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Wholesome Greens & Grins Homemade Dog Food

This recipe, Wholesome Greens & Grins Homemade Dog Food, is designed for all life stages, from playful puppies to wise seniors. It's a fantastic way to boost your dog's nutrition with fresh, wholesome ingredients, offering a delicious and healthy alternative to some commercial options.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2 days (for a medium dog)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Homemade

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 cup Cooked Brown Rice Fluffy and slightly softened.
  • 1/2 cup Cooked Sweet Potato Mashed until smooth.
  • 1/2 cup Cooked Green Beans Chopped into small, manageable pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Cooked Carrots Diced small.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Plain, extra virgin.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Potato masher

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken and brown rice. Boil or bake chicken breast until thoroughly cooked through. Cook brown rice according to package directions until tender. Let both cool slightly.
    2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, 1 cup Cooked Brown Rice
  2. Prepare the sweet potato. Steam or boil sweet potato until fork-tender. Mash it thoroughly with a fork or potato masher.
    1/2 cup Cooked Sweet Potato
  3. Cook the green beans and carrots. Steam or boil green beans and carrots until tender but still vibrant. Chop them into small, easily digestible pieces (about 1/4-inch or smaller for smaller dogs).
    1/2 cup Cooked Green Beans, 1/4 cup Cooked Carrots
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked, chopped chicken, cooked brown rice, mashed sweet potato, chopped green beans, and diced carrots.
    2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, 1 cup Cooked Brown Rice, 1/2 cup Cooked Sweet Potato, 1/2 cup Cooked Green Beans, 1/4 cup Cooked Carrots
  5. Add Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the combined ingredients.
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  6. Mix Thoroughly: Gently mix all ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the olive oil is distributed evenly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Remember to introduce any new food to your dog gradually. Consult your veterinarian for precise feeding recommendations tailored to your dog. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months.
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