D.I.Y. Meals For The Trail
My ninth meal trial comes from one of Monica's 6 great recipes.
Monica's Recipe #4
Key Stats
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per 1 cup serving): 312 calories, 17.1g fat, 653g sodium, 134mg potassium, 28.7g carbs, 6.6g fiber, 5.2g sugars, 12.8g protein. Notable nutrients: vitamins A & C, calcium, iron.
Total weight of dry ingredients in bag: 6.6 oz.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup whole wheat cous cous
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1/3 cup freeze dried chopped chicken
- 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/3 coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
- 1 tablespoon freeze dried spring onions (or 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons powdered chicken flavor base (or boullion granules)
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 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
Ingredients ready to for pot
Cooking in pot & cozy
Cooked & ready to serve
Ready to eat
My Rating
- 5 out of 5
What I liked:
- This meal was fantastic, one my favorites.
- Taste was excellent.
- Texture was very nice and I don't usually enjoy couscous texture, this meal's chopped nuts and diced apricots really made it great.
- Very filling.
- Easy prep.
- Quick rehydrating.
- The Thrive chicken that I used really rehydrated well and tasted great.
What I disliked:
- No down sides, my son's won't be able to eat it with the nuts but I'm sure they'll enjoy it if I leave them out for them.
What my fellow tasters thought:
- Everyone loved it, the meal received rave reviews.
My thoughts and recommendations:
- Great as is, a little olive oil will kick up the calories.
- After preparing these last few meals in my cozied pot I've decided that's the best way to go.
Key Stats
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per 1 cup serving): 312 calories, 17.1g fat, 653g sodium, 134mg potassium, 28.7g carbs, 6.6g fiber, 5.2g sugars, 12.8g protein. Notable nutrients: vitamins A & C, calcium, iron.
Total weight of dry ingredients in bag: 6.6 oz.
Total weight of dry ingredients in bag: 6.6 oz.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup whole wheat cous cous
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1/3 cup freeze dried chopped chicken
- 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/3 coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
- 1 tablespoon freeze dried spring onions (or 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons powdered chicken flavor base (or boullion granules)
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 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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| Ingredients ready to for pot |
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| Cooking in pot & cozy |
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| Cooked & ready to serve |
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| Ready to eat |
- 5 out of 5
- This meal was fantastic, one my favorites.
- Taste was excellent.
- Texture was very nice and I don't usually enjoy couscous texture, this meal's chopped nuts and diced apricots really made it great.
- Very filling.
- Easy prep.
- Quick rehydrating.
- The Thrive chicken that I used really rehydrated well and tasted great.
- No down sides, my son's won't be able to eat it with the nuts but I'm sure they'll enjoy it if I leave them out for them.
- Everyone loved it, the meal received rave reviews.
- Great as is, a little olive oil will kick up the calories.
- After preparing these last few meals in my cozied pot I've decided that's the best way to go.
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