with your vet or a qualified canine nutritionist before changing your dog’s diet, especially if they are a puppy, senior, pregnant, or have health issues. Treats and toppers should make up no more than 10% of daily calories.

This recipe is not nutritionally complete and balanced but can be fed 1-2 times a week alongside a complete and balanced diet

Calories are per 100g - 92Kcals

Macro Nutrients on an As Fed basis

Protein - 11%

Fat - 1.59%

Fibre 0.77%

Carbs - 7.7%

Suitable for most healthy adult dogs as an occasional treat (under 10% of daily calories). Suitable for dogs on a low fat diet

Not recommended for puppies under 12 months as a full meal replacement

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