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Chicken Couscous With Vegetables in a Jar

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword camping meal, freeze-dried meal, meal in a jar
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A just-add-water couscous meal with freeze-dried chicken, vegetables, and herbs for camping or quick lunches.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup whole wheat couscous dry
  • 1/3 cup freeze-dried chicken chopped
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried vegetables
  • 1 tbsp freeze-dried onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp vegetable bouillon
  • 1 tsp ground chia seeds (or ground flax)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp ground sage
  • 1/4 tsp ground thyme
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Directions

  • Put everything except the water in a jar or quart freezer bag and seal it.
  • To cook in the bag, pour in 1 1/2 cups boiling water, seal it, and let it soak 9 minutes, flipping it over after 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Or put the mix and water in a large mug, microwave until it boils, cover, and let it stand 4 to 5 minutes.

Notes

Write the water amount and soak time on the jar. Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition

Serving: 151g | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 3.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1613mg | Potassium: 732mg | Fiber: 6.6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); whole wheat couscous counted as dry couscous, freeze-dried chicken counted as roasted chicken breast, vegetable bouillon counted as beef bouillon powder, ground chia seeds (the first choice counted), ground thyme counted as dried thyme. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.