{"product_id":"peak-refuel-butternut-dal-bhat-freeze-dried-vegan-meal","title":"Peak Refuel Butternut Dal Bhat Freeze-Dried Vegan Meal","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-lead\"\u003eThe Peak Refuel Butternut Dal Bhat is a freeze-dried vegan camp meal built around red lentils, chickpeas, enriched instant white rice, and butternut squash in a coconut milk sauce. Each sealed pouch holds two servings, delivers 920 calories and 24 grams of protein, and is ready in 10 minutes with 10.5 oz of boiling water. The pouch is made and packaged in the USA and carries a 10-year shelf life when sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Ingredients, Not a Compromise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Butternut Dal Bhat sauce starts with coconut milk, butternut squash, chickpeas, and red lentils, seasoned with garlic, chili powder, cilantro, and spices, then served over enriched instant white rice. That ingredient list matters on a long trip: plant-based protein from lentils and chickpeas means the meal works for vegan and vegetarian campers without asking anyone else to pack a separate option. At 157 calories per ounce, the pouch earns its weight in a pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMinimal Water, Minimal Wait\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRehydration takes only 10.5 oz of boiling water and a 10-minute rest, a short window when fuel and water are both finite. Tear the pouch at the mark, remove the oxygen absorber, add water, stir, zip closed, and wait. No pot to wash, no separate bowl required. The same pouch that stores the meal serves as the cooking and eating vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShelf Life That Matches Long-Range Planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeak Refuel certifies a 10-year shelf life on sealed pouches, which means the Butternut Dal Bhat works equally well stocked in a vehicle emergency kit, a resupply cache, or a pantry for the next season's trips. The sealed pouch contains an oxygen absorber that preserves shelf life by keeping oxygen out during storage. Remove it before adding water and discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e no animal products; protein sourced from red lentils and chickpeas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e920 calories per pouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 servings at roughly 460 calories each\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 g protein per pouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e from lentils, chickpeas, and soy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-minute prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e boiling water only, no additional cookware required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade and packaged in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-year shelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e on sealed pouches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5.85 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShipped Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.59 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eServings per Pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eServing Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e½ pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCalories per Pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e920\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtein per Pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWater Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1⅓ cups (10.5 oz) boiling water\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrep Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShelf Life (sealed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAllergens\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoy, Tree Nut (coconut)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVegan\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMade and packaged in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For and Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-yes\"\u003eThe Butternut Dal Bhat suits vegan and vegetarian campers, overlanders, and backpackers who want a high-calorie, high-protein hot meal with minimal cookware and a short prep window. The 10-year shelf life also makes it a practical choice for vehicle emergency kits and long-term food storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-no\"\u003eThis meal contains soy and tree nut (coconut) and is not suitable for anyone with allergies to either ingredient. California residents should note the Proposition 65 warning for cancer and reproductive harm associated with this product (see p65warnings.ca.gov\/food). The pouch requires boiling water; it cannot be eaten cold or rehydrated with cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Butternut Dal Bhat actually filling for two people?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe Butternut Dal Bhat pouch holds two servings totaling 920 calories and 24 grams of protein, which works as a shared trail lunch or a single large dinner for a hungry camper. Whether it satisfies two people depends on activity level and individual appetite, and the calorie density of 157 calories per ounce is on the higher end for freeze-dried meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eDo I need a stove, or can I use any heat source to boil the water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe Butternut Dal Bhat requires 10.5 oz of boiling water. Any heat source that brings water to a full boil works, including a camp stove, a wood fire, or a jetboil-style system. The meal rehydrates in the pouch itself, so no pot or bowl is needed beyond whatever you use to boil the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat do I do with the oxygen absorber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eRemove the oxygen absorber from the Butternut Dal Bhat pouch before adding water and discard it. It is not edible. The absorber keeps oxygen out of the pouch during storage and is what enables the 10-year sealed shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eHow long does the pouch stay good once I open it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe 10-year shelf life applies to sealed, unopened pouches. Once the Butternut Dal Bhat pouch is opened and rehydrated, it should be eaten immediately, as with any cooked meal in the field. No refrigerated hold time for leftovers is stated for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peak Refuel","offers":[{"title":"Single Pouch","offer_id":50572876546118,"sku":"101703","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2203\/1686\/files\/Butternut_Dal_Bhat-Front.png?v=1791321381","url":"https:\/\/terrainvault.com\/products\/peak-refuel-butternut-dal-bhat-freeze-dried-vegan-meal","provider":"TerrainVault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}