Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
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Re: Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
could cook the red onions first. Guessing you have to break out the stove for the spaghetti anyway.
otherwise interesting combo.
otherwise interesting combo.
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Re: Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
Tasty-looking burrito ingredients. But are you implying that you bring fresh-looking peas and ... arugula (?) on your trips ?
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Re: Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
No, this was something I ate at home. Leftovers from the previous night often end up in a tortilla. On trips I do sometimes take a small red onion and some arugula to add to salami or tuna with condiments. If it's not too hot out they can last for a number of days.
Spaghetti looks weird in a tortilla but it was delicious. Except for the shrimp it would be possible to do that in the backcountry, not that I would. But rehydrated dried peas, which I almost always carry and add to dinners, look just like that.
Spaghetti looks weird in a tortilla but it was delicious. Except for the shrimp it would be possible to do that in the backcountry, not that I would. But rehydrated dried peas, which I almost always carry and add to dinners, look just like that.
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Re: Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
Instant hummus is brilliant. You can buy it from the bulk section at Winco. Mix the powder with water and put it on a tortilla of course (the multigrain tortillas from Winco fit perfectly at the bottom of the bear canister). Add a little cotija cheese to the hummus if you've got it. And olive oil if you're trying to up the calories.
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Re: Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
My favorite snack/meal last year was a fritos burritofreestone wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2019 2:28 pmSo very true. Not a day goes by that I don’t do a burrito.
For flour tortillas, I cut them down to the diameter that fits my Trangia mini lid and also in a zip bag then put the trimmings in another baggie to nibble on at lunch. No one mentioned corn tortilla chips, those are a favorite lunch food for me too, salty, oily, and good in almost any kind of backpacking dinner. I crunch them down in the baggie to pack them in tight. Even when they are crumbs, they can be an excellent food... simple ingredients that’s high in calories.
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Re: Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
On a Guerrero flour tortilla no less, I could recognize that packaging a mile away! They are the best, IMHO.Rockyroad wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:45 amMy favorite snack/meal last year was a fritos burritofreestone wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2019 2:28 pmSo very true. Not a day goes by that I don’t do a burrito.
For flour tortillas, I cut them down to the diameter that fits my Trangia mini lid and also in a zip bag then put the trimmings in another baggie to nibble on at lunch. No one mentioned corn tortilla chips, those are a favorite lunch food for me too, salty, oily, and good in almost any kind of backpacking dinner. I crunch them down in the baggie to pack them in tight. Even when they are crumbs, they can be an excellent food... simple ingredients that’s high in calories.
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Re: Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
Fritos burrito! I thought my concoctions were odd but clearly I've just barely scratched the surface.
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Re: Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
I haven't had instant hummus that I thought was all that realistic in its flavor. The ones I've tried were too lemony and lacking in the garlic and tahini punch that real hummus has. I don't know if it's the formulation or the dehydrating process but it's always left me wishing for something better. I stopped carrying it on trips. I've considered dehydrating some homemade hummus but haven't gotten around to trying that yet.
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Re: Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
I suspect part of the problem with dry hummus is that it needs more olive oil. Perhaps bring olive oil and a few fresh garlic cloves (they are light weight) and add to the hummus. Same with the dry peanut butter. Hydrate with a mix of olive oil and water. The supposed "advantage" of the dry form of peanut butter is low fat- not exactly what we want when backpacking.
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Re: Long Distance Backpacking - what's for lunch?
If you want a lunch that feels like a full meal---but without cooking---try pre-cooked Indian entrees. You can rip open the foil pack and eat with a spoon. There are several brands: Trader Joe's, Tasty Bite, and Kitchens of India to name a few. It seems most grocery stores stock something like this. My favorite meals are madras lentils and punjab choley. They typically weigh about 10 ounces each, which may seem a bit heavy, but I think it's worth it for the nutrition, protein, and flavor. I've used these pre-cooked entrees extensively during my thru-hikes on the PCT and CDT.
You can upgrade by mixing-in Fritos for extra crunch (don't judge me!), and/or serve with a flour tortilla.
Some Examples:
https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Indi ... B009D672FI
https://www.instacart.com/whole-foods/p ... hana-10-oz
You can upgrade by mixing-in Fritos for extra crunch (don't judge me!), and/or serve with a flour tortilla.
Some Examples:
https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Indi ... B009D672FI
https://www.instacart.com/whole-foods/p ... hana-10-oz
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