Camp Side Dishes

Tender cauliflower florets, chickpeas, and onions tossed in a mild curry powder and roasted in foil for a hearty, plant-based side bursting with campfire flavor.

Juicy cherry tomatoes seared with garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil in a cast iron skillet make Quick Campfire Tomato-Basil Skillet a simple, summery side that brings smoky, bright tomato and basil flavor to the table.

Char-grilled zucchini slices finished with a cool, garlicky herbed yogurt drizzle—simple, smoky, and ultra fresh for summer van-life or car camping meals.

Crisped in a hot skillet and finished with a quick honey‐Sriracha glaze, Skillet Honey‐Sriracha Brussels Sprouts make a caramelized, sweet‐heat side that pairs easily with sausages, rice, or foil‐pack chicken on a camping dinner stove.

A tangy, no-cook slaw of shredded carrots, citrus, warm Moroccan spices, and dried fruit that keeps its crunch and pairs neatly with skillet or grill leftovers for a camping breakfast.

Boldly seasoned corn rounds and sliced smoky sausage, tossed with Cajun spice and sealed in foil, then roasted over the fire for a robust Southern-inspired side dish.

Fresh green beans sautéed in a hot skillet with zesty lemon and earthy thyme, Skillet Lemon-Thyme Green Beans offers a quick, vibrant camping lunch side that arrives while the main course rests.

One-Pot Indian Spiced Lentil Rice Pilaf is a one-pot camping breakfast of rice and tender lentils warmed with Indian spices, easy to simmer on a camp stove or fire and suitable alongside eggs, grilled vegetables, or leftover sausages.

Juicy mushrooms and bell peppers tossed in a punchy homemade chimichurri, sealed in foil, and roasted over the coals—earthy, garlicky, and perfect alongside grilled mains.

A cool, light salad of cucumber and tender noodles tossed in a tangy sesame dressing, Backpacking Sesame Cucumber Noodle Salad is no-cook, ultralight, and designed for easy trailside lunches or a low‐mess campsite break.