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Garbanzos for Puppies

Protein 23% • Fat 9%
Estimated 9-1/4 cups @ 305 calories per cup.
Blended food will have more calories per cup and the yield will be fewer cups.
Calories: 2845kcal

Ingredients

  • 3-1/3 cups dry garbanzo beans (655g) Soak overnight and cook.
  • 2 tbsp VegeYeast or nutritional yeast (18g) If using nutritional yeast, see label to achieve 18 grams. You may need more than 2 tablespoons.
  • 4 tbsp hemp hearts (hemp meal) (40g)
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (7g)
  • 3 to 3-2/3 tbsp Vegepup (45g)
  • 1-1/4 tsp salt (5.8g) OR 2-1/4 tbsp. soy sauce (40g)
  • Optional: Seasonings such as parsley, basil, spirulina, AND/OR up to 1 cup steamed or chopped veggies (150g).

Instructions

  • Soak garbanzo beans overnight. The water level should be a few inches over the beans to allow for expansion. Change water before cooking. Cook according to package directions.
  • If using canned garbanzo beans, use 8-2/3 cups canned beans (2kg), and do not add additional salt or soy sauce.
  • Remove beans from heat and add other ingredients.
  • Mix well.

Notes

Legumes can be cooked with a potato or piece of kombu to increase digestibility. Drain and crush warm beans with a potato masher, fork, or food processor.