Backpacking Stove
Dinner
Vegetarian
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

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