Instructions:
**Read instructions on rice package for appropriate cooking instructions. Below are general cooking instructions.
1. Measure appropriate amount of rice for number of people on trip. Add to pot. Add 2x this amount of water to pot and bring to boil (ex. 2 cup water to 1 cup rice; 1:2 ratio rice:water).
2. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and set timer (20 min. if white rice, 50 min. if brown rice, or read instructions for cook time).
3. Heat beans in a separate pot over medium heat, or cook in separate pot if using dried beans (follow cooking instructions on bag).
4. Sautee onions, squash, peppers, and mushrooms with olive oil in frying pan (optional to remove or add any other veggies.)
5. Sautee tofu in separate pan with oil until golden brown.
6. Sautee chicken in separate pan with oil until golden brown.
7. Place all ingredients on table and allow participants to build their own burritos.
Substitutions:
- Can do either tofu, chicken, or neither based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Add or substitute any veggies.
- Use gluten free tortillas for those gluten free.
- Do not use cheese or sour cream for those with dairy intolerances, or vegans.
Note:
-Place a serving utensil in each item to ensure no cross contamination.
-Tofu was for the 25% of group who were vegetarians. Sautee it in olive oil if you have time.
- Sautee onions, squash, and mushrooms if you have time.
- 5 cups of (uncooked) brown rice (done in slow cooker/rice cooker) takes 1 hr 15 min. (slow cooker holds a maximum of 6 dry cups of brown rice and 12 cups water).
-You can buy "instant" brown rice for a backpacking trip.
- 6 (15 oz) cans of black beans (or three 12 oz bags of dried black beans, cooked in slow cooker for 6-8 hours after being soaked overnight in cold water)