Ingredients
- Tortilla chips2.1 oz
- Salsa powder or taco seasoning0.4 oz
- Cheese powder or hard cheese0.9 oz
- Textured vegetable protein0.7 oz
- Olive oil packet1 each
For 1 person: 540 cal, 16 g protein, 4.4 oz dry.
Steps
- Rehydrate TVP with a splash of hot water and salsa powder (3 min).
- Add remaining water, oil, and cheese; warm through.
- Crush chips into pot, toss gently, and serve.
On the trail
Camp — recovery. Protein and carbs at camp. Rebuild muscle and restock energy overnight.
123 cal/oz — meets the 120 cal/oz backpack bar.
Breakfast Eat at camp. Mix carbs and fat so you leave with fast energy and slow energy.
Tags: Vegetarian
Nutrition numbers are planning estimates. Planning estimates, not medical advice. Read labels if you have allergies.
How this works
Recipe calories and protein are TrailBite's own numbers. Fat, carbs and sodium are estimated from each ingredient, checked against USDA FoodData Central. Calorie targets start from the trip type and can follow your body with the Mifflin–St Jeor equation. The numbers, explained
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) (opens in a new tab)last checked
Source: Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, et al. A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990;51(2):241–7 (opens in a new tab)last checked
Source: Compendium of Physical Activities (2024 Adult Compendium): walking, hiking and backpacking (opens in a new tab)last checked
Source: Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. National Academies Press, 2005 (opens in a new tab)last checked
Planning estimates, not medical advice. Read labels if you have allergies.