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[00:00:00.38] Hey, happy campers. Welcome to Taste Great Outdoors, where we make easy recipes that you can make in minutes at your campsite. This is Camp Vegetable Curry. Lunch is one of my three favorite meals, and this curry is always a crowd pleaser, full of bright, beautiful flavors and Indian spice vibes. So let's get into it.
[00:00:16.89] First things first, let's chop those veggies. Onion and garlic are essential to curry, but the rest of the ingredients are entirely up to you. I love using a combination of veggies I plan to use and veggies I have left over from other meals. So here I've got carrots, green beans, broccoli and cauliflower, all classic choices.
[00:00:34.91] Now we're going to eyeball a couple tablespoons of oil into a pot over medium heat. While that's heating up, we're going to make a quick mixture of curry powder and water. Adding water will help coat every inch of the dish with that bold curry goodness. You can also do this ahead of time in a small container.
[00:00:50.73] Add the curry mixture to the pot and stir briskly. Once the liquid is heated through, saute the veggies, stirring frequently until they're about half cooked. This is the heart of your meal, so it's going to add crunch, color, and of course, some good nutrients for the day ahead.
[00:01:04.62] Finally, thicken the curry with sour cream or plain yogurt if you prefer. Either will leave you with a smooth, flavorful sauce that's a little spicy, a little tangy, and a whole lot of delicious. Then I'm going to add some salt, pepper, and simmer until the vegetables are cooked all the way through.
[00:01:19.83] While you wait, now would be a great time to hit those like and subscribe buttons. And if there are any other camp recipes you'd like to see, drop us a comment below. And here it is, Camp Vegetable Curry, a camp lunch that's easy, but elevated and a bit unexpected too. Serve it over rice for a fresh and filling lunch.
[00:01:37.83] For the full veggie curry recipe, check out the video description. And if you enjoyed this video and want to see more like it, don't forget to like, subscribe, and let us know what camp meals you love to cook in the comments section below.
Welcome to Tastes Great Outdoors – our cooking series where we share the best camping recipes, featuring delicious gourmet flavors with simple, accessible ingredients and easy cleanup. Inspired by the go-to recipes of Seth R., an experienced guide and trip leader with L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs, these are the dishes he loves to whip up when he’s responsible for keeping people fed and happy out in the wilderness.
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CAMP VEGGIE CURRY
Cook Time Approx. 15 Min | Serves 4
In the mood for something fresh, nourishing, and a bit different? Seth’s one-pot veggie curry is always a crowd-pleaser, full of bright, beautiful flavors and fragrant Indian-spiced vibes. Featuring an ingredient list that lets you use up leftover veggies from other meals, it’s a quick camping lunch that gets you on your way and leaves no trace. Let’s cook!
INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp. curry powder or garam masala
½ cup water
2-3 Tbsp. cooking oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2-3 cups vegetables, chopped (carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, or whatever else you have on hand)
1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a pot, add oil over medium heat.
2. Mix curry powder and water in a mason jar or small container, then add to pot and stir.
3. Once the liquid is heated through, add the veggies and sauté until they’re about “half cooked.”
4. Add sour cream or yogurt and stir until curry thickens. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Simmer until vegetables are cooked all the way through.
6. Serve a hearty portion over rice.
TIPS & TRICKS from our camp cooking expert
MIX DRY INGREDIENTS BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Instead of making a mess trying to measure and mix dry ingredients at the campsite, simply do it at home and have it ready to go in a resealable bag.
CREATE A POCKET-SIZED SPICE RACK
Instead of wasting valuable packing space with individual jars of spices, separate them out into the compartments of a pill organizer instead.
MAKE USE OF THOSE LEFTOVERS
Substitution is key when it comes to camp cooking. Have leftover veggies or other ingredients from another meal? Clean out your cooler and use them in the next recipe.
Hungry for more? Before you head out, visit Explore L.L.Bean to fill your plate with tons of expert camping hacks, tips, and inspiration.
