Backpacking Stove
Lunch
Vegetarian
Quick Backpacking Burrito Bowls
Cook a hot, filling meal in minutes using fast-cooking rice. Ideal for a quick mid-hike lunch when you need big calories with minimal stove fuel.
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Added November 6, 2026

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •1 package RightRice, Spanish or Cilantro Lime flavour
- •8 Cherry tomatoes
- •1/3 cup (58g) Whole kernel corn
- •1/3 cup (58g) Black beans
- •1/3 cup (68g) Sweet potato, peeled and diced
- •handful Fresh cilantro
- •1 Avocado, sliced
- •1 Lime
Equipment
- • Skillet
- • Resealable container
Instructions
- 1If bringing on the trail, portion out the toppings into a resealable container ahead of time. Layer tomatoes, corn, black beans, sweet potato and cilantro. Store in the fridge or cooler until you’re ready to head out or start cooking.
- 2Once you’re ready to cook, bring 1 1/3 cup water to a boil. Turn off the heat and immediately add the rice. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
- 3Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the skillet. Add the sweet potatoes and cook until tender. Then add the corn and black beans and heat up all together. You can add some taco/burrito seasoning here if your rice is not flavoured.
- 4Add the cooked toppings and RightRice to a dish together. Garnish with fresh avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Camp tips
- • You can substitute chickpeas instead of black beans or add vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
Planning a trip? Open the Trip Planner — your saved favorite meals can be pulled into the generated menu.
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