Turkey & Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 3/4 cup dry quinoa
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped green beans
- 1/2 cup diced zucchini
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp fish oil
- 4 cups water
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove bitter saponin coating
- Bring water to boil in large pot, add quinoa, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes
- In separate skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat, breaking into small pieces, until no pink remains
- Add carrots and zucchini to turkey, cook 5 minutes until slightly tender
- Add green beans, cook additional 3 minutes
- Remove turkey mixture from heat and fold in cooked quinoa
- Stir in ground flaxseed and allow to cool completely
- Drizzle fish oil over mixture and toss to combine
- Portion into daily servings and refrigerate or freeze
💊 Required Supplements
Add per 4 cups finished recipe: Calcium carbonate 1/2 tsp (provides ~1000mg calcium), Zinc gluconate 50mg, Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) 100 IU, Vitamin D3 200 IU, B-complex for dogs (1/4 adult dose). Mix thoroughly into cooled food before serving. Consult veterinarian to adjust based on dog's exact weight and needs.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 26g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 9g (13% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 32g (42% DM) |
| Fiber | 5g (7% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| Calcium | 1.1% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.85% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Cool to room temperature before serving. Refrigerate portions in airtight containers up to 4 days, or freeze individual portions up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in refrigerator. Discard any food left out over 2 hours. Wash hands and all surfaces after handling raw turkey. Transition to new food gradually over 7-10 days mixing with current food.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute ground beef or pork for turkey—significantly higher fat content will defeat weight management goals. Avoid white rice instead of quinoa as it has lower protein and higher glycemic index. Do not omit the calcium supplement—meat-heavy diets without adequate calcium cause serious bone and metabolic issues. Never add onions, garlic, grapes, or xylitol-containing ingredients as these are toxic to dogs. Consult your veterinarian before making any modifications, as this recipe is formulated for specific nutritional balance.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
Share this recipe