Sitting down for a homemade meal may feel harder to come by these days, but recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table.
From morning to night, these breakfast, dinner, side and dessert recipes from the Georgia Peanut Commission provide power-packed solutions loaded with protein to help your family take on a full schedule while coming together for memorable meals and moments.
Find more recipe ideas for meals throughout the day at gapeanuts.com.
PEANUT POWER BOWL
Prep time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
For peanut dressing:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk, plus additional, if desired
Lime juice
For bowl:
1 cup cooked farro or quinoa
1/2 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup spiralized zucchini or butternut squash
1/2 cup pomegranate arils
1 cup mandarin pieces
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Green onions, for garnish
(Source: Parker Wallace of Parker’s Plate on behalf of the Georgia Peanut Commission)
THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS WITH PEANUT SAUCE
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
For peanut sauce:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1/2 lime, juice only
2-3 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
4 tablespoons warm water, plus additional, if necessary
For lettuce wraps:
2 heads Boston or butter lettuce
1 pound cooked chicken
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 green onion, sliced
3 carrots, shredded and grated
1/2 cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
1 bunch fresh basil
1 bunch fresh mint
1/4 cup crushed peanuts
Sliced limes, for garnish
(Source: Parker Wallace of Parker’s Plate, on behalf of the Georgia Peanut Commission)
PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 24 squares
Nonstick cooking spray
1 package (17 1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 bag (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
2 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups salted roasted peanuts
(Source: Southern Peanut Growers)
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