Backpacker's Pantry Cuban Style Coconut Rice & Black Beans (single serve)

Coconut rice and black beans done right is one of those meals that tastes far more complex than its ingredient list suggests, and this Caribbean-inspired pouch delivers on that promise.

Backpacker's Pantry leaned into the aromatics here. Coconut rice forms the base, layered with black beans and lifted by banana and cilantro for a flavour profile that's savoury, subtly sweet, and genuinely transporting. It's a refreshing departure from the heavier stews and pasta dishes that tend to dominate backcountry menus, and a welcome option on warmer paddling days when you want something satisfying but not heavy.

The ingredient combination also speaks to solid nutritional balance. Black beans bring plant-based protein and fibre alongside the coconut rice, making this more than just a flavourful carb option. Quick to rehydrate with just boiling water, it earns its place in any camp food kit on both taste and convenience.

Note that the manufacturer description does not include full nutritional or shelf life details, so check current packaging for calorie count, protein, net weight, dietary flags, and best before information before your trip.

• Servings per pouch: 1
• Prep method: Just-add-boiling-water, eat from the pouch
• Key ingredients: Coconut rice, black beans, banana, cilantro
• Calories, protein, net weight, dietary info, and shelf life: See current product packaging