The light meal of chicken, zucchini, and green beans is a recipe designed for dogs that need to lose weight or maintain their ideal weight with a lower-calorie diet. The volume of the meal is ensured by the vegetables, while the chicken provides lean protein without being heavy.
Ingredients
- 200 g of skinless chicken breast
- 250 g of zucchini
- 200 g of green beans
- 50 g of white rice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley
Procedure
- Cook the rice in unsalted water following the times indicated on the package.
- Boil the chicken breast in unsalted water for 12 minutes, then shred it finely.
- Wash the green beans, trim the ends, and cut them into 1 cm pieces.
- Wash and chop the zucchini into cubes.
- Steam the green beans and zucchini for 10 minutes, until they are tender but not too soft.
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, add the EVO oil and parsley, and mix well.
Notes
Zucchini and green beans are very low-calorie vegetables and rich in water, perfect for satisfying your dog without adding sugars. The amount of rice is intentionally reduced. This meal should be integrated into a weight management plan that also includes portion control and regular physical activity. Check the plan with the veterinarian.
Storage
In the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen in portions for up to 2 months.