AKA Preparation de-Hydration
In preparation for the trip we have been working our dehydrator non stop the past 4 weeks drying perishable snacks and putting together yummy and healthy vegan quick meals. Dried fruit, veggies, granola, beans, tofu, and soup mixes make for great cheap nutritional boosts when in areas of slim vegan pickings. Plus the added bonus of thriftiness makes me smile!
For dinners on the road we have put together 3 different types of soup packets. We simply mixed the featured beans/ peas, tofu, veggies, herbs, and dry ingredients in a single serving bag with the instructions for adding the wet components on the label for later. I have included a price breakdown for each:
Lentil Soup (2 servings)
1/2 lb lentils .40
onion .20
veg broth .08
oil .12
soy sauce .08
herbs .02
total cost .90 cents
Split Pea Soup
1/2 lb. split peas .40
onion .20
oil .12
soy sauce .08
herbs .02
carrot .20
total cost 1.02
Vegetable soup with tofu
onion .20
vegetables 1.30
oil .12
soy sauce .08
veg broth .08
herbs .02
1/2 lb tofu 1.00
total cost 2.80
On this trip we are traveling in a Jeep Wrangler Sport with our 3 canine companions, camping gear, and provisions. We are so limited on space we are not taking an ice chest with us so drying everything we can helps us to maximize our space/ nutritional value. The next challenge is packing the Jeep efficiently with the He-Vegan.
