Homemade Dog Food
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
418 kcal
Homemade Dog Food
Description
The recipe begins by cooking brown rice separately according to package directions. Ground turkey is then cooked in a skillet and combined with the cooked rice, chopped spinach, shredded carrots, zucchini, and green beans. Adding low sodium chicken broth and a pinch of salt helps bind the ingredients and adds moisture.
The assembled mixture is cooked further to wilt the spinach and soften the vegetables, creating a uniform texture suitable for canine consumption. The result is a nutrient-rich, home-prepared dog meal designed for easy digestion and balanced nutrition.
Proper cooling before serving supports food safety, and storing the food in an airtight container in the refrigerator preserves freshness for up to four days. Transitioning your pet gradually to this new food is advised to avoid digestive upset.
Transition your dog's diet gradually to prevent digestive issues like loose stools.Store the prepared dog food in an airtight container in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.The food stays fresh up to 4 days refrigerated.Dogs may prefer this food exclusively once introduced.
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 2 cups spinach finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot finely shredded
- 1 zucchini finely shredded
- 1 ounce green beans cooked according to package directions, frozen, package
- ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey over medium heat, breaking apart into small pieces until cooked through and no longer pink.
- Once fully cooked, add the rice, chopped spinach, shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, green beans, chicken broth and a pinch of salt to the turkey and stir to combine.
- Cook everything over medium heat until the spinach wilts and the other vegetables become tender. Approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Once finished, allow it to cool completely before storing or serving to your fuzzy friend.
Notes
- Transition your dog's diet gradually to prevent digestive issues like loose stools.
- Store the prepared dog food in an airtight container in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.
- The food stays fresh up to 4 days refrigerated.
- Dogs may prefer this food exclusively once introduced.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4605IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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