One-Pot Backpacking Dinners for Fast Camp Cleanup

Ingredients

• •½ lb asparagus
• •2 cups water
• •1 cup orzo
• •½ tablespoon olive oil
• •½ teaspoon dried thyme
• •½ teaspoon dried basil
• •½ teaspoon garlic powder
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• •½ cup shredded cheese
• •¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
• •2 tablespoons pine nuts

Equipment

• • Pot
• • Cooking stove

Instructions

1. 1Cut off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus, chop into 1” pieces.
2. 2Add the asparagus, water, orzo, oil, and spices into a pot. Bring to a low boil and cook for 5 minutes until orzo is tender.
3. 3Reduce heat and add cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. Stir until cheese melts.
4. 4Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and enjoy!