Quick Backpacking Peanut Noodles

Name: Quick Backpacking Peanut Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Camping
Ingredients: Peanut Sauce; 8 ounces Dried udon or rice noodles; 1 tablespoon Tamari; 1/2 English cucumber; 1 Medium carrot; 7 ounces Extra-firm tofu; leaves Fresh mint, cilantro, basil, and/or Thai basil; Crushed peanuts or sesame seeds; Sriracha

A calorie-dense dinner ready in ten minutes after a long day on trail. Rich peanut sauce coats noodles using one pot and minimal cleanup.

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Added November 11, 2026

Source: loveandlemons.com

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 10 min

Serves: 4

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

•Peanut Sauce
•8 ounces Dried udon or rice noodles
•1 tablespoon Tamari
•1/2 English cucumber
•1 Medium carrot
•7 ounces Extra-firm tofu
•leaves Fresh mint, cilantro, basil, and/or Thai basil
•Crushed peanuts or sesame seeds
•Sriracha

Equipment

• Large pot
• Medium bowl

Instructions

1Prepare the peanut sauce according to the recipe.
2Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions, cooking until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the peanut sauce and tamari.
3Portion the noodles into four bowls and top with the cucumber, carrot, and tofu. Garnish with fresh herbs and peanuts. Serve with sriracha on the side.

Camp tips

• Feel free to swap in different veggies based on what you have on hand.
• Use shelled edamame or baked tempeh instead of tofu for a different protein source.
• Switch up the nut butter for the sauce; almond or cashew butter can be used.

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