[pct-l] Stoveless? Do tell!

[David Thibault]

Here's are three of my favorate make ahead at home stoveless meals.  Forgot
where I stole these recipes from as I've had them for years - they are very
good.

Bruschetta



4 servings. 2/3 cup each  (2 ounces dried)



Puree in a blender or food processor:



            3 cloves garlic

            15 ounces canned small white beans, rinsed and drained

            28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes

            juice of 1 fresh lemon ( 2 tbs juice)

            ¼ tsp ground pepper

            1/8 tsp salt



Spread on covered dehydrator trays and dehydrate for 4 hours at 145 degrees.



To rehydrate, add a little water, stirring until a thick spread
consistency.  Put on crackers or bread.







*Szechwan Chicken Salad  (my all time favorate)*



6 servings. (3 ounces dried)





½ cup soy sauce

½ tsp Szechwan chili oil

1 tsp Dijon Mustard

1 lb thin sormen (Japanese noodles)

10 Ounces canned Chicken

6 green onions, thinly sliced

1 red pepper, coarsely chopped

1 green pepper, coarsely chopped

2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced crossways

8 ounces canned bamboo shoots, drained

15 ounces canned miniature corn on the cob, drained and thinly sliced

8 ounces petite frozen peas

1 Tbs dried Cilantro

2 Tbs lightly toasted sesame seeds







At Home:



In large bowl, mix soy sauce, chili oil, and mustard.

Cook noodles. Drain and toss in soy sauce mixture.

Spread out on thin nylon drying tray.  Also dehydrate chicken and
vegetables.

When Dried, break noodles into 1 inch long pieces and toss with rest of
ingredients.  Add the cilantro and sesame seeds



When done place each severing in separate resealable plastic bag.





On the Trail:



In morning add water as needed.  At lunchtime eat.





*Tuna-Spinach Couscous*



2 servings. (4 ounces dried + tuna)





2   3 ounce tuna packets

1 cup couscous

1 package (1.8 ounce) Knorr Cream of Spinach Dried Soup Mix

3 Tbs powdered buttermilk or Nido





At Home:



Mix all dry ingredients together and divide into two resealable packets.  Toss
in Tuna packets.







On the Trail:



Add ¾ cup water to mix.  Open and add Tuna. Let sit 1 hour before eating.



Enjoy

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