Unstuffed cabbage rolls are another favorite camping and hiking lunch or dinner recipe. It’s filling and satisfying. So, you’re not going to be hungry again in another 30 minutes.
Unstuffed cabbage rolls are a cheap, quick, and easy dehydrated dinner you want to take advantage of. It’s made with ingredients we can easily find at the local grocery store and can be dehydrated at home.
So let’s get started.
Table of Contents
- Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
- Supplies Needed for Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
- Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Dry Ingredients
- Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Wet Ingredients
- Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Ingredient Notes
- At-Home Preparation
- Optimize Food Protection for Storage and Travel
- In the Field Preparation
- Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Nutrition Information
Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
We have deconstructed the traditional comfort-food cabbage roll recipe so we can enjoy it when out in the field or at the campsite.
Our recipe only needs a handful of simple ingredients that you can easily dehydrate yourself.
Supplies Needed for Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
- Several 1-quart zip-top bags
- Heavy-duty paper towels
- Labeling materials such as masking tape and waterproof all-weather pen
- Small food-safe leak-proof container (optional)
Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Dry Ingredients
- 50 grams dehydrated ground beef crumbles
- 40 grams dehydrated rice
- 15 grams dehydrated onion
- 15 grams dehydrated tomato sauce
- 6 grams dehydrated RoTel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- 15 grams dehydrated cabbage slices
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Bouillon powder for 1 cup (240 mL) water (optional)
- 3 grams dehydrated jalapeno pepper slices
Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Wet Ingredients
- A quality oil, such as avocado or olive oil, in a leak-proof container (optional)
A bit of healthy cooking fat, such as olive or avocado oil added to the meal after cooking will significantly enhance the flavor. Fats concentrate the flavors in food. It gives the food a smooth and creamy texture that many of us crave. Since fat gives us more energy than proteins or carbohydrates, it makes us feel full faster, and it makes us feel content.
Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Ingredient Notes
Most store-bought bouillon cubes or powders contain mainly salt, sugar, and fillers. Many folks will just make their own, blending nutritional yeast, mushroom powders, and other herbs and spices. We’re partial to our universal vegetable bouillon recipe.
We recommend making and trying this homemade dehydrated camping meal recipe several times at home before preparing it for the first time in the field so you will know what to expect. Armed with this experience, you can dial in the spices how you like and add or subtract any of the other ingredients. Don’t depend on untested gear or untested recipes.
At-Home Preparation
Combine all the dry ingredients into a food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag for best storage results. The sharp edges of dehydrated ingredients could cause micro-punctures in the zip-top plastic bag.
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Be sure to include a short note with the name of the dish and detailed preparation instructions. We have included detailed preparation instructions at the end of this page.
Optimize Food Protection for Storage and Travel
Double bagging, using two zip-top bags with a separator, is an option to help guard against punctures, leaks, and water penetration and to protect the food’s integrity. This way, it remains viable in the field or pantry storage.
The Scott Shop towels brand makes an excellent bag separator. These multipurpose paper towels are thicker than the average heavy-duty paper towel. As a multitasker, repurpose these towels for the after-meal cleanup activities.
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In the Field Preparation
Empty the contents of the zip-top bag into the cooking pot, then add just enough water to cover the ingredients. It’ll be approximately 1 1/4 cups of water. Cover the cooking pot and hydrate the dry ingredients for about 5 minutes.
Practice these Dehydrator Chef homemade dehydrated camping meal recipes at home several times with the very same outdoor kitchen gear used in the field or at the campsite. This approach lets you practice your skills to know what to expect and where to adapt.
Next, on your cooking stove and over medium flame, bring the hydrating mix to a boil, frequently stirring frequently to mix. After coming to a boil, if your stove is capable of a low-heat simmer, turn the flame down to reduce the chance of burning.
After two or more minutes of simmering, stirring, and mixing the ingredients, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest and hydrate for at least 15 to 20 minutes more for the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.
Add any remaining seasonings might like, such as kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, or some hot sauce for added flavor.
If desired, incorporate olive or avocado oil into the mixture. The additional fat complements the flavor profile, compensating for the absence of the unique taste associated with fat. The fat enhances taste and promotes a sense of fullness more quickly.
Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Nutrition Information
Nutritional values are approximate and exclude optional ingredients and oils added to enhance flavor. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, cooking methods, portion sizes, and more.
Calories: 645kcal | Total Fat: 10g, | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 635mg | Carbohydrate: 52g | Dietary Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 20g | Protein: 35g
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Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Equipment
- Labeling materials (masking tape, waterproof all-weather pen)
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 50 grams dehydrated ground beef crumbles
- 40 grams dehydrated rice
- 15 grams dehydrated onion
- 15 grams dehydrated tomato sauce
- 6 grams dehydrated RoTel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- 15 grams dehydrated cabbage slices
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- boullion powder (enough for 1 cup (240 mL) water (optional))
- 3 grams dehydrated jalapeno pepper slices, crushed (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- quality cooking oil, such as avocado or olive oil (optional, stored in a leak-proof container)
Instructions
At Home Preparation
- Add the dry ingredients to a food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag. Label the zip-top with the contents and the date.50 grams dehydrated ground beef crumbles, 40 grams dehydrated rice, 15 grams dehydrated onion, 15 grams dehydrated tomato sauce, 6 grams dehydrated RoTel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, 15 grams dehydrated cabbage slices, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, boullion powder, 3 grams dehydrated jalapeno pepper slices, crushed
- Store the leak-proof containers of cooking oil in your cooking pot or with your camp kitchen spices and condiment packets.quality cooking oil, such as avocado or olive oil
Packaging
- Wrap the zip-top bag with a heavy-duty paper towel to help guard against punctures, leaks, and water penetration due to the sharp edges of the dehydrated ingredients and to protect the food's integrity. This way, it remains viable in the field or pantry storage.
- Add the paper towel wrapped dry mix bag to the last food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag and label it with the contents and the date.
In the Field Preparation
- Empty the dry mix contents of the zip-top bag into a suitable-sized cooking pot.
- Add enough water to cover the dry ingredients. Then add a tad bit more water. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover, and let the dry ingredients hydrate for a minimum of five minutes.
- Next, on your cooking stove and over medium flame, bring the hydrating mix to a boil, frequently stirring to mix. After coming to a boil, turn the flame down to a simmer to reduce the chance of burning.
- After two or more minutes of simmering and stirring, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest, hydrate, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes or more for the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.
- If desired, add a bit of the healthy cooking oil from the leak-proof container. Stir to combine.quality cooking oil, such as avocado or olive oil
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is only an estimate and may differ depending on the ingredients you use.
Dehydrated Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Preparation Instructions
Equipment
- camp kitchen equipment (including camping stove, cooking pot, utensils, etc.)
Materials
Instructions
- Empty the dehydrated unstuffed cabbage roll dry mix contents of the zip-top bag into your cooking pot.1 serving dehydrated unstuffed cabbage rolls dry mix
- Pour in enough water to cover the dry mix, then add a tad bit more.
- Cover and let the dry ingredients hydrate in your camp cookware for at least five minutes. Stir all of the way to the bottom now and again. Add more water if the hydrating mix gets too dry.
- Next, on your cooking stove and over a medium flame, bring the mix to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- After bringing the mix to a boil, turn the stove down to a low simmer for two minutes.
- After two or more minutes of simmering and stirring, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest and hydrate for 15 to 20 minutes or more for the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.
- Finally, after the unstuffed cabbage roll mix has rested for 15 to 20 minutes, add some of that optional cooking oil and stir to mix. Enjoy!