Turkey Dog Food Recipe
Homemade turkey dog food with lean protein, veggies, cranberries, and healthy fats—delicious and tail-waggingly good! Grain free and low in carbs!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2.5 oz chicken livers chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries chopped
- 1/2 cup broccoli chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots grated
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup shiitake mushrooms chopped
- 1/2 cup defrosted spinach
- 1 large egg including shell
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric with a pinch of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the ground turkey.
- Cook until fully browned, about 6–8 minutes, breaking up any large pieces.
- Add the chicken liver and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until cooked.
- Add broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and spinach to the pan. Stir well and cook for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Mix in cranberries, chia seeds, turmeric and a pinch of black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Push the mixture aside and crack the egg into the pan. Break up the egg shells with a spoon and crush. (This can be substituted with ground egg shells). Cook the egg in the pan then stir through the turkey mixture.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely before serving.
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Notes
Add water or chicken stock to the mixture for a wetter dog food.
The total recipe makes 5 servings with one cup (240g) being a serving (1.2kg total recipe).
For this turkey dog food recipe, a standard serving size is approximately:
- Small dogs (10–20 lbs): ½–¾ cup per meal
- Medium dogs (25–50 lbs): 1 cup per meal
- Large dogs (50+ lbs): 1½–2 cups per meal
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Turkey Dog Food Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
197
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
136
mg
45
%
Sodium
97
mg
4
%
Potassium
540
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
9487
IU
190
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Net Carbohydrates
4
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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