10 Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipes and Organic Treats - Pt 3

Turkey and Vegetable Dinner This basic dog food recipe includes turkey for protein and vegetables for added vitamins and minerals. Turkey has less fat than beef, making this an ideal recipe for pups that could stand to lose a few pounds. Ingredients 4 cups of water 1 pound of ground turkey 2 cups of brown rice 1 cup of carrots, chopped 1 cup of green beans, chopped 1 tablespoon of fish oil (optional) Directions Cook the ground turkey in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until the meat is cooked through. Add the brown rice, turkey, and water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook an additional 15 minutes, or until the rice is soft and tender. Add the carrots and green beans and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Allow to cool before serving. Store extra dinners in the fridge for up to five days. Pro Tip: Avoid using heavy oil to brown the turkey. The high fat content of the oil may upset your dog’s stomach. Chicken Casserole This recipe uses chicken, which is a good source of protein, and lots of vegetables to create a flavorful mix. Green beans help your dog feel full and vegetables promote a healthy intestinal tract. Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 1/2 cup of green beans, chopped 1/2 cup of carrots, chopped 1/2 cup of broccoli, chopped 1/2 cup rolled oats. 4 cups of low-salt chicken broth Directions Remove excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut the breasts into small nickel-sized chunks. Cook the chicken breasts in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the chicken, vegetables, rolled oats, and chicken broth to a large pot and cook over medium heat until the carrots are tender – about 15 minutes. Allow to cool before serving. Store leftover casserole portions in the fridge for up to five days. Pro Tip: You can use a small amount of olive oil to fry the chicken if you are having trouble keeping the chicken breasts from sticking to the skillet. Doggie Chili Dogs need large amounts of protein to keep them healthy and active. Your pup should get the majority of his protein from whole meat sources, such as fresh chicken. Beans also have a good amount of protein. This recipe blends chicken, beans, and vegetables to create a healthy and tasty mix. Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 1 cup of kidney beans, drained 1 cup of black beans, drained 1 cup of carrots, diced 1/2 cup of tomato paste 4 cups of chicken broth Directions Remove the excess fat and dice the chicken breasts into nickel-sized pieces. Cook the chicken breasts in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add the chicken, beans, carrots, tomato paste, and chicken broth into a large pot and cook over medium heat until heated through – about 10 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool before serving. Store leftover chili in the fridge for up to five days. Pro Tip: You can add a 1/2 tablespoon of fish oil to this recipe. The flavors are strong enough that even picky eaters won’t notice the added healthy ingredient.