What to bring to eat for a road trip – Gordon Ramsay’s version

What to bring to eat for a road trip


What to bring to eat for a shorter or longer car trip? Here are some little practical tips and ideas on food to prepare in advance at home for a trip by car or train.

Single dishes or classic sandwiches to prepare at home to be eaten comfortably in the car or in the rest areas without the need to stop at the motorway restaurant, if not for different needs!

As we know there are many people who for the most diverse reasons they spend many hours in the car. Let's think, for example, of representatives or those who commute to work or study moving from one city to another, not to mention the truck drivers.

But not only that: a trip by car is also that when you leave for a holiday, whether it be with family or friends.

However it is when you make more or less long car journeys it becomes necessary to eat well because only by feeding properly can you stay alert and awake while driving.

What to bring to eat for a road trip
Examples of packed lunches

Whether it is a vacation trip or a trip for work or study, with family or alone, a long journey by car is in fact stressful for the body, however pleasant it may be. It requires the utmost mental clarity and physical well-being.
Bringing something prepared and cooked from home will help you both to contain calories and to eat in a balanced way, with the products and condiments chosen by you and last but not least also to save!

The stops at motorway restaurants however, they are precious for having a good coffee, going to the bathroom and resting for a while.

So what to bring to eat for a shorter or longer car trip?

The watchword, especially if you are traveling by car: light, lightly seasoned foods, always paired with fruit and vegetables. With the right equipment and a little fantasy you can prepare wholesome food made by you and without effort.

In this article we will give you some ideas on what to bring to eat during the trip, whether by car or train. Practical and simple meals both to carry and also to consume.

Prepare some lunch boxes, of the lunch box, for each member of the family. Sandwiches, tramezzini, toast, hard-boiled eggs, roasted chicken breast, paired with pre-cleaned and portioned vegetables, fresh fruit and dried fruit.

What to bring to eat for a road trip

Another winning idea for a lunch on the go it could be the classic single dish consisting of legumes, vegetables, roasted meat or tuna.
Like the saladsand based on cereals such as spelled or quinoa and many vegetables. All seasoned with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix the salad and transfer it to the lunch box.

What to bring to eat for a road trip – how about meatballs or vegetable burgers?

A valid and healthy idea, there are many types: chickpeas, lentils, beans, potatoes and spinach. Pair them with pilaf rice, a little salad and vegetables of your choice and lunch is served.

Discover below all the recipes to prepare tasty and healthy ones vegetable meatballs.

Ideas for lunch box with vegetable meatballs

What to bring to eat for a road trip – the sandwich

The sandwich it is definitely the travel food par excellence: practical and simple, it is traditionally the companion of any trip or trip. It can easily constitute a healthy and balanced lunch if made with fresh and quality ingredients: fresh bread better if wholemeal, good quality and lean meats and cheeses, fresh vegetables to combine.

Here are some example of sandwich filling:

  • wholemeal bread with turkey breast, salad leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, a slice of tomato
  • tomato, mozzarella, basil leaf and a drizzle of oil
  • cream cheese spread with tuna and artichokes
  • tuna, tomatoes and salad
  • bresaola or roast turkey, salad and parmesan flakes
  • cooked ham, spreadable cheese
  • spreadable cheese and roasted vegetables
  • or the classic lean raw ham and a slice of cheese (like primo sale)
  • wholemeal bread, egg omelette and a fresh salad leaf.
Cereal sandwich with cheese, tomato and salad
Sandwich with mixed vegetables

As for the unique dishes you can choose between:

  • salads with legumes and vegetables
  • couscous with grilled vegetables
  • roasted chicken cubes, pilau rice and tomatoes
  • chicken salads with pickles and diced potatoes
  • cold pasta
  • rice salad topped with legumes and vegetables
  • boiled eggs with vegetables

Among the snacks are:

bars based on raisins, almonds, walnuts

Always bring a supply of water, still or sparkling as you prefer.

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