
A good staple dish for the trail, if you are able to boil and simmer, is the combination of red lentils and red quinoa. These two compliment each other in taste and they can be eaten day in and day out with fairly good levels of carbs, protein, and fiber. Little seasoning is needed, usually salt-pepper-garlic flakes will round this dish up to being a favorite in 15 minutes or less of cooking time.
When picking a hiking partner use the same receipt as above-go with someone that has about the same cooking time as you and doesn’t need lots of special attention to a ‘staple”.