Creamy Tuna and Catnip Pate for Feline Friends
Creamy Tuna and Catnip Pate for Feline Friends
Ingredients
For the Tuna Pate
- 2 cans canned tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried catnip, or to your cat's preference
- 1/2 teaspoon fish oil, for cats, optional
- 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
For Garnish (Optional)
- 4 small cat treats
- 1/4 teaspoon extra dried catnip
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, flake the drained canned tuna with a fork, ensuring there are no large chunks.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the plain Greek yogurt, finely chopped fresh parsley, and dried catnip to the tuna. If using, add the fish oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Begin by adding 1 tablespoon of water and mix. Add the second tablespoon of water if the mixture is too dry and not forming a smooth paste. The consistency should be thick and creamy, not watery.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Once well combined, transfer the pate mixture to a food processor or blender. Process until the mixture is smooth and resembles a fine pate. This may take 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Divide the pate into four equal portions. You can serve it in small bowls or mold it into fun shapes for your feline friends.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Cover the portions and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the pate to firm up slightly. This also ensures it's served at a pleasant, cool temperature for your cats.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Before serving, garnish each portion with a small cat treat and a sprinkle of extra dried catnip, if desired. Serve immediately to your happy kitties!
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Creamy Tuna and Catnip Pate for Feline Friends
For the Tuna Pate
- 2 cans canned tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried catnip, or to your cat's preference
- 1/2 teaspoon fish oil, for cats, optional
- 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
For Garnish (Optional)
- 4 small cat treats
- 1/4 teaspoon extra dried catnip
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, flake the drained canned tuna with a fork, ensuring there are no large chunks.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the plain Greek yogurt, finely chopped fresh parsley, and dried catnip to the tuna. If using, add the fish oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Begin by adding 1 tablespoon of water and mix. Add the second tablespoon of water if the mixture is too dry and not forming a smooth paste. The consistency should be thick and creamy, not watery.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Once well combined, transfer the pate mixture to a food processor or blender. Process until the mixture is smooth and resembles a fine pate. This may take 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Divide the pate into four equal portions. You can serve it in small bowls or mold it into fun shapes for your feline friends.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Cover the portions and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the pate to firm up slightly. This also ensures it's served at a pleasant, cool temperature for your cats.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Before serving, garnish each portion with a small cat treat and a sprinkle of extra dried catnip, if desired. Serve immediately to your happy kitties!
⏱️ 2 min