Lentils are edible seeds from legume family. It contains 25% proteins which makes it an excellent alternative to meat for your dog. Along with proteins, it also contains iron and minerals to greater extent which makes it perfect for your dog’s meals.
1.5cupMillet/brown rice/quinoa/steel-cut oats (or a mix of all)
8cupWater
1tbspWakame seaweed, cut into small pieces
1qtSweet potato or large carrots – 2 nos., grated or finely chopped
1tspTurmeric
1gBlack pepper
4cupKale (finely chopped)
1cupFrozen peas (optional)
1cupCooked chickpeas or cooked beans (optional)
1cupApple sauce
1/2cupFlax seeds (ground)
1/2cupNutritional yeast
2tbspCoconut oil
Instructions
Soak red lentils, brown lentils, millet/brown rice/quinoa/steel-cut oats in water in a large saucepan for about 10 hours. Drain out the water
Pour filtered water (8 cups) into the pan, along with wakame seaweed, sweet potato/carrot, turmeric, and black pepper
Bring the mix to a boil, simmer the heat and cook for about 30-40 minutes or until soft. Keep the lid partially covered all through
Remove the pan from heat and add kale, frozen peas, chickpeas, or beans (pinto or black or kidney), apple sauce, flax seeds, nutritional yeast, and coconut oil. Stir well
Once fully cooked, let the dog food cool to room temperature. You can then store it in quart containers (serves 4 quarts) – 3 can be frozen and 1 in the fridge until next serve