Healthy and delicious cooking in the van: tips and tricks
Cooking in the van can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be complicated. With the right ingredients and a few clever tricks, you can conjure up healthy and tasty meals that will keep you energized and happy on the road. In this blog post, we share useful tips and recipes on how to cook healthy and delicious meals in the van. We'll also show you how the pantry app helps you to always be well prepared.
Planning is the key
Good planning makes cooking much easier:
Meal planning: create a weekly meal plan and write down the ingredients you need.
Shopping lists: Use the pantry app to create shopping lists and make sure you have all the necessary groceries on board.
Simple and healthy recipes
Here are three simple and healthy recipes that are perfect for cooking in the van:
Recipe 1: Vegetable stir fry with quinoa
Ingredients: Quinoa, zucchini, bell bell pepper, carrots, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, herbes de Provence.
Instructions: Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions. Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and sauté in olive oil. Add the quinoa and season with salt, pepper and herbes de Provence.
Recipe 2: Tuna salad
Ingredients: Tuna (canned), chickpeas (canned), tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Instructions: Drain the tuna and chickpeas. Cut the vegetables into small pieces and mix everything together in a bowl. Season to taste with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Recipe 3: Overnight oats
Ingredients: Oat flakes, plant-based milk, chia seeds, honey, berries (fresh or frozen), nuts.
Instructions: Mix the oats, milk and chia seeds in a jar and leave to soak overnight in the fridge. In the morning, garnish with honey, berries and nuts.
Store food correctly
Correct storage extends the shelf life and freshness of food:
Fresh food boxes and storage containers: use airtight containers to keep food fresh.
Cooling facilities: Invest in a good cool box or small refrigerator to store perishables.
Dry storage: Store dry foods such as rice, pasta and nuts in sealed containers.
Cooking with little water and energy
It is important to save water and energy in the van:
One-pot dishes: these are not only easy to prepare, but also save water and energy.
Prepared ingredients: Cut vegetables and meat before cooking to reduce cooking time.
The Smantry.app: your kitchen helper in the van
The Smantry.app is the perfect companion for healthy and efficient cooking in the van:
Inventory management: keep track of your food and get reminders for expiry dates.
Shopping lists: Create shopping lists to make sure you always have the ingredients you need.
Download the Smantry.app today and discover how easy and delicious cooking in the van can be!