Meal (Ready-To-Eat) - LENTIL CHILI
When clean eating meets real-world utility, you get the Essential Provisions Lentil Chili. This isn’t a soupy pouch of mystery vegetables- this is rich, satisfying, plant-based fuel , built with real ingredients that deliver warmth, flavor, and performance on or off the grid.
Each shelf-stable pouch packs 400 calories and 13 grams of plant-based protein , with zero preservatives, zero dairy, and no filler. Whether you’re navigating the backcountry or just trying to eat clean in the real world, this chili delivers homemade flavor, no prep required.
Built on a tomato-forward base with organic lentils, crisp vegetables, and subtle heat, this chili delivers savory depth and satisfying texture using a clean food-as-medicine formula.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Plant-Based Protein
13 g per pouch from organic lentils — no animal products
Real Organic Ingredients
Organic lentils, tomato paste, onions, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin
Zero Compromise
No preservatives, no dairy, no filler, no gums, no artificial flavors
Tomato-Forward Base
Savory depth with subtle heat for satisfying texture
5-Year Shelf Life
Stores without refrigeration for long-term preparedness rotation
Backcountry & Pantry Ready
Eats out of the bag — clean eating in the real world
Filtered Water
Organic Lentils
Organic Onions
Organic Tomato Paste
Organic Tomatoes in Tomato Puree
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Organic Celery
Organic Potato Starch
Organic Garlic
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Organic Smoked Paprika
Organic Chili Powder (organic chili pepper, spices, salt, garlic, rice concentrate)
Organic Maple Syrup
Organic Cumin
Organic Cinnamon
Organic Red Pepper
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
Military or Tactical Deployment
Backpacking & Overlanding
Post-Workout Recovery
Everyday Clean Eating
Long-Term Storage (Up to 5-Year Shelf Life)
Calories: 400
Protein: 13g
Total Fat: 18g Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 1810mg
Total Carbohydrates: 51g Dietary Fiber: 10g Total Sugars: 8g (1g added)
Potassium: 890mg
Iron: 5.2mg
Calcium: 80mg
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Dietary Fiber: 10g
Total Sugars: 8g (1g added)
Dairy
Gluten*
Preservatives
Industrial Seed Oils
Artificial Ingredients
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Net Weight | 12 oz (340 g) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.5 in W x 8.25 in H x 1.25 in D |
| Shelf Life | Up to 5 years (no refrigeration required) |
| Serving Size | 1 pouch (340 g) |
| Calories | 400 per pouch |
| Protein | 13 g (plant-based) |
| Diet Notes | Plant-based, dairy-free, no preservatives, no filler, no gums, no artificial flavors |
| Prep | Ready to eat — no cooking required |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
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CHEF-DEVELOPED MRES & FIELD FUEL
Developed for Special Forces. Chef-built MREs and Field Fuel® sports nutrition.
Essential Provisions builds Ready-to-Eat meals and sports nutrition for outdoor athletes, first responders, military and Special Operations personnel — and the families who need a real food plan when the lights go out. Their MREs use beyond-organic and regenerative ingredients, developed by chefs rather than packaged-food formulators. Their Field Fuel® line covers shelf-stable energy nutrition. The pitch is straightforward: "To be the best, eat the best."
- Ready-to-Eat MREs developed for Special Forces
- Beyond-organic and regenerative ingredients
- Chef-developed meals — not factory-formulated
- Field Fuel® shelf-stable sports nutrition line
- Built for SOF, first responders, athletes, and families
Answers, straight up.
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How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
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Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
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