Shepherd's Pie
A comforting, savory shepherd's pie with instant potatoes, dried soup mix, and textured pea protein. Hearty, warm, and perfect for chilly nights on the trail.
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Ingredients
- Dried Soup Mix259 cal • 7.8g protein75g
- Texturized Pea Protein85 cal • 16.2g protein20g
- Freeze-Dried Peas71 cal • 4.5g protein18g
- Instant Potatoes147 cal • 2.1g protein40g
- Fried Shallots50 cal10g
- Powdered Oat Milk60 cal • 1g protein11gor 1 tbsp
- Not Beef Bouillon Cube40 cal11g
- Nutritional Yeast28 cal • 4.2g protein7g
- Dried Rosemary½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
- Onion Powder½ tsp
- Garlic Powder½ tsp
- Powder Red Pepper¼ tsp
Prep Instructions
- 1In a sandwich-size plastic bag, combine all ingredients. Keep the bouillon cube wrapped in its paper.
Cooking Instructions
- 1When you're ready to eat, bring about 2 1/4 cups (535 ml or 18 oz) of water to a boil. When it is close to boiling add the bouillon cube, let it dissolve and give it a stir.
- 2When water starts boiling turn off heat and empty the food bag into the water. Let sit for 10 minutes until soft (give it a stir halfway through).
- 3Enjoy!
Customization Options
- Mix up the protein: Swap the TPP for TVP or freeze-dried beans.
- Add smoked paprika for a little more flavor.
- Don't want to bring a bouillon cube? Substitute it for 1/4 tsp salt, and increase the garlic and onion powder to 3/4 tsp.
- If you don't have freeze-dried peas, replace with additional soup mix.
Why TPP vs TVP?
Both are fantastic backpacking protein sources, I like to mix up consuming soy (Textured Vegetable Protein) and pea protein (Textured Pea Protein). TPP also has a larger crumb texture so sometimes that can be preferred in certain dishes. TVP is much easier to find and sometimes cheaper, so there are pros and cons to using both but either one is great to use!
Why Use Dried Soup Mix?
Dried soup mix can be a great vegetable and flavor source for backpacking food! It's lightweight, hydrates quickly, and adds a variety of vegetables and savory depth to a meal without needing to carry fresh produce. Most co-op grocery stores sell it in their bulk food section. I use one from PCC markets that contains carrots, dehydrated onion, potatoes, tomato flakes, celery flakes, bell peppers, parsley and green beans. Whatever mix you use make sure it doesn't contain dried beans, lentils or rice. They will not rehydrate by just sitting in water, they require simmering for a very long amount of time. Freeze-dried beans, lentils or rice work great.
Brands Used
If you want to match the exact recipe, here are the specific products I used:
- PCC Dried Soup Mix
- 365 Whole Foods Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Puris Pantry Texturized Pea Protein
- Anthony's Premium Oat Milk Powder (but any powder milk will do!)
- Mother Earth Products Freeze Dried Peas
Please note all nutritional info is an estimate.