The Plantbased Backpacker
Welcome to My Cookbook
I started this digital cookbook for me to use when I’m meal-prepping for work, packing for a day hike, or bringing along on a car camping trip. I came up with a few recipes that I have personally used when trying to feed my friends and family. My goal is always to have something that tastes good and is good for you and the planet. The recipes are plant-based, delicious, and easy to follow for your own outdoor meal.
Looking for an easy vegan dinner pairing that you can also use while car camping? Grilled or pan-seared tofu and this Mediterranean rice that I have been making are easy to make at home or while car camping.
Oatmeal muffins can be a healthy, fiber-rich breakfast or snack, often providing roughly 100–200 calories, 4–5g of protein, and 2-9g of sugar. They are healthier when made with whole grains and less added sugar, helping you stay full longer.
Tortillas and flatbread are go-to staples for backpackers looking for lightweight, travel-friendly alternatives to bread that don’t take up too much space. But what about if you’re gluten-free? Oat flatbread is a solid alternative.
This is an easy, 1-pot vegan and gluten-free minestrone. Simple ingredients, 30 minutes to prepare. Delicious and perfect for late summer, fall, and winter.
I made a copycat of Sweetgreen’s delicious Shroonami Bowl for a fraction of the price. I never use the dressing they provide, and I don’t care for the beets they usually add, but this recipe is an easy lunch dupe to try.
In need of a quick and easy vegan meal that you can bring to the office? Try this simple Chipotle burrito bowl dupe that will save you time and money while still giving you the fast-casual take-out flavor.
Many Indian curry dishes are made vegetarian and can easily be made vegan by swapping out any meat ingredients for vegan protein like tofu. Heres a simple recipe for a quick dinner at home or at your summertime car camping spot.
This vegan pasta salad can be customized to your liking and can be served at room temperature or chilled. Just grab your favorite pasta, add the veggies you have on hand, and toss with some vinaigrette.
In this vegan take on the recipe I swapped tuna for chickpeas to create a chickpea salad for a similar feel. Check out the recipe for a quick vegan substitute for tuna salad.
Poke bowls can effortlessly turn into vegetarian or vegan meals. All you have to do is swap the seafood with proteins like seasoned tofu, tempeh, seitan, mushrooms, or cooked beets and add your favorite veggies and vegan sauce.
Looking for an easy and tasty way to serve dinner that’s jammed-packed full of veggies? Here’s a simple camping-friendly meal that you try that’s also customizable.
There are different regional variations of Dan Dan Noodles. However, you are more likely to find a peanut-laden, vegetarian version in Taiwan. Here’s a vegan version of the dish that can be easily made in one pot over a camp stove.
This naturally vegan South Indian coconut stew with kale is easy to make and great for car camping on cold nights. All you really need to do is chop and simmer all of the ingredients in a pot and enjoy.
Traditional Mexican Tortilla Soup usually has cooked chicken, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, red and green bell peppers, chiles, broth, and cumin. However, you can make it vegan by skipping the chicken and adding a plant-based alternative.
I wanted to share a vegan version of chocolate pudding that swaps milk for alternative milk and the sweetener for pure maple syrup. It’s easy to make and, most importantly, a pretty delicious crowd favorite.
The main difference between buffalo wings and other wings is the sauce. Buffalo wings are usually dipped in buffalo sauce, while “chick’n” wings are usually dipped in barbecue sauce or another type of wing sauce.
I wanted to share a car-camping-friendly meal that is simple, tasty, and quick to make that includes avocado. This plant-based creamy avocado pasta is a completely vegan option for lunch and dinner that can be shared with friends.
This chili is my go-to meal for car camping. You can prep for the meal ahead of time by chopping up all the veggies and heating everything together before serving.
You don’t need eggs to make “scrambled eggs.” Tofu is a known staple in many vegan and vegetarian diets due to its high protein content and ability to adapt to any flavor. Firm and extra-firm tofu can be used as a substitute for scrambled eggs.
You can make any desert vegan by substituting eggs and milk for a number of plant-based alternatives. Everything else is pretty much the same. With this information, you can now take any non vegan baking recipe and make it vegan!
Jambalaya typically is comprised of a mix of chicken, seafood, and sausage, but you can make a vegan version that is healthier and still tasty while capturing the historic tastes of the Cajun and Creole spices.
Last week I made a delicious vegetable stew that involved ingredients that I ran out of this week. Instead of making the same stew, I adjusted the recipe and made a simple lentil soup that you can enjoy this winter season.
Stews have been made since ancient times. Most stews use meat and other animal products, but you can make your own equally hearty vegan stew with mushrooms, potatoes, and other vegetables.
This black bean burger recipe is great for those who want a whole-food cost-effective burger meat substitute without all of the preservatives that tastes great. Check it out and let me know if you’ve tried it!
Tamales are typically filled with various meats or beans and cheese. In this recipe I made a vegan green chili and and cheese tamale and a potato bean-based tamale that can rival any meat-filled one.
Traditional pesto is made with basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and Parmesan. There isn’t a ton of store bought vegan sauce so, I’ve made a solid attempt at recreating the Trader Joe’s vegan pesto sauce. Try it and see!
A basic pizza dough recipe is typically flour, yeast, and salt, Pizza dough is typically vegan, but some store-bought and chain restaurants may include added ingredients like dairy, eggs, and/or honey in their recipes.
This vegan chickpea egg recipe is a soy free, egg free, and dairy free version of scrambled eggs. It’s great for anyone who wants an egg substitute, but who doesn’t want to pay for a ready-made and processed vegan egg.
For the past decade or so, I have been celebrating my birthday by going to a local pumpkin patch, carving pumpkins, and then baking different things from the insides.
