Recipe: Easy Pad Thai

Craving something Asian on your next trek, but don't want to put in a lot of effort? Try this easy Pad Thai.

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3 packages ramen noodles

7-ounce chicken breast pouch

1 cup shelled peanuts

1/2 cup Asian sesame dressing (use Newman’s Own Asian Sesame Natural Salad Mist, which comes in a pack-friendly, 7-ounce plastic bottle)

At Home

Crush peanuts into pieces with the bottom of a bowl or mug. Pack in a zip-top bag.

In Camp

Boil water, cook ramen noodles and drain (save the seasoning packet and add it to soup or rice). Stir the chicken and dressing into the pot and cook for one minute. Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the noodles, then serve.

Prep time

2 min

Cook time

8 min

Price $2 per serving

Weight 6 ounces per serving

Serves 3

Calories 413

Fat 19 g

Carbs 37 g

Protein 25 g

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