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A rustic bowl of red lentil stew with wild foraged greens and mushrooms on a wooden table in a forest setting

Lentils: My Go-To Foraged Food Base for Hikers, Campers, and Anyone Living Simply

When you spend enough time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, bikepacking, or just trying to make it through a tough stretch, you start to realize that good food doesn’t have to be complicated.For me, one food has proven itself again and again: lentils. They’re lightweight, packed with nutrients, and they mix perfectly with wild greens and mushrooms you can find almost anywhere. Over the years, I’ve learned that lentils aren’t just “trail food”, they’re one of the most practical, inexpensive, and nourishing staples you can carry, especially when you combine them with foraged foods. Why Lentils Are My Go-To Wild Food Base I’ve tried a lot of staples over the years, rice, oats, beans, but lentils win every time.Here’s why. They’re[…]

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