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40 Easy Meal Ideas For Truck Drivers

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge for over the road truck drivers. Many truckers focus on delivering the shipments on time so they forget how to eat properly and have healthy meals.

With pre-planning and smart choices, drivers can still eat well on the road with these recipes.

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BREAKFAST

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast increases blood sugar which boosts the energy to start the day. This is important for truck drivers taking long trips.

A healthy breakfast consists of: whole grains, lean protein, low-fat dairy, and fruit and vegetables. Together, these food groups provide complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and a small amount of fat — a combination that packs health benefits and helps you feel full for hours.

1. Smoothie

Smoothies can make a very healthy breakfast—it’s all about the ingredients and keeping reasonable portions. While making smoothies, you can mix and match all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and seeds.

All you need is a blender to make everything very smooth and creamy.

→ Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie:

  • 2 Bananas ( high in fiber, potassium, Vitamin C and B6 )
  • 1 Scoop Peanut Butter ( full of protein and healthy fats )
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1 Spoon Greek Yogurt
  • Cinnamon ( for flavor )

Peanut butter banana smoothie recipe

2.Chia seed pudding

Chia seeds are extremely nutritious and are also called a superfood. They contain large amounts of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, plenty of high-quality protein, and several essential minerals and antioxidants. Their benefits improve digestive health, blood levels of heart-healthy omega-3s, and risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

→ High-Protein Chia Seed Pudding:

  • 1 Ounce (28 grams) of Chia Seeds
  • 1 Scoop of Whey Protein Powder
  • 1 Cup (240 ml) of Milk
  • Half a Cup of Berries

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well, then cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour.

High-Protein Chia Seed Pudding recipe

3. Oatmeal

Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.
Important health benefits that come from oats include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.
Oats are commonly eaten for breakfast as oatmeal, which is made by boiling oats in water or milk. They’re also often included in muffins, granola bars, cookies, and other baked goods.

→ Oatmeal with Fruits

  • 1/2 Cup Oatmeal
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • Top with – fruit, nuts, nut butter, chia seeds, yogurt, and more.

Add everything to a microwave-safe bowl and stir to combine. Microwave for 2:30-4:00 minutes until oatmeal is cooked through.

Oatmeal with Fruits

4. Yogurt and granola

Crunchy, sweet, and satisfying, granola is a popular breakfast topping. Granola can form part of a varied and balanced diet, but it’s best to keep to the recommended portion size as granola is often high in sugar. Adding milk or natural yogurt and fresh fruit will help to create a more balanced breakfast, and will add calcium, protein, vitamins, and minerals.

→ Berry Greek Yogurt Granola Bowl

  • 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 Cup Raspberries
  • 1/2 Cup Strawberries
  • 1/3 Cup Granola
  • Honey

Spread yogurt into the bottom of a bowl. Top with berries and granola. Drizzle on honey.

Berry Greek Yogurt Granola Bowl Recipe

5. Eggs

Eggs are a power-packed super food with tons of benefits. Not only do they offer culinary variety – hard-boiled eggs, omelets, and deviled eggs. They are also a source of protein, calcium, and several vitamins and nutrients. More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white, which also includes vitamin B2 and lower amounts of fat than the yolk. Eggs are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12, and minerals such as zinc, iron, and copper.

Benefits of eggs : full of nutrients, increase good cholesterol (HDL), reduce the risk of heart disease, good for eye and brain health, lower triglycerides and are good source of protein.

→ Tomato Avocado Egg Sandwich

  • Hard-boiled egg
  • Avocado
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Tomato sliced
  • English muffin or Toast bread

Tomato Avocado Egg Sandwich Recipe

→ Spinach Salad with Bacon and Eggs

  • 2 Hard Boiled Eggs
  • 2 Cups Baby Spinach
  • Bacon
  • ½ Red Onion
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Mustard

Marinate the spinach with lemon juice, mustard and olive oil and then add the eggs, bacon and the red onion.

Spinach Salad with Bacon and Eggs

→ Egg Muffins

Egg muffins are a healthy, easy, on-the-go breakfast. They’re filling, low-carb, and perfect for meal prepping.

  • 12 Large Eggs
  • Broccoli cut
  • Cheddar cheese grated
  • 3 Slices Bacon
  • Chives finely sliced

Whisk the eggs, pour the add-ins, fill the muffin tray with ingredients and bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes.

Egg muffins

→ Breakfast Egg Burrito

Breakfast burritos can be a smart choice to start the day because they include a good amount of protein. Make these healthier: Use whole wheat tortillas, skip the bacon, reduce the cheese and add veggies.

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Flour tortilla
  • Breakfast Sausage
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Spring Onion

Cook and stir until eggs are thickened. Cook the sausage. Put the egg mixture onto the center of each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese, sausage, and green onions. Roll into burritos.

Breakfast Egg Burrito Recipe

→ Omelet in a Mug

  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Tbsp Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Onion
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Bell Pepper
  • 2 Slices Deli Ham, Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper

Whisk the eggs, milk, onion, pepper, ham, and season with salt and pepper. Microwave on high for 1:30 min.

Omelet in a Mug

6. Breakfast Sandwich

DIY sandwiches are much healthier than sandwiches from fast food restaurants.

→ Breakfast Sandwich

  • Whole Wheat Bread
  • Deli Ham
  • Low- fat Cheese
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Cucumber

Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

SNACKS

1. Rice cake

Rice cakes are a popular snack. These snacks are made from puffed rice pressed together to form a circular cake. Rice grain is a good source of carbohydrates and proteins.
Health effects on rice cakes:

– Rice cakes are a good mini-snack to hold over in between meals. Eating frequent small snacks can give you the energy to stay active and maintain good health;
– Eating brown rice regularly is great for fiber intake;
– The nutrients regulate blood glucose.
– Rice cakes are a high glycemic index food

There are various healthy options to liven up a plain rice cake.

→ Rice Cake Tuna Salad

  • ½ Cup of Tuna
  • Rice Cake
  • 1 Tablespoon of Mayo
  • Lettuce

Mix the tuna with 1 tablespoon of mayo. Add a leaf of lettuce on top for some greens.

Rice Cake Tuna Salad

→ Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice Cakes

  • Rice Cake
  • 1 Tablespoon of Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Seeds

Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice Cakes Recipe

2. Hummus

Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Hummus is high in several important nutrients, including fiber and protein. It also has unsaturated fat, antioxidant vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and iron.
Some of the scientifically proven benefits of hummus are nutritious, helps fight inflammation, promotes digestive health and stimulates good gut bacteria, has a low glycemic index and controls blood sugar levels, reduces the heart disease risk, maintains body weight and it`s great for those with intolerances.

→ Hummus and Veggies

  • 3 tbsp Hummus
  • 1 Medium Carrot
  • 1 Cup Chopped Broccoli
  • 1 cup Sliced Red Bell Pepper
  • 3/4 cup Cherry Tomatoes

Hummus and Veggies Recipe

3. Protein Bars

Protein bars are nutrition bars that contain a high proportion of protein to carbohydrates/fats. They are great for traveling, as pre-or-post-workout snacks, and as a snack to keep blood sugar balanced during busy days.

→ Homemade Protein Bars

  • 1 ½ Cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 5 Dates
  • 1 Cup Almond Butter
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ Cup Protein Powder
  • ¼ Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Add all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until thoroughly combined and a coarse dough form. Transfer the mixture to the pan. Refrigerate for an hour and then cut into bars.

Homemade Protein Bars

4. Jerky

Jerky is lean-trimmed meat that has been cut into strips and dried (dehydrated) to prevent spoilage.

Beef jerky and turkey jerky can be a good snacks while you’re on the fly.

It’s easy to buy on the road and doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Make sure they don’t contain a lot of sodium and sugar.

Jerky

5. Cheese sticks

Choose low-sodium or light cheese sticks or string cheese for a quick snack that’s high in protein and calcium.

These can be high in calories too.

Cheese sticks

6. Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese curd product with a mild flavor. A small container of cottage cheese has about 14 grams of protein and is a great snack. It`s low in calories. You can combine it with canned peaches, crushed pineapple or apple sauce.

It can help lose weight, gain muscle, helps prevent insulin resistance, promote bone strength and it`s high in selenium.

→ Pear and Apple Nachos

  • 1 Apple thinly sliced
  • 1 Pear thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup Cottage Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Oats and Honey Granola
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey

Arrange alternating apple and pear slices on a large plate, with slices overlapping.

Place cottage cheese over apple and pear slices. Sprinkle granola evenly over fruit. Drizzle with honey.

Pear and Apple Nachos Recipe

7. Mixed nuts

Mixed nuts are a snack food consisting of any mixture of mechanically or manually combined nuts. Peanuts, almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, and pecans are common constituents of mixed nuts. Mixed nuts may be salted, roasted, cooked, or blanched.

They are high in protein, loaded with antioxidants, weight loss aid, increase good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol, source of fiber. Nuts contain a broad range of nutrients that support overall health such as copper, magnesium, and vitamin E.

Mixed nuts

8. Dried Fruit

Dried fruit is fruit from which the majority of the original water content has been removed either naturally, through sun drying, or through the use of specialized dryers or dehydrators. Nearly half of the dried fruits sold are raisins, followed by dates, prunes, figs, apricots, peaches, and apples.

Dried fruit is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is also high in phenolic antioxidants, which have numerous health benefits. Eating dried fruit has been linked to an increased intake of nutrients and a reduced risk of obesity. The raisins may improve blood sugar control, lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol, as well as decrease inflammation.

Dried fruit

9. Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is made from the seed of the cacao tree; it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet.

It contains a decent amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and a few other minerals. It has a wide variety of powerful antioxidants. The bioactive compounds in cocoa may improve blood flow in the arteries and cause a small but statistically significant decrease in blood pressure. It also lowers the susceptibility of LDL to oxidative damage while increasing HDL and improving insulin sensitivity.

Studies show that the flavanols from cocoa can improve blood flow to the skin and protect it from sun damage.

Dark Chocolate

10. Veggie Chips

Vegetable chips are chips that are prepared using vegetables other than potatoes. Vegetable chips may be fried, deep-fried, dehydrated, dried, or baked. One serving of veggies contains 25 calories and many vitamins, and minerals.

→ Microwave Sweet Potato Chips
∙ Cooking spray
∙ 1 Sweet Potato, very thinly sliced
∙ 1 Teaspoon Finely Chopped Fresh Rosemary
∙ 1/2 Teaspoon Salt and Pepper

Cut a parchment paper to fit a microwave-safe plate; coat lightly with cooking spray. Arrange the potato slices in a single layer. Sprinkle evenly with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Microwave for 4 minutes. Check for crispness.

Microwave Sweet Potato Chips

11. Muffin

A muffin is an individual-sized, baked product. It`s a great snack idea for over-the-road truckers.

→ Blueberry Muffin in a Mug

  • 1 Egg
  • Flax Meal.
  • 2 Tbsp Almond Flour
  • ½ Baking Powder
  • 1 Coconut Oil
  • ¼ Cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Whisk the egg in a mug, and then add the other ingredients.

Cook in the microwave on high heat for 1 minute.

Blueberry Muffin in a Mug

12. Popcorn

Popcorn is a variety of corn kernel which expands and puffs up when heated. Popcorn, with its dietary fiber and typically low-calorie count, qualifies as a healthy snack. It also contains phenolic acids, a type of antioxidant. In addition, popcorn is a whole grain, an important food group that may reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension in humans.

Avoid adding too much salt.

Popcorn

13. Fresh Fruit

Fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, and they are high in fiber. Fruits also provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants, including flavonoids. Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce a person’s risk of developing heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes.

Make sure you always have fresh fruit in your truck.

Fresh fruit

LUNCH

1. Quinoa

Quinoa seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains.

Quinoa contains large amounts of flavonoids, including quercetin and kaempferol. These are potent plant antioxidants with numerous health benefits. It’s also gluten-free. The glycemic index of quinoa is around 53, which is considered low.

However, it’s still relatively high in carbs. It can improve metabolic health, by reducing blood sugar, insulin, and triglyceride levels.

→ Quinoa Salad

  • 1-2 Cups Cooked Quinoa
  • Corn
  • Peas
  • Chopped Broccoli
  • Salt, Pepper
  • Optional: Shredded Carrots, Chopped Peppers, Greens, or Fresh Fruit or Onions, Cumin, Turmeric

Mix all ingredients together and pre-pack serving-size containers.

Quinoa Salad Recipe

2. Soup

Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold), that is made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, milk, or water. If you have a microwave in your cab or know that your route has a truck stop with an available community microwave, soups are a perfect nutritious lunch or dinner. There are many soup recipes that integrate numerous vegetables, proteins, and grains that you can prepare.

→ Microwave Potato Soup

  • ¾ Cup Water
  • 3 Tbsp Potatoes
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Tbsp Onion
  • Bacon
  • ½ Chicken Stock
  • ¼ Cup Milk
  • Salt and Pepper

Place the potatoes and the water in the mug. Cook in the microwave for 3-4 minutes. Stir the other ingredients and add stock and milk. Cook the soup in the microwave for 2½ – 3 minutes.

Microwave Potato Soup

→ Tortilla Soup

This savory soup could be prepared on the road using an electric or induction cook top, or it could be made at home.

  • 1 Medium Onion, Chopped
  • 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 4 Cups Beef Broth and Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 Cup Tomato Juice
  • 1 Tsp. Ground Cumin and Chili Powder
  • 1 Fresh Jalapeño Pepper, Seeded & Chopped
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
  • Sliced Avocado

Stir the mixture together, heat to boiling, and then reduce the heat to a simmer covered for 1 hour.

Add the shredded chicken to the soup in the last 5 minutes.

Toss a few tortilla chips into the bottom of your bowl and then add the soup.

Tortilla Soup

3. Chicken

Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world. Chicken can be prepared in a vast range of ways, including baking, grilling, barbecuing, frying, and boiling.

Chicken is a food rich in protein. It can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart disease. This meat contains the amino acid tryptophan, which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains. A raw, boneless skinless chicken breast fillet contains 120 calories.

→ Healthy Chicken Salad

  • 1 Large Can Cooked Chicken
  • ½ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tsp Honey
  • ⅛ Cup Chopped Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Zucchini
  • ⅛ Cup Finely Chopped Onion
  • ⅛ Cup Corn

Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

4. Meatloaf

Meatloaf is a dish of ground meat that has been combined with other ingredients and formed into the shape of a loaf, then baked.

→ Microwave Meatloaf

  • ⅓ Cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs
  • ¼ Cup Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 lbs Ground Beef or Turkey
  • 1 Chopped Onion
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • ½ Cup Ketchup
  • 1 Tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Mustard

Mix the ingredients. Place the mixture in a glass microwave-safe dish. Cover the dish with safe plastic wrap, leaving one corner open for ventilation. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Rotate the dish and microwave for another 7 minutes until the loaf is firm.

Microwave Meatloaf Recipe

5. Pasta

Pasta is a type of food typically made from an unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs and formed into sheets or other shapes, then cooked by boiling or baking.

Most pasta dishes are perfect for reheating and healthy meal prep for truck drivers.

→ Pasta With Pesto

  • 1 Cup Cooked Pasta
  • Pesto sauce
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Cook the pasta in boiling water and add salt. Drain the pasta and add the pesto sauce. Stir well together. Shred some parmesan for flavor.

Pasta With Pesto

→ Mac & Cheese in a Mug

    • ½ Cup Elbow Macaroni
    • ½ Cup Water
    • 3 Tbsp Milk
    • Salt and Pepper
    • ¼ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
    • Fresh Chive, to garnish

Mix the macaroni, water, and salt in a microwaveable mug. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, and then stir. Add the milk, cheese, salt, and pepper, then stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds.

Mac & Cheese in a Mug

6. Risotto

Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. Risotto contains carbohydrates, but some recipes are high in saturated fat because of the cheese and butter that is used to prepare it. It can also be high in sodium. Adding vegetables and a lean protein helps to give the risotto a more balanced nutritional profile.

→ Microwave Mushroom Risotto

  • ½ Cup Mushrooms
  • 3 ½ Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 Garlic and Shallot
  • 1 ¼ Cup Arborio Rice
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan
  • Fresh Parsley
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

Microwave together the mushrooms and the chicken broth for 1- 1/2 minutes.

Place the shallots, garlic, mushrooms, the butter in a microwave-safe 8-by-8-by-2-inch baking dish.

Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Add the rice to the baking dish.

Cover and microwave on high for 8 minutes.

Serve with a grated Parmesan on top.

Microwave Mushroom Risotto

7. Red Beans

Kidney beans are among the best sources of plant-based protein. They’re also rich in healthy fibers, which moderate blood sugar levels and promote colon health. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, including white, cream, black, red, purple, spotted, striped, and mottled.

→ Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

  • ½ Cup Red Kidney beans
  • 1 Cup Sliced Smoked Sausage
  • 1 Celery
  • ½ Cup Chopped Onion
  • ¼ Cup Green Bell Pepper
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tbsp Salted Butter

Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker.

Cook on high for 4-5 hours, or until kidney beans are soft.

Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir in butter and serve over cooked rice.

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe

8. Quesadilla

A quesadilla is a Mexican dish consisting of a thin dough or tortilla that is filled primarily with cheese, and sometimes meats, spices, and other fillings.

→ Microwave Chicken Quesadilla

  • 2 Medium Flour Tortillas
  • ½ Cup Chicken Strip or Shredded Chicken, cooked
  • ½ Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • ¼ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Microwave the tortillas 1min. Mix the chicken, peppers, and taco seasoning in a bowl until evenly combined, then cook for about 1-2 minutes.

Spread the mixture and the cheese evenly on one tortilla, then top with the other tortilla.

Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Microwave Chicken Quesadilla

9. Squash

Squash is comforting, delicious, and healthy. The many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants found in squash provide several health benefits. The antioxidants in squash can play an important role in reducing oxidative stress. The vitamin C and beta-carotene found in squash may help to slow the progression of macular degeneration and reduce the chances of related vision loss. Several squash varieties are rich in vitamin B6. People with vitamin B6 deficiency may be at a higher risk of developing mental health concerns such as depression.

→ Microwave Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

  • 1 Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 12 Meatballs, cooked
  • 2 Cups Pasta Sauce
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese

Slice the spaghetti squash in half and microwave for 10-15 minutes.

Using a fork shred the squash into noodle-like strands.

Microwave the meatballs with the pasta sauce, covered, for about 2 minutes. Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top of each squash half, garnish with the parmesan.

Microwave Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

DINNER

Dinner should be the smallest meal of the day.

1. Baked Potatoes

The ideal baked potato has a fluffy interior and a crispy skin. It may be served with fillings, toppings or condiments such as butter, cheese, sour cream, gravy, baked beans, and even ground meat or corned beef.

Baked potatoes are very easy to make ahead of time and keep in lunch box or mini fridge.

→ Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon

  • 4 Russet Potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt and Pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons Melted Butter
  • Topping: Cheddar Cheese and Bacon

Bake potatoes at 400 degrees F for 45-60 minutes.

Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the inside of the potatoes.

Make the potato filling with butter, sour cream, milk and seasonings.

Top with cheese and bacon and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon Recipe

2. Sushi

Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanying a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, often raw, and vegetables.
Nori is commonly used as a wrap for sushi. Nori nutrients include calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc. It`s packed full of vitamins too. It offers vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K, as well as niacin, folic acid and taurine.

→ Vegan Sushi Rolls

  • 4-5 Nori Sheets
  • 2 Cups of Sushi Rice
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 1 Avocado, Sliced
  • 1 Carrot
  • A Wedge of Red Cabbage
  • 4 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Sugar

Put the sushi mat down; put a nori sheet on top of the mat. Spread the rice evenly. Stack vegetables at the bottom of the sheet. Using the mat, slowly start rolling the roll squeezing it tightly with both hands as your roll.

Vegan sushi rolls recipe

3. Shrimp

Shrimp is one of the most commonly consumed types of shellfish. It provides high amounts of certain nutrients, such as iodine. Shrimp is very nutritious. It is fairly low in calories and provides a high amount of protein and healthy fats. Research shows that shrimp is high in cholesterol, but it also contains nutrients including antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to promote heart health.

→ Garlic Shrimp

  • 1 Cup Butter
  • ½ Cup Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • ¼ Tsp Paprika
  • 1.5 lbs of Shrimp
  • Salt and Pepper

In a medium fry pan add the butter and saute the garlic for a minute. Then add the shrimps and cook evenly until pink through.

4. Pot Pie

A pot pie is a type of meat pie with a top pie crust consisting of flaky pastry. They may be made with a variety of fillings including poultry, beef, seafood, or plant-based meat substitute fillings.

It`s easier to make the filling ahead of time and layer it in a bowl with biscuits.

→ Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

  • 3 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
  • 10.5oz Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 3 Cups Frozen Vegetables
  • 2 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • ½ Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese
  • 16 Canned Biscuits
  • 2 Tbsp Butter Melted

In large bowl, combine the chicken, cream of chicken soup, frozen vegetables, and shredded cheeses. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Top with biscuits and butter. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

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Truck Driver Cooking Equipment

There is a variety of devices and appliances to cook fresh, hot meals right in the truck.

1. Hot Pot – it can plug into a cigarette lighter and heat up either drinks or foods that are liquid-based. With this you can cook pasta, rice, veggies, and rice.

2. Crock Pot – it`s a slow cooker cooking appliance that is used to simmer at a lower temperature. It has the ability to make plenty of meals on the road, from enchiladas to pork chops to a
wide variety of soups and stewed meat.

Crock Pot
3. Refrigerator – They don’t require much space, and you won’t have to always stop for cold drinks, water, or cold snacks. It a must have for every truck.

Refrigerator

4. Electric Skillet – With an electric skillet, you can cook, re-heat, boil water, make eggs, toast, kabobs, rice, quesadillas, stir fry, oatmeal, and many other things.

Electric Skillet

5. Blender – With this appliance you`ll begin every day with a power smoothie of frozen fruit and yogurt.

Blender

6. Microwave – A microwave can provide a quick lunch or dinner, to heat up frozen food, or to reheat food quickly that was bought or cooked.

Microwave


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