When hiking, we often think about our backpack, the weather, our shoes… but rarely about what we’re going to eat. And yet, a good meal can change everything: it restores energy, warms you up when it's chilly, and most importantly… it’s enjoyable!
Here are 7 easy, light, and delicious recipes to prepare on the trails or at the bivouac.
1. Adventurer’s Porridge (Breakfast)
Ingredients (per person):
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40 g (about 1/2 cup) rolled oats
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200 ml (about 3/4 cup) water or powdered milk
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1 tbsp dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, etc.)
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1 tsp honey or sugar
Preparation:
Heat water in a mess tin, add oats, stir for 2-3 minutes. Add dried fruit and sweetener, let it sit. It's ready!
Tip: Put everything in a small zip-lock bag to save time in the morning.
2. Cold Tuna Wrap
Ingredients:
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1 tortilla
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1 small can of tuna
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Cream cheese (in a tube or portion)
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A few olives or sun-dried tomatoes
Preparation:
Spread the cream cheese, add drained tuna and toppings. Roll it up, enjoy!
Perfect for a no-cook lunch.
3. Express Vegetable Couscous
Ingredients:
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60 g (about 1/3 cup) couscous semolina
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Bouillon cube or powder
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Freeze-dried or canned vegetables (carrots, chickpeas, etc.)
Preparation:
Pour boiling water over couscous + broth + vegetables, cover for 5-10 min. Fluff with a fork, enjoy.
4. Pasta with Pouch Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
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70 g (about 1/2 cup) small pasta (e.g., small shells)
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1 pouch of tomato sauce or concentrated portion
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Dried herbs, powdered Parmesan
Preparation:
Cook the pasta, add the sauce and seasonings. Simple, hot, satisfying.
Tip: Save the cooking water for easy dishwashing.
5. Cheesy Herb Polenta
Ingredients:
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60 g (about 1/3 cup) instant polenta
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Broth
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Grated hard cheese (Comté, Parmesan, etc.)
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Dried herbs