Ingredients
- Dehydrated chili (beef or bean)3.5 oz
- Instant rice or corn chips1.4 oz
- Cheese, hard (optional)0.9 oz
- Hot sauce (optional)2 packets
For 1 person: 540 cal, 30 g protein, 4.9 oz dry.
Steps
- Simmer chili with 400 ml water 10–12 minutes until fully rehydrated.
- Serve over rice or with crushed chips and cheese.
On the trail
Camp — recovery. Protein and carbs at camp. Rebuild muscle and restock energy overnight.
109 cal/oz — under 120 cal/oz. Fine for car camp or a short carry.
Dinner Eat at camp. Hot and salty, with protein and carbs so you recover overnight.
Tags: High protein, Gluten-free, Dairy-free
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.