Vegan Hobo Dinner

Last Updated on June 27, 2026

The very first time I made a Vegan Hobo Dinner was while camping.

I added all our favorite vegetables together on top of a large sheet of foil, added a little vegan margarine, folded the foil to cover the vegetables completely, placing carefully into the fire.

This was a quick and easy way to enjoy our veggies while camping.

Even though I made my first hobo dinner on the campfire, that didn’t stop me from making this simple and easy meal in the oven at home.

After all, who doesn’t love roasted vegetables?!

But what I love most about this dish is that it is so easily customizable!

I love adding different seasonal vegetables each time I make this dish, but my all time favorite is potatoes, carrots, and broccoli.

Alternative vegetables to add

• Fresh Mushrooms
• Brussels Sprout
• Squash
• Asparagus
• Egg Plant
• Sweet Potatoes
• Zucchini
• Radishes
• Corn on the cob

Lately I have been adding beans to my hobo dinner.

My all time favorite bean to add is chickpeas.

I love roasted chickpeas, they are a perfect addition to roasted vegetables with their crunchy outer shell and tender center.

The flavor pairs well with any vegetable because they take on the flavors of the oil and spices added to them.

So have fun and experiment with the many different spices, seasonal vegetables, and beans, because there really is no limit on what to add to your own hobo dinner!

Ingredients in the Hobo Dinner

• Potatoes – Any type of potato will work for this dinner. I have tried many different varieties such as Red, gold, russet, sweet, fingerling, and new potatoes. Use your favorite.
• Carrots – Switch it up by try the different varieties such as the purple, yellow, white, or the easy to find orange carrot.
• Broccoli – Don’t like broccoli? Add a different vegetable to your dinner.
• Onion – Another vegetable that is optional is the onion. Try the different varieties available in your area, such as yellow, white, red, sweet, green onions, leeks, or shallot.
• Garlic Cloves – A perfect way to make this hobo dinner more customized for everyone is to use the whole clove. This way it will be easy for the garlic lovers to find the garlic and the ones that don’t like garlic to avoid.
• Peppers – Any color or variety of pepper will work in this recipe. I always use sweet bell peppers for my hobo dinner.
• Oil – I like to use olive oil in this dinner, any oil or vegan margarine will work just as well.
• Seasoning – Salt and pepper. Try different spices for this hobo dinner, such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, paprika, chili, cayenne, basil, or any mix of your families favorite spices. There really is no limit.

How to make a Vegan Hobo Dinner

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.

Clean, peel and cut up all the vegetables into bite size pieces.

Place all the cut up vegetables onto the parchment lined baking sheet.

Drizzle the oil over the vegetables.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Stir the vegetables to make sure all is covered with the oil and seasoning, cover with foil.

Place into the oven and bake for 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.

Please note: baking times can vary.

All the vegetables should be tender and and a slightly golden brown.

Remove from the oven and serve as a main or side dish, with ketchup, mustard, and aioli.

A Great campfire meal!!

Add all your favorite vegetables together on top of a large sheet of foil, add a little vegan margarine, fold the foil to cover the vegetables completely, placing carefully into the fire. Check at about 20 to 30 minutes, and continue cooking until the carrots and potatoes are tender, unwrap and enjoy! 

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