![]() ![]() Carry them with you in your pack and add just before eating. In a pinch, grab a few mustard packets at a gas station or convenience store to add flavor to sandwiches without soggying up the bread. “Stuff it inside some lettuce or a mix of shredded vegetables and then into a bun and ‘bam,’ you have the best sandwich at the summit,” Caldwell says. Mix this with shredded chicken, or even quinoa, for a protein-rich sandwich filler. Mix one-third cup of peanut butter in a bowl with a pinch of chili flakes to taste, up to one tablespoon of honey, one or two tablespoons of rice vinegar, minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt and two to four tablespoons of water. Chicken SandwichĪ standard grilled chicken sandwich on the trail may not seem like the most appealing snack after a grueling summit push, but Caldwell’s fix packs enough flavor to reward your effort. A caprese sandwich can easily be made more exciting if prepared on focaccia slathered in pesto, with sliced mozzarella and tomato-plus it packs flat and carries well up a mountain. These are easily gussied up with a switch in bread (try English muffins, bagels or flatbreads) or the addition of herbs and spices. Cheese SandwichĪnother meat-free option is the cheese sandwich, which lends the carbs, fat and protein to support a long day hike. Another option is to layer lettuce in between the hummus and bread or wrap to keep moisture from seeping in. Since vegetables like cucumbers can make a sandwich soggy, Caldwell suggests removing the seeds to limit the moisture that can seep into bread. Take any bread, tortilla wrap, or flatbread (like pita or lavash), slather on hummus, and fill with sliced carrots, cucumbers, crumbled feta, and sliced olives, with salt and pepper seasoning. Hummus and Vegetablesįor anyone steering clear of meat on the trails, hummus sandwiches are easy on the gut with enough protein and a mild flavor prime for adding seasoning and accoutrements. For extra fanciness, add slices of green apple. “It’s best pan-seared with butter, but if you don’t have time for that, just smear one side of banana bread with a little honey mustard, stack the cheddar cheese, thinly sliced ham, and top with the other slice of banana bread,” Caldwell says. Caldwell’s recommendation substitutes banana bread for the standard white or wheat option. There’s nothing worse than slimy cold cuts on the trail, so if you’re packing along such a sandwich and you have the room, bring an ice-cold water bottle to nestle up next to lunch (plus, you’ll likely have cold water at the end of the hike, too). ![]() “Spread the mango chutney on one slice, stack the turkey on the chutney, and top with a few slices of Granny Smith apple,” Caldwell says. To take things up a notch, Caldwell recommends using smoked gouda with turkey and slices of Granny Smith apples, with an added bonus of mango chutney. ![]() To keep the ingredients in this classic trail sammy tasting fresh, line two slices of bread with cheese and place the other ingredients in between. It’s also excellent smeared on a tortilla, with a sprinkle of chopped or sliced almonds for some extra protein, or sliced apple for a refreshing balance of sweet and tart. Try it on an English muffin, dressed up with sliced banana and a drizzle of honey. Speaking of nut butter sandwiches, Nutella on bread provides a just-right kick of sweet. ![]() “This way, the jelly doesn’t ooze through the bread during your hike.”įor an innovative twist on the beloved nut butter sandwich, Caldwell suggests combining almond butter with banana on whole wheat, or taking the combination a step further, mixing slaw, a hint of mint, cilantro and scallions into a cashew-ginger spread and slathering it onto a bun. “If you are going to do the PB&J route, spread peanut butter on both sides of bread and the jelly in the middle,” says Caldwell. Peanut butter and jelly is the default trail sandwich, but it’s susceptible to sogginess and squishing depending on how it’s packed. Bringing a fresh approach to our favorite lunches, here are eight simple yet flavorful sandwiches that travel well. Since flavor is often sacrificed for convenience, we turned to Lisa Caldwell, a Boston-based chef and nutritionist who’s a regular on New England hiking trails, to help up dress up some trail classics. Foods that fall in the category of “hiking fuel” can be underwhelming: tasteless sandwiches and dry trail mixes washed down with so much water. 81 Reviews 81 reviews with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 starsĪnyone venturing out on a hike, however long or short, must consider sustenance at some point-and there’s nothing like a good sandwich to help maintain energy levels. ![]()
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