Meaty Marinara Pilaf
In a quart freezer bag:
- 1 cup instant rice
- 2 Tbsp tomato powder
- 2 Tbsp shelf-stable Parmesan cheese (green can)
- 1 tbsp dried mushrooms, crumbled
- 1 Tbsp dehydrated ground beef or freeze-dried ground beef
- 1 tsp diced dried onion
- 1 tsp Italian herb blend
- ¼ tsp dried diced garlic or granulated garlic
- Pinch of sugar
- Salt to taste
FBC Method:
Add 1¼ cups near boiling water and stir well. Seal tightly and put in a cozy for 15 minutes. Fluff up.
One Pot Method:
In a small pot, bring 1¼ cups water to a boil. Add the ingredients, stir well, and cover tightly. Remove the pot from the stove and let it rest for 10 minutes. In cooler weather or at altitude, stash the pot in a cozy pot.
Serves 1.
Note:
To boost the calorie count, add 1 Tablespoon or 1 packet of olive oil. If desired, add more cheese on top. For larger appetites, use up to ¼ cup more of dried meat (add a Tablespoon more water for each Tablespoon of dried meat).
The recipe is from Freezer Bag Cooking: Adventure Ready Recipes.