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Ground Turkey Vegetable Dinner
A wholesome dinner of ground turkey, brown rice, and chicken giblets. Kale and carrots add texture and essential vitamins.
Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Yields
About 12 cups
Level
medium
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 2 cups chicken giblets
- 2 carrots, grated
- 3 cups kalecut
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Steps
- After washing the rice, boil with 3 cups of hot water. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan and add the ground turkey. Cook on a medium heat for 3-5 minutes until it is brown.
- Add the chicken giblets and cook for another 5-8 minutes until cooked through. Stir occasionally to make sure even cooking.
- Add the grated carrot and cut kale and stir into the cooked meat. Cover with a sauce pan lid and cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through.
- Stir in the cooked brown rice and allow the mixture to cook for serving temperature.
Substitutions
- Use white rice or quinoa instead of brown rice
- Replace kale with Swiss chard
- Swap chicken giblets for extra ground turkey
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
¾ cup per meal
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ~⅓ cup per meal |
| 15 kg | ~¾ cup per meal |
| 30 kg | ~1½ cups per meal |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
1403 kcal
Per cup
117 kcal
Daily energy need
854 kcal
One serving uses ~14% of daily calories117 / 854 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Cooked bones, splinter risk
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Keep refrigerated for four days or freeze for three months.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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