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Turkey, Brown Rice and Garden Veggie Dog Food

An everyday homemade dog food base with lean turkey, brown rice, carrot, green beans and zucchini, about 220 calories per cup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Dog Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb 93% lean ground turkey 900 g
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice about 1 cup dry
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup chopped green beans
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower or safflower oil
  • calcium and vitamin-mineral supplement as directed by your vet

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice in unsalted water.
  2. Brown the turkey until no pink remains (165°F / 74°C).
  3. Add the vegetables and a splash of water; cover and simmer about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the rice and oil and cool completely.
  5. Add the calcium and vitamin-mineral supplement your vet or veterinary nutritionist recommends, at the dose they set.

Notes

Calories are estimates from USDA FoodData Central values. This recipe is not complete and balanced on its own: use it short term or as a topper, or have a board-certified veterinary nutritionist add the right vitamins and minerals for daily feeding. Refrigerate 3 to 4 days or freeze single-day portions up to 3 months.