We'll focus on some of the more readily available products for camping and backpacking. They cook in 5 minutes, and with the addition of vegetables and tofu cubes or dried beans, they're a meal in a pot. For vegetables, if I'm only gone for a few days, I may pack some vegetables that don't crush easily, like carrots, potatoes, and zucchini. For longer trips, I buy dehydrated vegetables in the bulk foods section of my natural foods store. A few dried chinese mushrooms could also add variety.
Some campers enjoy a cup of hot soup.
Taste Adventure also makes 4 kinds of vegan chili that cook in 10 minutes. Finally, you can also bring a vegetarian broth powder and make your own hot drink, adding dehydrated vegetables and tofu cubes if you like. Flavors include Punjab Eggplant, Bombay Potatoes, and Bengal Lentils. Tasty Bite also makes Thai Vegetarian Entrees. Note that not all products are vegan.