D.I.Y. Meals For The Trail
My tenth meal trial comes from one of Monica's 6 great recipes.
Monica's Recipe #5
Key Stats
Nutritional Information (per 1 cup serving): 378 calories, 10.9g fat, 377mg sodium, 386mg potassium, 58.2g carbs, 4.9g fiber, 1.2g sugars, 13.4g protein. Notable nutrients: vitamin C, calcium, iron.
Weight for full recipe in plastic bag: 6.0 oz.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup instant brown rice
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
- ¼ cup freeze dried chopped chicken
- ¼ cup chopped roasted cashews
- ¼ cup freeze dried mixed vegetables
- 1 tablespoon freeze dried onions (or 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons powdered chicken flavor base (or boullion granules)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1-1/2 cups water
At-home preparation
TO ASSEMBLE: Add all ingredients except the water to a quart freezer Ziploc bag. Seal bag and store until ready to use.
Cooking instructions
TO COOK IN BAG: Bring water to a boil. With opened bag resting on plate or bowl, pour in boiling water. Seal bag and let soak for 9 minutes, turning bag upside down after 3-4 minutes to redistribute & mix ingredients. Open bag and eat directly from bag, if desired. Or, transfer to a bowl or mug for eating.
TO COOK IN MUG OR BOWL: Transfer dry ingredients to a microwave-safe mug or bowl; add water and microwave until water boils. Cover and let rest until ingredients have softened (4-5 minutes). Or, boil the water separately and pour it into the mug or bowl with the instant dry ingredients; stir, cover, and let rest for 9 or 10 minutes.
Gathered Ingredients
Combined Ingredients
Ready to add to pot
Added to cozied pot
Cooking
Ready
Dinner served
My Rating
- 5 out of 5
What I liked:
- Another winner.
- This meal tastes great.
- It has a great texture with the nuts.
- It's very filling.
- Easy prep.
- Quick hydration.
What I disliked:
- No complaints.
What my fellow tasters thought:
- Everyone really enjoyed this meal.
My thoughts and recommendations:
- I really liked the nuts but this meal will be great with out them for my sons.
Key Stats
Nutritional Information (per 1 cup serving): 378 calories, 10.9g fat, 377mg sodium, 386mg potassium, 58.2g carbs, 4.9g fiber, 1.2g sugars, 13.4g protein. Notable nutrients: vitamin C, calcium, iron.
Weight for full recipe in plastic bag: 6.0 oz.
Weight for full recipe in plastic bag: 6.0 oz.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup instant brown rice
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
- ¼ cup freeze dried chopped chicken
- ¼ cup chopped roasted cashews
- ¼ cup freeze dried mixed vegetables
- 1 tablespoon freeze dried onions (or 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons powdered chicken flavor base (or boullion granules)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1-1/2 cups water
At-home preparation
TO ASSEMBLE: Add all ingredients except the water to a quart freezer Ziploc bag. Seal bag and store until ready to use.
Cooking instructions
TO COOK IN BAG: Bring water to a boil. With opened bag resting on plate or bowl, pour in boiling water. Seal bag and let soak for 9 minutes, turning bag upside down after 3-4 minutes to redistribute & mix ingredients. Open bag and eat directly from bag, if desired. Or, transfer to a bowl or mug for eating.
TO COOK IN MUG OR BOWL: Transfer dry ingredients to a microwave-safe mug or bowl; add water and microwave until water boils. Cover and let rest until ingredients have softened (4-5 minutes). Or, boil the water separately and pour it into the mug or bowl with the instant dry ingredients; stir, cover, and let rest for 9 or 10 minutes.
TO COOK IN MUG OR BOWL: Transfer dry ingredients to a microwave-safe mug or bowl; add water and microwave until water boils. Cover and let rest until ingredients have softened (4-5 minutes). Or, boil the water separately and pour it into the mug or bowl with the instant dry ingredients; stir, cover, and let rest for 9 or 10 minutes.
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| Gathered Ingredients |
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| Combined Ingredients |
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| Ready to add to pot |
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| Added to cozied pot |
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| Cooking |
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| Ready |
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| Dinner served |
- 5 out of 5
- Another winner.
- This meal tastes great.
- It has a great texture with the nuts.
- It's very filling.
- Easy prep.
- Quick hydration.
- No complaints.
- Everyone really enjoyed this meal.
- I really liked the nuts but this meal will be great with out them for my sons.
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