I’m going to a conference next week and while they asked everyone for dietary preferences, I don’t have high hopes based on experience (sure, I’d love another “salad” that’s just iceberg with no dressing!), so I’m trying to plan ahead and bring some things with me so I don’t starve. Unfortunately, the hotel room doesn’t have a microwave, just a mini-mini-fridge and I’m bringing my small kettle, so I mostly have to stick to things that can be stored/eaten at room temp, or prepared with just hot water. So far, I have some soy curl jerky to take to long sessions, a couple of ramen bowls, and some bread and packets of almond butter, but I’m kind of out of ideas. There is a Trader Joe’s within walking distance, so I can at least grab some fruit or salad when I get a chance, but is there anything else I’m not thinking of that I should pack and/or plan to buy? The conference is a full week, so I’d prefer not to eat crap (like the ramen) the whole time if I can help it.
You can search for vegan trekking food. There’s plenty of brands selling convenient products (e.g. trek n eat) where you just have to add hot water. But you’ll also find many recipes to prepare such meals youself.
Some inspiration: cous cous, instant pasta, powdered hummus (must be made from roasted chick peas as raw ones are toxic), tomato soup. For protein you can add nuts, seeds etc. If you don’t care for the weight, you can also buy pre-cooked rice etc. and just add an instant soup to heat it up.
I’m driving, so weight isn’t a huge concern. I don’t know why I didn’t think about stuff for backpacking - that’s a great idea. Probably because the closest I get to hiking these days is the trail behind my house.