As you look for easier ways to dine during the COVID-19 or coronavirus disease outbreak that has shut down dine-in establishments, we have some solutions for trucking and transportation professionals. Over the road truck drivers at CRST International can upgrade their in-cab on-the-go snack and meal options today with these easy recipes. Most have fewer than five ingredients and all can be made healthier--even vegan--in case you want to watch your waistline. Also, you can cook these on-the-road and using a CrockPot or slow cooker for simple one-pot meals.
Best Ever 5-Minute Microwave Hummus
For a quick snack that is easily a meal when you add sides, go with the Minimalist Baker’s Best Ever 5-Minute Microwave Hummus. You just need six ingredients, all of which can be found in a jar, bottle, or canned. Plus, you don’t need a knife if you use the prechopped garlic. Use the microwave hummus as a dip or spread for adding a ton of protein to a sandwich, crackers, carrots, or bell pepper strips.
A tip is to add a small amount of olive oil to the top of your hummus if it starts to look dry before you eat it up. The hummus will store well in the fridge for a couple of days and is just as good cold as warm. You can scoop out a spoonful of hummus to mix in with freshly cooked pasta noodles. Cooking pasta with hummus as a sauce is super healthy and heartier than tomato sauce.
Slow-Cooker Roast Pork Sandwiches
Give your big rig an air freshener that satisfies your hunger pangs with the Slow-Cooker Roast Pork Sandwiches by Bon Appetit. These sandwiches add healthy broccoli rabe for that much-needed vitamin factor. Upgrade the recipe with broccoli rabe steamed in the microwave using plastic wrap over a glass bowl or a plastic zipped baggie. Make it a special meal with a fancy French loaf or a sourdough bread bowl.
Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Mix up one of your favorite comfort foods--macaroni and cheese--with the Creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese by Chunky Chef. The best part about this recipe is how you can switch it up to include any pasta, cheeses, or seasonings you have available. Make it Mexican with chili spices, use mozzarella for an Italian twist, or toss in bacon bits for some cheeseburger mac in your Crockpot.
Sweet Potato Tacos
Here is another easy knife-free snack that can double as a meal at any time of the day. Sweet Potato Tacos by Ready Set Eat use frozen sweet potato fries and shredded lettuce. It’s a light recipe that is perfect for truckers. By the way, you can cook the fries in your slow cooker with a single layer on the bottom of the pot or steam using the microwave.
Scrambled Eggs in the Microwave
Did you know you can scramble eggs in the microwave? It takes two minutes to cook scrambled eggs and all you need is milk. You can also use sour cream or yogurt thinned out as a liquid for a richer option.
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