Healthy camping food
One-Pot Lentil Curry
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of lentils
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 can of coconut milk (approximately 7 oz)
- 1/2 can of diced tomatoes (approximately 7 oz)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the curry powder to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils, coconut milk, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow it to simmer for about 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender. You can add a bit of water if the curry seems too thick.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, preferably with a side of rice or naan bread. Enjoy your nutritious and filling one-pot lentil curry.
Veggie Hummus Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of whole grain bread
- 4 tablespoons of hummus (you may want to add more to taste)
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
Instructions:
- Begin by spreading a tablespoon of hummus onto one side of each slice of bread.
- On two of the slices, evenly distribute the cucumber and bell pepper slices.
- Top each slice with two lettuce leaves.
- Complete the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread, hummus side down.
- Cut each sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Veggie Hummus Sandwich!
Sausage and Veggie Skewers Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized sausages
- 1 large bell pepper
- 1 medium-sized onion
- 1 small zucchini
- 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce
Instructions:
- Start by preheating your grill or campfire. You want it hot enough to cook the sausages and veggies well.
- While your cooking surface is heating up, cut the sausages and veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- Next, thread the sausage pieces, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini onto two skewers. Alternate between the different ingredients to make it colorful and varied.
- Once all your ingredients are on the skewers, brush them with BBQ sauce. Be generous, but also ensure you’ve left some for basting as they cook.
- Now it’s time to cook your skewers. Place them on the grill or hold them over the campfire. Cook for around 10-15 minutes, turning regularly to make sure they cook evenly. Baste with more BBQ sauce each time you turn them.
- The skewers are done when the sausages are cooked through and the veggies are tender and slightly charred.
- Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious, easy-to-make, campfire sausage and veggie skewers!
Overnight Oats
This is a no-cook, prepare-ahead recipe that’s perfect for early mornings. Just mix the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, and honey in a jar, top with your favorite fruits and nuts, and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 servings of your choice of fruit (for example, 2 sliced bananas or 1 cup of mixed berries)
- A handful of nuts (optional, for added crunch and nutrition)
Instructions:
- In a jar or container, combine the rolled oats, milk, and Greek yogurt.
- Add the honey and stir to combine.
- Top with your choice of fruit and nuts.
- Let sit in the fridge overnight and enjoy in the morning.
The beauty of this recipe is that it is highly customizable. You can use any type of milk, yogurt, sweetener, fruit, and nuts you like, making it a versatile recipe that never gets old.