Make healthy pet-friendly meals with items from your kitchen
Kila Peeples, Multimedia Journalist, Live in the D, Detroit
Updated: April 21, 2020 at 5:06 PM
This article is sponsored by the Mike Morse Law Firm.
Eating healthy meals is vital for every member of the family, including your pets. Did you know you can make healthy meals for your pet right in the comfort of your own home and with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen? Here are a few meals that not only are good for your pet, but can look so good that your would (and could) eat it up yourself.
Beef Stew
Ingredients
1 pound of beef stew meat
1 bag of frozen vegetables
1/2 can of kidney beans
1 Tbl spoon of whole wheat flour
1/2 cup of water
Sprinkle of dried parsley (Optional)
1 Tbl spoon of coconut oil
Directions
Cook the beef stew pieces in a tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until well-done.
Add vegetables and kidney beans
Slowly add flour and water whisking to create a thick gravy.
Stir meat, vegetables, beans into the gravy to coat.
Let it cool and serve.
Store remaining stew in the fridge for up to 5 days
Chicken, Rice and Veggies
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
1/2 cup vegetables such as broccoli, carrots and cauliflower
Directions
Cook ground chicken until not pink anymore
Add cooked brown rice
Add vegetables and sprinkle dried parsley (optional)
Cook until meat and vegetables are tender.
Remove from heat and cool.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Frozen Dog Treats
1/2 cup of peanut butter
1/4 cup of plain oatmeal (rolled oats)
2 mashed ripe bananas
Directions
Combine ingredients in a bowl and mix well
Scoop mixture and form a ball or put in ice tray compartments
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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