Camping is a popular recreation among vacationers of all ages. Most adults have fond memories of toasting marshmallows over campfires. Unfortunately, vegetarians find themselves at a loss when preparing camping meals for under the stars. There are now plenty of options for vegetarian camping meals, making meal planning easy.
Where Can I Buy Vegetarian Camping Meals?
The simplest option is to go to a sporting goods store for dehydrated camping meals. Drying meat is expensive, so there are many vegetarian choices. These single serving or family sized packages of food are lightweight and easily mixed with water and heated on Coleman grills.
Another option is to shop online at disaster preparation web sites. They generally sell food in #10 sized cans, making it necessary to repackage the food into small resealable bags. Having these extra bags is always helpful, either for portioning out food to eat during the day or for collecting trash as you go.The third choice for purchasing dried meals is to go to the bulk section of a health food store. Several brands of dehydrated meals are now available. Unlike the foods shipped in giant #10 cans, you can purchase as much or as little as you need. Some options sold in this way include instant refried beans, chili and soup.
What Can Vegetarians Eat While Camping?
Rice And Beans
● Couscous is possibly one of the easiest meals a vegetarian camper can make. These tiny pearls of precooked semolina wheat are mixed with boiling water, covered and fluffed after five minutes of steaming. It is available in whole wheat and refined versions. It is especially good when served with instant black bean chili.
Burritos and tacos aren’t always easy to eat neatly at the dining room table, but nobody cares about a little mess when you’re camping. If you have this meal on your first night, you can have grilled fresh vegetables with your meal without worrying about them spoiling.
● Quick cooking brown or white rice
● Instant refried beans or chili
● Green cabbage — shred just before supper to replace lettuce
● Bell peppers, mild chillies and summer squash — grill until lightly charred and tender
● Shelf stable, vinegar based hot sauce, such as Tabasco or Cholula.With a little bit of creative thinking, campers can enjoy delicious vegetarian meals. You can even find vegetarian marshmallows at health food stores to make s’mores.