Lentil Meals

Nothing says camping quite like a bowl of piping-hot chili. Curl up fireside with a bowl of this chili and take in the great outdoors.

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What potatoes are to the Irish, what rice is to the Chinese, couscous is to the inhabitants of the Maghreb al-Akhsa (“the land where the sun sets”), known collectively as the countries of Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria. Couscous is an essential part of their diet and is the national dish of Morocco. When Moroccans eat couscous from a communal platter, they deftly fashion little balls of the broth-soaked granules with the first three fingers of their right hand, and flick them into their mouths using their thumb.

When I first saw couscous, I thought it was a grain. It’s actually a tiny pellet of pasta made from the coarse ground meal of Durum Wheat known as Semolina. Traditionally steamed, the name is said to mimic the sound of steam bubbling through the pellets. Couscous is one of my favorite ingredients to use when I’m inventing recipes because it’s so easy to prepare. I can use it to invent sweet dishes or I can use it to create savory classics. For this dish, I’ve added tomatoes, lentils, curry, and garlic.

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For this recipe, I’ve combined bulghar and lentils to create a dish spiced identical to one my mother used to make using one-minute rice. Not quite instant, my rendition is easy to prepare and really good to eat. If you have any left over, my Lentil Pilav eaten cold the next day along with some crackers makes a satisfying, unique lunch.

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Two American classics come together. Chili and macaroni and cheese combined create a pasta meal that bursts with flavor. Everyone loves chili. Everyone loves macaroni and cheese. Wondering what to whip up for that potluck dinner? Try my Chilimac. It’s a crowd pleaser. Just pour boiling water directly into the pouch and wait eight to ten minutes.

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Rice and lentils, zipped up with cheese and a tangy curry, will recharge your batteries and get you back on the trail in no time at all.

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A little sweet (currants), a little spice (East Indian-style), makes the rice and lentils perk up nice.

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This soup is thick, rich, exotic, and strong. I guarantee it’s unlike anything you’ve ever tasted. People say things like, “What is in this? It’s exquisite.” Simply add boiling water directly into the pouch.

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Chili is to camping what crackers are to cheese. Don’t forget this basic meal when planning a trip. Simply add boiling water directly into the pouch.

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This soup has dozens of different perfectly combined spices with a bit of curry thrown in for striking flavor. The aroma is as heart-lifting as it is hearty. Simply add boiling water directly into the pouch.

This is a Project F.A.R.M. (First-class American Rural Made) product.