| Recipe Type | Vegan Campfire Meal |
|---|---|
| Serves | 4 |
| Preparation | Polenta prepared at home |
| Cooking Method | Campfire grilling |
| Dietary | Vegan |
| In Camps App | Yes – 15,500+ campsites |
Grilled Polenta Stack
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
2 avocados
1 lemon
Grilled polenta (prepared at home-see polenta recipe below)
1 can of lentils, drained and rinsed
2 tsp mild curry powder
1 bag pre-prepared salad
1 tbs olive oil
Desired amount of salt and pepper
Method:
1. Cut 8 squares from your pre-prepared polenta (you will use this like bread)
2. Cut avocados in half, remove the seed and slice (leaving them in the skin). Squeeze desired amount of lemon into each half.
3. Grill polenta lightly over fire.
4. Heat oil in saucepan over the campfire and add lentils and curry powder, stirring constantly until hot.
5. Stack ingredients, using polenta on top and bottom (like a sandwich).
Preparing your polenta at home
Ingredients:
8 cups water
2 cups cornmeal
1 tbs Earth Balance or olive oil (optional)
1-2 tbs nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions:
1. Bring water to a boil in a sauce pan.
2. Reduce to simmer and gradually whisk in cornmeal. Stir for approximately 20 minutes.
3. Continue stirring while adding your extra seasoning.
4. Once your ingredients are combined, take the mixture off the heat and immediately pour into a baking dish to desired thickness. Your mixture should be thick and you will need to pour it quickly (if you let it cool too much it will set before you have a chance to finish pouring).
5. Leave your polenta to set in the refridgerator and pack in your cooler when you are ready to go on your camping trip.
(this polenta recipe was sourced from Campfire Vegan)
Tip: Follow this up with fruit kebabs for desert!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare the polenta at the campsite?
While it’s possible, this recipe recommends preparing the polenta at home as it requires 20 minutes of constant stirring and needs to set in the refrigerator. It’s much easier to bring pre-prepared polenta in your cooler.
How thick should I pour the polenta when preparing it at home?
Pour the polenta to your desired thickness in the baking dish. The recipe notes you’ll need to work quickly as the mixture sets fast when it cools.
What can I use instead of Earth Balance in the polenta?
The recipe suggests olive oil as an alternative to Earth Balance, or you can skip the oil altogether as it’s listed as optional.
Do I need any special equipment for this campfire recipe?
You’ll need a grill or grate over your campfire for grilling the polenta, and a saucepan for heating the lentils. Basic camping cooking equipment is sufficient.
Can I prepare this recipe if campfires aren’t allowed?
Yes, you can adapt this recipe to a camp stove by using a frying pan for the polenta and heating the lentils in a saucepan on the stove.
How do I store the polenta while camping?
Pack the prepared polenta in your cooler to keep it fresh during your camping trip, as mentioned in the recipe instructions.
What type of lentils work best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for canned lentils which should be drained and rinsed. Any variety of canned lentils will work well.
Is nutritional yeast necessary for the polenta?
No, nutritional yeast is listed as optional in the polenta preparation. It adds flavour but can be omitted if you don’t have it.
