35 Best Vegetarian Camping Food Ideas

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35 Best Vegetarian Camping Food Ideas2/32 Hearty Vegetarian Chili 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Vegetarian Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich and flavorful, this chili is absolutely packed with fun veggies like mushrooms, beans and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s so filling, you’ll win over any meat lover. —Pam Ivbuls, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 238 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 12g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean

meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat

meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 3/32 Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I try to incorporate nutritious sweet potatoes in my meals as often as possible, especially with breakfast. I created this recipe with the purpose of feeding my family a healthy, hearty camping breakfast—and it worked! —Jeanne Larson, Mission Viejo, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 224 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars,

3g fiber), 8g protein

3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat. 4/32 Nuts and Seeds Trail Mix 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A filling blend of nuts, seeds, chocolate chips and dried fruit keeps you healthy by the handful. —Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 336 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 5/32 Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars Recipe photo by

I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy

Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy. The kids loved them from the very first time I brought them. Now I bring them to every team event. —Sarah Riviere, Prescott, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 211 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 6/32 Campfire Peach Cobbler 2

This dutch oven peach cobbler recipe has been a family classic for 60 years

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Campfire Peach Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dutch oven peach cobbler recipe has been a family classic for 60 years. We prefer peaches, but fresh cherries and berries are fun too. Almost any fruit would work. Mix and match! —Jackie Wilson, Wellsville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 455 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 7/32 Mediterranean Omelet 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings

2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fluffy omelet gives us reason to get a move on for breakfast. For a bit of extra flair, add some chopped fresh herbs like basil, oregano or tarragon. —Milynne Charlton, Scarborough, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1/2 omelet: 236 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 395mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 8/32 Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Many

Add a handful of nuts for crunch, flavor and extra health benefits

folks love this oatmeal cold, but I like to heat it up a little since I’m not a big fan of it right out of the fridge. Add a handful of nuts for crunch, flavor and extra health benefits. —Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 349 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein. 9/32 Tropical Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Test Kitchen Approved Tropical Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have

been making this quinoa, coconut, pineapple and mango dish since I was in high school. To make it even more tropical, add some diced papaya.—Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee 10/32 Indian Spiced Chickpea Wraps 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Indian Spiced Chickpea Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Raita, an Indian condiment made with yogurt, elevates this vegetarian dish to a satisfying gourmet wrap. If you’re in the mood to experiment, try diced mango or cucumber for the pineapple and add fresh herbs like cilantro

or mint. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 321 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 734mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 10g fiber), 13g protein. 11/32 Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet potatoes and black beans roll up together for a quesadilla that’s easy, fast, fun and delicious. —Brittany Hubbard, St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla with 3 tablespoons salsa: 306 calories, 8g fat

(3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein. 12/32 Vegan Burritos 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Bean and Rice Burritos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These hearty and zippy burritos can be whipped up in a jiffy. —Kimberly Hardison, Maitland, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 345 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein. 13/32 Spinach Quesadillas 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family gave these cheesy quesadillas oohs and aahs. Remove the spinach from the heat as soon as it wilts so it keeps a little bit of crunch. —Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3 wedges: 281 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat. 14/32 Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

We love eggplant Parmesan, but when it’s hot outside, the dish feels too heavy

We love eggplant Parmesan, but when it’s hot outside, the dish feels too heavy. Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato, mozzarella and Parm satisfy everyone. —Joann Parlin, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 eggplant stacks: 449 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. 15/32 Coconut-Ginger Chickpeas & Tomatoes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my go-to quick dish. When you add tomatoes, you can also toss in some chopped

green peppers (jalapenos, if you like heat) to make it even more colorful

green peppers (jalapenos, if you like heat) to make it even more colorful. —Mala Udayamurthy, San Jose, California Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup chickpea mixture with 3/4 cup rice: 402 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 10g fiber), 11g protein. 16/32 Sauteed Green Beans 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Green Beans Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sauteed green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices come together in no time

at all for a well-seasoned side dish you’ll make on repeat

at all for a well-seasoned side dish you’ll make on repeat. —Heidi Wilcox, Lapeer, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 77 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 17/32 Eggplant Sandwich 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Eggplant Sandwich Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection…it makes a delicious meatless meal. —Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich:

I serve it with orange-glazed chicken

538 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 958mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein. 18/32 Confetti Quinoa 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you have never tried quinoa, start with my easy side, brimming with colorful veggies. I serve it with orange-glazed chicken. —Kim Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 196 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 19/32 Jeweled

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