Easy And Delicious Dinner Recipes For Backpacking
June 17th, 2010 | by admin |As you already know if you’ve read our other easy backpacking recipes, it is very important to eat nutritiously and drink plenty of water while backpacking. We’ve already mentioned a few meal ideas for breakfast and lunch, as well as a few energizing backpacking snack suggestions. Dinner is the backpacking meal that most backpackers settle down and truly enjoy. Once you have set camp for the evening and settled in, a hot and hearty meal will revitalize your body and get you prepared for another day of active hiking. Backpacker’s SushiCook 1 cup instant rice with boiling water. Cut nori (seaweed rollers for sushi found at international grocers or sections) into quartersPlace a spoonful of rice on the nori and add a spoonful of tuna from foil packetRoll the sushi and dip in wasabi, horseradish, or soy sauce (take-out packets)Seafood PastaCook 1/2 package pasta (fettuccini, tortellini, etc)Heat a little bit of olive oil, salt, and garlic with salmon or tuna (foil package)Toss with parmesan cheese and enjoy!Variation: chicken (canned) and sundried tomatoesJust Add Water Backpacking FeastIn a small sandwich bag combine:3/4 cup instant potatoes3/4 cup dry stuffingDried cranberriesBeef or turkey jerky piecesPowdered gravy mixAt camp, stir in boiling water and let stand before eating. Country Chicken and RiceCombine 1 cup instant rice with 1 1/2 cups boiling waterStir in one packet onion soup mixAdd 1 small can of chickenStir until warmFiesta Trail ChickenIn a small sandwich bag combine:1 cup instant rice1 packet tomato soup mixSpices (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, etc. )At camp, add 1 1/2 cups boiling water to dry ingredients and stir in a small can of chicken. Other dinner ideas include: Small canned hams that require no refrigerationFresh vegetables for first night dinners (broccoli, corn on the cob, green beans, etc. )Soup cupsCanned foods (ravioli, Spam, beanie weenies, beef stew, etc. )Salty foods are good for replenishing your body to avoid dehydration. Eat foods that are high in calories and protein. If you packed canned foods, look for products with easy open lids. Otherwise, remember to pack a can opener, like the versatile Leatherman Juice S2 Multi-tool. The most energizing and replenishing snacks for the trail is gorp, or modern versions of trail mix. Try these gorp recipes for variety. Chocolate Lover’s Gorp2/3 cup dried apricots2/3 cup dried cherries2/3 cup dried blueberries2/3 cup almonds2/3 cup peanuts1 cup white chocolate chips1 cup dark chocolate chipsThe Trail is on Fire GorpHeat 2 tbsp oil in a skilletBrown 2 cups puffed rice cereal and 2 cups raisin bran, stirring constantlySpread the cereal on a baking sheet and cook at 250° for 30 minutes. Toss cooled cereal with:1/2 cup Spanish peanuts1/2 cup cashews1/4 cup raisins1/4 cup dried dates1/4 cup dried jalapeño slices1/2 tsp salt1 tsp chili powder1/4 tsp cumin2 Tbsp sugar
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