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Reviews
1. Mountain House Pasta Primavera
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Zucchini, spiral macaroni, cauliflower, broccoli, red & yellow peppers and green beans in a creamy, parmesan cheese sauce.Just Add Water. Plan Easier. Travel Lighter. Eat Heartier.
Two and a Half 1-Cup servings
Allergens: Milk, Soy, Wheat
30 Year Taste Guarantee
Description
A wonderful assortment of vegetables served with a light cream sauce and noodles.Ingredients: primavera sauce: zucchini, cream, cauliflower, broccoli, red peppers, nonfat dry milk, yellow peppers, modified corn starch, green peas, and contains 1.5% or less of seasonings (hydrolyzed soy and corn protein, dextrose, torula yeast, soybean oil), parmesan cheese (part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), onion powder, butter (cream, salt), maltodextrin, sea salt, culture whey and whey powder, autolyzed yeast extract, spice, granulated garlic, natural flavors, turmeric and safflower oil. precooked pasta: durum wheat semolina Allergens: peas, wheat, milk, soy.2. Mountain House Pasta Primavera 6-Pack
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Enjoy 6 pouches of your favorite entree in one easy to store bulk caseQuick prep. Just add boiling water to the pouch and you're good to go in less than 10 minutes, with no cleanup
Two and a Half 1-cup servings per pouch
Allergens: Milk, Soy, Wheat
30 Year Taste Guarantee
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Not only does our Pasta Primavera look delicious, it tastes fantastic too! but then again, it's hard to go wrong when you use real Zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, red and yellow peppers with spiral Macaroni in a Creamy parmesan cheese sauce. An excellent vegetarian dish.3. Backpacker's Pantry Pasta Vegetable Parmesan, 33 Ounce, #10 Can
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15, 1-cup servings; $2.47 cost per serving;25-year shelf life; Gourmet emergency food storage solution
Easy to prepare, just-add-boiling-water meal
Store in your RV, Boat or Pantry; Take on car-camping trips; Save for emergency situations; Food when you need it.
Made in the USA by Backpacker's Pantry, a family-owned and operated company celebrating 61 years of business.
Creamy pasta with garlic, herbs, and parmesan
Just add boiling water for a delicious meal in minutes
Can make up to 15 servings and has a shelf life of 25 years
Use within 7 days of opening, perfect for long trips with lots of hungry hikers
Made in Boulder, Colorado, USA
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As one of the most trusted names in the industry, Backpackers Pantry has been making high-quality, delicious meals for more than 60 years. Adventurers throughout the world enjoy our gourmet meals daily. We use these same great recipes in our #10 Can long-term food storage products. Our ongoing commitment is to provide easy-to-prepare, gourmet meals with high-quality ingredients. The meals are packed with nutrition and can be stored for 25-years. After all, access to wholesome food is important no matter what situation youre in. Backpacker's Pantry Pasta Vegetable Parmesan is a classic Italian treat of creamy alfredo sauce, vegetables, herbs and spices over noodles.4. Harmony House Foods, The Backpacking Kit, 18 Count, 1 Cup Zip Pouches
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Backpacker Magazine's Editor's Choice winner for overall excellence!Premium lightweight meals for backpacking, camping, hiking, emergency preparedness and travel
Quality mix of dried vegetables, lentils, and beans for the trail - just add water.
Non-GMO, gluten-free, high protein, vegetarian, vegan, and kosher.
18 resealable zip pouches with dry weight of 4.5 pounds and a yield of over 70 servings
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When it comes to packing for your backcountry adventure, lighter is better. Gone are the days of lugging heavy cans and boxes of food. Our dehydrated food is ultralight and goes a long way. In our Backpacking Kit, you get over 70 servings of veggies, beans, and lentils! Our Backpacking Kit is such a terrific value that it won the Editor's Choice Award from Backpacker Magazine, for overall excellence! DELICIOUS MIX OF READY TO COOK INGREDIENTS: Each kit includes a wide variety of wholesome foods: carrots, potatoes, green peas, tomatoes, celery, green beans, sweet corn, green cabbage, red and green peppers, onions, black beans, northern beans, red beans, pinto beans and lentils. Everything you need for gourmet backpacking meals! EASY GOURMET BACKPACKING MEALS: Preparing for a backpacking trip is a lot of work. Let us take care of the food prep. The food in this kit comes fully prepped, chopped, dried, and bagged in resealable zip pouches. And its easy to cook! You just add water. Cooking time is 10-15 minutes, and clearly outlined on our packaging. Simply pour the desired rations into your pot, simmer, season, and enjoy! SAVOR YOUR ADVENTURE: This kit provides easy, portable meals for your favorite outdoor activity, whether thats backpacking, hiking, camping, paddling, hunting, or fishing. Its an essential backpacking accessory and a great gift for the hikers, campers, hunters, fishers, paddlers, and other adventurers in your life. Its also a convenient way to supply your pantry for everyday use. It maximizes food storage capacity in tiny camper cupboards. Its a worthwhile investment in emergency preparedness or survival prep. And its perfect for travel! PREMIUM QUALITY DEHYDRATED FOOD: We use a special air-drying process to preserve the nutritional content of our non-GMO ingredients. Our food is free from pesticides, chemicals, and heavy metals. Its also gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, low-sodium, and kosher.5. Backpacker's Pantry Non GMO, Gluten Free Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, Vegetarian Two-Serving Meal, 6 Ounces
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Contains 1 - 6 Ounce Pouch (Packaging May Vary)Vegetarian option
High in carbs
Just add boiling water to enjoy
Shelf-life of 84 months
Red beans and rice mixed with Creole sauce makes this entree a high carbo power meal. A true Cajun feast
Directions: Add 2-1/2 cups (600ml) of boiling water. Stir well. Seal and let sit for 13 minutes. Stir and serve.
Serving Size: Two 13 oz. Servings
Dry Weight: 6 OZ (170g)
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Treat yourself to a taste of the Bayou! Our easy to prepare Louisiana Red Beand and Rice will have your tast buds singing. One of our original meals. Just add two and half cups of boiling water directly to the pouch and wait twenty minutes. Goes great with a fresh filet of fish!6. Backpacker's Pantry Gluten Free, Non GMO Pad Thai, Two-Serving Meal, 8.1 Ounces
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Contains 1 - 8.1 Ounce Pouch (Packaging May Vary)Vegetarian option
High in protein
Just add boiling water to enjoy
Shelf-life of 84 months
Rice noodles with a spicy, sweet, garlic sauce, textured soy protein, vegetables and roasted peanuts for added texture and pizzas
Directions: Remove peanut and peanut butter packets; Add peanut butter to other ingredients in pouch; Add 2-1/4 cups (540 mL) of boiling water; Stir thoroughly making sure noodles are fully submerged
Seal and let sit for 15-20 minutes; Stir, crush peanuts and sprinkle over entree as a garnish; Serve
Serving Size: Two 13 oz. Servings
Dry Weight: 8 OZ (228g)
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Bring the flavors of your favorite Thai restaurant out into the wilderness with our vegan and gluten free pad thai dish. Rice noodles and veggies are blended together with a spicy, sweet, and addicting garlic sauce. We’ve even included roasted peanuts for added texture and flavor — it’s all about the details. The best part? All that stands between you and your Pad Thai is some boiling water and a bit of time.7. Backpacker's Pantry Lasagna, Vegetarian Two-Serving Vegetarian Meal, 6.2 Ounces
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Contains 1 - 6.2 Ounce Pouch (Packaging May Vary)Vegetarian option
High in protein
Just add boiling water to enjoy
Shelf-life of 84 months
Tomatoes, parmesan cheese, noodles, vegetarian ground beef (meat substitute) and the perfect blend of Italian seasonings
Directions: Add 2-1/4 cups (540ml) of boiling water; Stir well; Seal and let sit for 13 minutes; Stir and serve
Serving Size: Two 13 oz. Servings
Dry Weight: 7 OZ (198g)
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This lasagna is traditional Italian comfort food with an adventure-friendly, and vegetarian, twist. We use a hearty and organic soy protein in lieu of ground beef and you may have never known the difference. We never skimp on the spices, so your lasagna will be full of your favorite Italian seasonings. Then theres the tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and perfectly cooked, plump noodles. Youll hardly believe a pot, water, heat, and 20 minutes of rehydration time is all that lies between you and a nutritionally balanced meal. Bon appetite!8. Backpacker's Pantry Lasagna, Four Serving Pouch
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Makes four 13oz ServingsVegetarian option
High in Protection
Just add boiling water to enjoy
Shelf-life of 84 MONTHS
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Hot or mild; you make it the way you like it. A jalapeno spice packet is included. Makes four 13oz servings, vegetarian, high in protein, just add boiling water to enjoy.9. Backpacker's Pantry Non GMO, Gluten Free Chana Masala, Two-Serving Vegan Meal, 7.9 Ounces
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Contains 1 - 7.9 Ounce Pouch (Packaging May Vary)Vegetarian option
Just add boiling water to enjoy
Shelf-life of 84 MONTHS
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Youll get two servings from this pouch, but we doubt youll want to share. Our spin on this classic Indian curry dish from the Punjab region features delectable chickpeas in a blend of chilies and rice. Its also high in protein and calories, making it the perfect way to refuel after a long day spent outside. Youll hardly believe a pot, water, heat to get that water boiling, and 15-20 minutes of rehydration time is all that lies between you and a lightweight, nutritionally balanced meal.10. AlpineAire Foods Vegetarian 7 Day (14 Pouches) Meal Kit
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14 pouches of dehydrated/freeze-dried meals; lunches & dinners for 7 days.To prepare, just add boiling water into pouch
Rehydrates in 10-12 minutes
No Measuring cup needed. Fill Line indicates how much water to add.
2 servings per pouch
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A convenient, cost effective, and delicious option for group outings, extended trips, or emergency preparedness, the AlpineAire 7 Day Meal Kit includes enough freeze-dried meals to cover 7 lunches and 7 dinners. The freeze-dried meals can be prepared by simply adding boiling water to the pouches and waiting just a few minutes for complete rehydration. The kit provides an average of 1,200 calories per day and includes a variety of vegetarian recipes. Contains: Mountain Chili, Forever Young Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti Marinara with Mushrooms, Pasta Roma, Leonardo da Fettuccine, Cheese Enchilada Ranchero, Three Cheese Lasagna, Himalayan Lentils and Rice, Veggie Burrito Bowl, Wild Quinoa Pilaf with Hemp Seeds, Santa Fe Black Beans and Rice (x2), Creamy Potato Cheddar Soup (x2)11. Backpacker's Pantry Gluten Free, Non GMO Kathmandu Curry, Two-Serving Vegan Meal, 6.6 Ounces
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Contains 1 - 6.6 Ounce Pouch (Packaging May Vary)Vegetarian option
High in protein
High in fiber
Just add boiling water to enjoy
Lentils, brown rice, potatoes, peas, carrots and curry seasoning
Remove enclosed oxygen absorber before beginning food preparation; Add 2-3/4 cups of boiling water; Stir well; Seal and let sit for 13 minutes
Dry weight: 6.6 oz.
Serving size: Two 14 oz. servings
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We cant transport you to the Himalayas, but the adventurous spirit of those iconic peaks certainly inspired this dish. Our chef created this Kathmandu curry to warm souls and nourish active bodies, combining lentils, brown rice, potatoes, peas, and carrots to create one seriously delicious dish thats both vegan and gluten free. Preparing it couldnt be easier, either. Just add boiling water to the pouch, stir well, seal, and let sit for 15-20 minutes. After one last stir its time to chow down.12. Backpacker's Pantry Cuban Gluten Free, Coconut Black Beans and Rice, Two-Serving Vegan Meal 7.8 Ounces
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Contains 1 - 7.8 Ounce Pouch (Packaging May Vary)Vegetarian option
High in protein
High in fiber
Just add boiling water to enjoy