The Dirtbag's Almost-Quiche

The dirtbag lifestyle can certainly hold you back from many of life’s fancier accoutrements. But, with a little creativity and imagination, your kitchen productions don’t need to be one of them.

When it comes to the meal that delivers the fuel required for a long day of dirtbagging, this is one easy, filling, and delicious dish that won’t leave you and your companions broke or out of Coleman fuel, and doesn’t take anything you don’t have easy access to—for instance, nothing that requires immediate refrigeration.

My girlfriend and I were staying in a one-room cabin while volunteering in Northern California, sans electricity, which meant we had to get creative with our meals on a propane stove. But, this recipe is doable on any camp stove or the single-burner in the back of your van. I was the early bird and was sick of eating the standard scrambled egg breakfast in the morning, so, with a little extra time, this became the go-to morning kick-off. This meal is great for car-campers, van lifers, and dirtbaggers alike and serves enough for two people.

Ingredients

• 2 Kale leaves
• ¼ Onion
• 2 Cloves of Garlic
• ½ a handful of Ginger Root
• ½ Red Pepper
• ¼ cup Walnuts
• ¾ cup Almond Milk
• 4-6 Eggs
• ½ Avocado
• Cheddar Jack Cheese

Directions

 

Prep:

1. Sautée some veggies (ideally, leftovers from last night’s dinner) in a single pan.
2. Grab a pot and cover the bottom with avocado or olive oil.
3. Scramble the eggs in the pot.
4. Add ¾ cup of almond milk to the eggs.
5. Add 2 to 3 handfuls of walnuts.
6. Stir the pot’s contents, until you have an even mix.

Bake:

1. Take a third pan, and place it over top of the burner. By adding an extra layer between the stove and the pot you’re actually cooking with, you’re dispersing the heat slightly more and creating a more reliable simmer.
2. Place the pot with the egg mix on top of the pan and cover it.
3. Let your soon-to-be “quiche” bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until it is relatively dry on top.
4. In the last few minutes it’s on the stove, sprinkle cheese on top of the quiche as desired.
5. Let your “quiche” cool for 5 minutes.
6. Cut up your quiche and top with avocado and cheese.
7. Add salt/spices/Sriracha to taste!