FIESTA BEEF AND VEGETABLE BOWL

A burrito bowl that works at a Deschutes campsite or on a Mt. Hood summit day when you want 31 grams of protein and no gluten. White rice, freeze-dried beef, pinto beans, cheddar, sweet corn and tomato come together with hatch green chile, chipotle, cilantro, lime and cumin, and Backpacker's Pantry says it eats straight from the pouch or scooped onto chips. Boiling water in, stir, wait, done. Gluten-free and nut-free with milk as the only listed allergen, and a 10-year best-by date.

Specs

• Servings: 2 (brand tag)
• Calories: 520, basis not stated by brand
• Protein: 31g
• Prep: add 1 1/2 cups (360mL) boiling water · stir, seal, wait 8 minutes · stir again, reseal, wait 7 more minutes
• Elevation note: directions set for 5,000 ft; rehydration time doubles every 5,000 ft of gain
• Diet: Gluten-Free · Nut-Free
• Allergens: Milk
• Weight: 4.5 oz
• Shelf life: best-by date 10 years from manufacture