Power family meals with protein-packed peanuts
(Family Features) — 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
In small bowl, combine peanut butter, lime juice, water, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and sriracha; mix well.
Spread sauce on both sides of each roll then layer with cucumber, onion and bell pepper. Top with cabbage and cilantro.
Very Vegan Peanut Butter Jackfruit Chili
Recipe courtesy of the National Peanut Board
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)
Heat large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add oil, onion and peppers; cook 3 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder and tomato paste, stirring to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then stir in crushed tomatoes, whole tomatoes, water, kidney beans and jackfruit; bring to boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 25-30 minutes. Stir in peanut butter and simmer 5 minutes.
Serve with cornbread, tortilla chips or cinnamon rolls, if desired.




