Bulgur Chili
Bulgur Chili
Hearty bulgur chill is all what you need to get your energy back after a long hiking day

nutrition info:
calories: 486, protein: 18.1 g, carbs: 80.3 g, fat: 11.8 g, sugars: 18.8 g, sodium: 452 mg
you'll need:
at home:
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add chopped onions and cook until soft.
Stir in peppers, bulgur and Mexican seasonings.
Cook together for 1–2 minutes to release the aroma.
Pour in 1/2 cup water and diced tomatoes; bring to the boil, stirring occasionally.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add the kidney beans and simmer for 6–7 minutes until almost all water is absorbed.
Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
Spread the bulgur chili mixture on a dehydrator tray covered with non-stick sheet or parchment paper.
Dehydrate at 52C/125F for 8-10 hours until brittle.
Pack dried meal in a zip-lock bag
on the trail:
Pour dry bulgur chili mixture into the pot; add 1 cup water and stir well.
Place pot over medium heat and bring to the boil.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for another 5 minutes to rehydrate meal completely.
Stir in chocolate pieces and enjoy!
Do you think you could substitute quinoa for the bulgur?
Yes, but the water-quinoa ratio will not be the same
Hello, would this work dehydrating in an oven? If so how would you recommended dehydrating in the oven?
Almost all food could be dehydrated in oven, however, if you need to store it for longer period, better to dry it in dehydrator and then vacuum-seal.
Could this be cold soaked to rehydrate?
Sure! It’s only question of time. Cold soaking will take hours, not minutes
Tried this recipe and it is delicious. How long would this dehydrated meal last if stored in a vacuum sealed bag?
Actually, if food was dried and packed properly, it can last years. However, I never kept mine more than one year.
Where did you get the metal mugs at? I love them.
Hi Janice! They are simple enamel mugs. You can buy something similar on Amazon or from Outdoor gear shops.
Thanks a bunch for including the calorie and nutrition info! That’s a big factor in picking out my backpacking meals, and it’s a lot of work to do it myself whenever I come across a recipe I’m interested in.