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Easy Backpacking Risotto: Creamy Trail Dinner

This dehydrated backpacking risotto delivers rich flavor and satisfying creaminess without the fuss. Perfect for a hearty backcountry meal after a long day.

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Added August 29, 2026
Source: freshoffthegrid.com
Easy Backpacking Risotto: Creamy Trail Dinner
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 cup Arborio rice
  • •2 cups Vegetable broth
  • •1 cup Mixed vegetables (peas, mushrooms)
  • •2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • •to taste Salt
  • •to taste Black pepper

Equipment

  • • Pot
  • • Stirring spoon

Instructions

  1. 1In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. 2Add Arborio rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
  3. 3Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  4. 4Reduce heat and stir in mixed vegetables, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Simmer until rice is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Camp tips

  • • Dehydrate meal for lightweight packing.
  • • Add parmesan cheese before serving for extra flavor.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
500

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