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Homemade liver dog food in a bowl.
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Liver Dog Food

Homemade liver dog food is a special meal for your furry friend.
Course Dog Food
Cuisine Pet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 206kcal
Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

  • 1 - 1.25 pounds chicken liver
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained

Instructions

Instant Pot

  • Cut liver into 1/2" cubes. Thaw the spinach according to the package instructions. Drain the spinach.
  • Add the quinoa and water to the Instant Pot. Layer in liver and carrots.
  • Secure the lid on the pot. Set to manual, high for 20 minutes. Once the cycle has finished, allow it to naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Slow Cooker

  • Cut liver into 1/2" cubes. Thaw the spinach according to the package instructions. Drain the spinach.
  • Add the quinoa and water to the slow cooker. Layer in liver and carrots.
  • Put the lid on the pot. Set it to low for 3 hours. At the end of the 3 hours, stir well. If the water isn't mostly absorbed, let it cook another hour checking it every 20 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach. Allow to cool completely before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 261mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13210IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 9mg