20 Great Backpacking Meal Recipes & Food Dehydration Tips — Cleverhiker

Looking for some delicious backpacking meal recipes? We’ve got you covered! Check out these amazing recipes that are perfect for your next outdoor adventure.

Dehydrated Backpacking Meal Recipe: Chickpea and Vegetable Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dehydrated chickpeas
• 1 cup dehydrated mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup coconut milk powder
• 2 cups boiling water

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the dehydrated chickpeas and mixed vegetables. Add the curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the coconut milk powder with boiling water until well combined.
3. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Stir to combine.
4. Cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or until the ingredients are fully rehydrated.
5. Your delicious chickpea and vegetable curry is now ready to enjoy!

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Tips:

• Feel free to customize your curry by adding other spices or vegetables.
• If you prefer a spicier curry, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
• You can also serve this curry with rice or naan bread for a complete meal.

Now that you have an idea of one of the dehydrated backpacking meals, let’s explore more options!

Dehydrated Backpacking Meal Recipe: Pasta Primavera

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dehydrated pasta
• 1/2 cup dehydrated mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, peas)
• 1/4 cup dehydrated mushrooms
• 1/4 cup dehydrated cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups boiling water

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the dehydrated pasta, mixed vegetables, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes.
2. Add the olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Pour the boiling water over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Stir to combine.
4. Cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for at least 20 minutes, or until the pasta and vegetables are fully rehydrated.
5. Your flavorful pasta primavera is now ready to be enjoyed!

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Tips:

• Add some parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for extra flavor.
• If you prefer softer vegetables, let the mixture sit for a longer period.
• This recipe can also be enjoyed cold as a pasta salad.

These dehydrated backpacking meals are not only delicious but also lightweight and easy to prepare. They are perfect for fueling your outdoor adventures. So, next time you go backpacking, don’t forget to pack these mouthwatering meals!