Rooftop Tent Camping: 7 Fridge-Free Meal Ideas

Are you going camping this summer in a roof tent and don't know what to bring to eat? This article is for you! We have selected 7 ideas for delicious recipes , easy to make and above all made with ingredients that can be kept at room temperature, without a fridge (we promise it's not instant noodles!) 
Whether you are going on a bivouac, wild camping in a roof tent, in a converted van or not, our camping meal ideas without a fridge will be very useful to you! 

Sandwiches: 

Classic, but practical! And above all, there are endless possibilities. 

All you need to bring is some bread (bread in a bag keeps better), as well as a sauce prepared in advance, vegetables that can be eaten raw (tomato, cucumber, lettuce, avocado, onion, etc.) and canned tuna or pre-cooked grilled chicken that you can find in a bag in the ready meals section for better conservation. 

Salads: 

Just like with sandwiches, you can be creative! 

• Pasta, rice, quinoa… 
• Vinaigrette: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon, salt, pepper, garlic… 
• Raw or cooked vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grated carrots, corn… (think canned vegetables). 
• Legumes: chickpeas, lentils, etc. 

• Canned tuna. 

Freeze-dried meals: 

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Vegetarian chili: 

For this simple and filling dish, you will just need cans of food:

• Canned red or black beans. 
• Canned corn. 
• Canned tomatoes (diced or sauce). 
• Chopped onion. 

• Seasonings (paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, etc.). 

 To make this dish follow these instructions: 

• In a saucepan, sauté the chopped onion until golden brown. Add the beans, corn and canned tomatoes. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Serve hot. And for more consistency, you can accompany this dish with rice. 

 Grilled vegetable papillotes : 

 To make this recipe you will need: 

• Vegetables of your choice (zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, carrots, etc.) 

• Olive oil 

• Aromatic herbs (thyme, rosemary, basil) 

• Salt and pepper 

 Here are the steps to follow: 

• Prepare a large sheet of aluminum foil. Cut the vegetables into pieces and arrange them in the center of the foil. Drizzle with olive oil, add the aromatic herbs, salt and pepper. Fold the foil to form an airtight papillote. Place the papillote on the grill or near the embers of the campfire for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally. The vegetables should be tender and lightly grilled . 

 Pasta with spicy tomato sauce : 

• Pasta of your choice 
• Canned tomato sauce 
• Chopped onion 
• Chopped garlic 
• Chili flakes (to taste) 
• Olive oil 
• Salt and pepper 

• Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. In a saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until golden brown. Add the canned tomato sauce and chilli flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for a few minutes. Serve the spicy tomato sauce over the cooked pasta. 

 Grilled bananas with chocolate: 

• Bananas 
• Dark chocolate bar (broken into pieces) 
• Crushed nuts (optional) 
• Aluminum foils 

• Preheat grill or build a campfire. Cut bananas in half lengthwise, leaving skin on. Place each banana half on a sheet of aluminum foil. Top with dark chocolate chunks and chopped nuts. Wrap bananas tightly in foil. Place bananas on grill or near coals and grill for about 5 minutes, until chocolate is melted. Remove bananas from heat and let cool slightly before serving. 

What you need to remember from this article is that there are hundreds of options for preparing delicious meals while camping in a rooftop tent, but you have to be careful to choose foods that keep well without a fridge. Focus on canned goods and "dry" products, and be careful with animal products that don't keep for long outside the fridge.