>>2023179>also post your best backpacking meals.I shill this in every thread: Andrew Skurka’s beans and rice.
>simple components5 ingredients: dehydrated refried beans, minute rice, taco seasoning, hard cheese, and Fritos
>easy prepMix the beans, rice, and seasoning at home. Add to 10oz of boiling water. Add the cheese, then add the Fritos. Also works well with more water, which makes it kind of soupy.
>deliciousHe runs a backpacking guide service and this is the most popular meal. It’s very popular with everyone who’s heard of it.
>nutritional balanceIt’s a decent balance of carbs, fat, and protein, and has 117 calories per ounce.
Seriously, once you make one you’ll be hooked. I bring one on every trip now. Adding taco sauce packets is a good idea. And as always, watch that the cheese doesn’t stick to your pot.
Video of Skurka’s explanation. Has an article and video, as well as the complete recipe:
https://andrewskurka.com/backpacking-dinner-recipe-beans-rice-with-fritos-cheese/ 