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Who this is for
This is for the backpacker who’s eaten the same three trail meals for years and wants something worth stopping for. It’s for anyone who grew up on chilaquiles verdes and is tired of packing tortillas from home because nothing on the shelf tastes like theirs. It’s for the friend who plans the trip and wants camp to feel like a real meal. Eat it at sunrise or after a long climb. It’s medium spice and vegetarian, with full-sized tortilla chips, tomatillo salsa, beans, and panela. If you want something beige and bland, this isn’t it.
How it compares
Most trail meals are built to be eaten fast and forgotten. This one is built around a dish people actually crave, and it’s ready in about five minutes, while many trail meals take 10 to 15 minutes or more. That means less time standing in the cold and less fuel burned. Next to the big-name freeze-dried pouches, the difference is the recipe: tomatillo salsa, beans, panela, and real tortilla chips, with just a touch of egg, so it tastes like chilaquiles and not a scramble. Next to oatmeal or a bar, it’s a hot, savory meal with 17 grams of protein, at any hour. Next to the “Southwest” bowls on the shelf, it’s a specific dish with real heat. The tradeoff is price: $13.95 for a single serving. You’re paying for food that tastes like someone’s kitchen.
Questions, Answered
How Long Does It Take to Rehydrate?
Five minutes! Add 1 cup of hot water, zip the bag, and wait. That's faster than most other backpacking meals, which can take 10-15mins+. At high elevation, water boils at a lower temperature, so give it extra time, as the package directs.
How Do You Prepare It?
Pour 1 cup of hot water into the bag, stir, zip it closed, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir again and eat straight from the bag. If you're at high elevation, add time.
Is It Spicy?
It's medium. Most people find it flavorful with a little heat, and some find it mild.
Is It Vegetarian? Vegan?
It's vegetarian. It contains egg and panela cheese, so it is not vegan.
Does It Taste Like Eggs?
No. Egg is a small part of the recipe, and the flavor comes from the tomatillo salsa, beans, and cheese. If you've been put off by eggy freeze-dried meals, this one doesn't taste like them.
Is It Just a Breakfast Meal?
No. Chilaquiles are traditionally a breakfast dish, but this works as lunch or dinner, and plenty of folks eat it at any meal. At 490 calories, it's a satisfying main.
Is It Sour?
Tomatillo gives it a bright, tangy flavor, which is part of what makes green chilaquiles taste the way they do. If you prefer milder flavorsyou may want to try our Campsite Lentejas.
Do I Need a Long Spork?
No. The bag is about 5 inches tall once opened, so a regular spork reaches the bottom, and the zip closure keeps it easy to handle.