Dinner Recipes with Peanuts

The opportunities are endless when you are cooking with peanuts and peanut butter. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy dinner for the kids or an exotic recipe from around the world, peanuts can be incorporated into many dinner dishes. Peanut and peanut butter recipes for dinner are a great alternative to fast food and other unhealthy choices. Check out the following meals with peanuts and peanut butter for a nutritious meal tonight! If you are looking for even more peanut meal recipes, check out our selection of peanut side dishes. Who said you can’t have peanut butter for dinner?

Peanut Burger with Raspberry Coulis

Peanut Burger with Raspberry Coulis

Peanuts are a powerful plant-based protein that are packed with 19 vitamins and minerals. SERVES 4-6Burger Patties: 1/4  cup uncooked quinoa (cook with 3/4 cup water) 1 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts 1 cup (canned) chickpeas, drained 1  tbsp. peanut butter powder 2...

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Peanut Tacos with Poblano Cream Sauce & Pickled Onions

Peanut Tacos with Poblano Cream Sauce & Pickled Onions

This tasty "meat" filling can be used in tacos, burritos or on top of a salad. SERVES 4-6Peanut Taco Filling 1  cup dry roasted unsalted Peanuts 1 cup sliced mushrooms, washed 1 tbsp. chili powder 2  tsp. cumin 2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2  tsp. black...

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Flatbread Pizza with Peanut “Sausage” Crumbles

Flatbread Pizza with Peanut “Sausage” Crumbles

This peanut “sausage” crumble could be used on top of pizza or added to your favorite breakfast casserole. SERVES 6-8Peanut Sausage: 1  cup dry roasted peanuts 1 tbsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic 1  tsp. fennel seeds (ground) 1/4 tsp.black pepper 1/2 tsp. red...

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Sticky Sesame Vegan Meatballs (with Peanuts + Lentils)

Sticky Sesame Vegan Meatballs (with Peanuts + Lentils)

Author: Maria Koutsogiannis These sticky sesame vegan meatballs are easy, delicious and the perfect recipe for lunch and dinner. You can also roll smaller meatballs and serve them as an appetizer. Yield: 12-14 meatballsFor the Vegan Meatballs: 2 tablespoon olive oil 1...

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Thai Chicken and Peanut Lettuce Cups

Thai Chicken and Peanut Lettuce Cups

Diners can roll the savory filling up in lettuce leaves, Thai style, or simply eat with a knife and fork. SERVES 4 2  ounces rice stick noodles 1  tablespoon peanut oil 1  tablespoon minced ginger 2  garlic cloves, minced 1  pound lean ground chicken 1  medium red...

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Healthy Oven Fried Chicken with Peanut Flour

Healthy Oven Fried Chicken with Peanut Flour

The crunchy, crisp and golden skin on this chicken belies the fact that it is not deep fried. In fact, this far healthier oven “fried” chicken is quite low in fat—but is chockfull of wonderful fried chicken flavor. Peanut flour is available for purchase online at The...

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Squash-Peanut Coconut Curry

Squash-Peanut Coconut Curry

This sweet, spicy and savory dish makes a delicious meal served over rice. Other winter squash may be substituted—try it with creamy kabocha or hubbard. SERVES 4 1  cup light coconut milk 1  tablespoon cornstarch 1  tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons peanut oil, divided 1...

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Senegalese Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

Senegalese Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

Makes 2 Quarts 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 cups onion peeled, diced  2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger, chopped 3 cups sweet potato, peeled, diced 1/2 cup peanut flour 1 1/2 quart chicken stock 1 tablespoon brown sugar Salt and black pepper, as needed...

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Peanutty Southeast Asian Pizza with Pork

Peanutty Southeast Asian Pizza with Pork

No pizza stone? No problem! While a pizza stone helps make the crust crispy, you can get really good results by pre-heating a regular baking sheet pan—just add a couple of minutes to the cooking time. Buy the pizza dough from your local pizza shop or at your...

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Peanutty Oaxacan Flavored Turkey Chili

Peanutty Oaxacan Flavored Turkey Chili

Chocolate is traditionally used in certain savory dishes in Mexico to add depth—not candy-like sweetness—as it does in this robustly flavorful chili. The chili gets even better as it sits, so by all means make it a day ahead. Better still, make a double batch and...

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