Starting fresh with a new year is a chance to hit the reset button for many people, and your family can use this opportunity to rethink homemade meals while striving for nutritious (and still delicious) dishes. From snacks to the main course each evening, the options are nearly endless for planning a revamped menu with healthier ingredients.
Dinnertime can be a cinch with Peanut Butter Chicken, a simple dish that takes less than 20 minutes to make when busy evenings call for a quick solution. If a veggie-based option aligns better with your family’s desires, try Veggie Sammies with Peanut Butter Satay Sauce or go full-on comfort food with Very Vegan Peanut Butter Jackfruit Chili. Snacking doesn’t have to mean forgoing your dedication to nutritious choices either — these Peanut Granola Bars can be your made-at-home masterpiece for adults and children to enjoy.
These recipes from the Georgia Peanut Commission are powered by peanuts, a nutrient-rich superfood that delivers 19 vitamins and 7 grams of protein per serving for a health benefit punch in each bite.
Discover more nutritious recipe ideas at gapeanuts.com.
VEGGIE SAMMIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER SATAY SAUCE
Prep time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sriracha
2 French baguette rolls (6 inches each)
1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup white onion, sliced into thin strips
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1/2 cup purple cabbage
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
VERY VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER JACKFRUIT CHILI
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
2 teaspoons oil
1/2 large white onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can whole tomatoes
2 cups water
1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can green jackfruit, drained and chopped
1/4 cup peanut butter
Cornbread (optional)
Tortilla chips (optional)
Cinnamon rolls (optional)
(Source: Recipe courtesy of the National Peanut Board)
PEANUT GRANOLA BARS
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes, plus 30-45 minutes cooling time
Servings: 12-14
1/2 cup honey
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats (quick or regular)
1 cup bran flakes
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 cup dried fruit (raisins, blueberries or cranberries)
1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Yield: 6 cups
Peanut sauce:
1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
3 tablespoons sweet red chili sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/8-1/4 cup hot water (optional)
Chopped unsalted roasted peanuts (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3/4 cup peanut sauce
Cooked brown rice
Assorted bell peppers, sliced
Chopped unsalted roasted peanuts (optional)
(Source: Recipe courtesy of “Unsophisticook”)
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