37 Surprisingly Savory Uses for Peanut Butter

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37 Surprisingly Savory Uses for Peanut Butter1/37 Thai Chicken Linguine 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Thai Chicken Linguine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I’m feeding a crowd, I multiply this Thai-inspired chicken with pasta and snow peas. The merrymaking begins when everybody digs in, even the kids. —Teri Rumble, Jensen Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 377 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 697mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat.

The peanut butter and soy sauce lend a nice Asian flavor

2/37 Peanut Turkey Satay 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this recipe years ago and immediately served it to dinner guests. It’s easy and fun and takes only minutes to cook, but it makes a fancy entree for special occasions. The peanut butter and soy sauce lend a nice Asian flavor. —Lisa Mahon Fluegeman, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 202 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 552mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3

lean meat, 1/2 starch

lean meat, 1/2 starch. 3/37 Thai-Style Green Beans 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Thai-Style Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Thai for two, anyone? Peanut butter, soy sauce and hoisin sauce flavor this quick, fabulous bean dish.—Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 168 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 4/37 Spicy Peanut Butter and Pork Sandwich Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Peanut Butter and Pork Sandwich Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A little spicy, a little sweet, with just a hint of curry, this flavor combo is something you just have to try. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 215 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 5/37 West African Peanut Stew 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved West African Peanut Stew Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat

quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I really love African flavors, but you don’t really encounter them much in the U.S. Here the combination of native African ingredients, all of which can be found in the States, transports you to a new culinary place. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 275 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat. 6/37 Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry 36 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Thai Peanut Chicken

If you want even more color, add frozen stir-fry veggies

Stir-Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a colorful and comforting Thai peanut chicken stir-fry with just a touch of heat from crushed red pepper. If you want even more color, add frozen stir-fry veggies. —Lisa Erickson, Ripon, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat. 7/37 Slow-Cooker Thai Butternut Squash Peanut Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Thai

This seemingly exotic dish is simple, vegan, healthy and hearty

Butternut Squash Peanut Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This seemingly exotic dish is simple, vegan, healthy and hearty. The peanut butter blends beautifully with the sweetness of the squash and Thai seasonings. You can also serve this soup without pureeing it first. —Kayla Capper, Ojai, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 181 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 high-fat meat, 1 fat. 8/37 Thai-Style Pork 11

A creamy Thai peanut sauce coats tender pork in this delectable dish

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Thai-Style Pork Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A creamy Thai peanut sauce coats tender pork in this delectable dish. The recipe is from a friend in my cooking club, and it’s always a favorite. —Amy Van Orman, Rockford, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup pork mixture: 357 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2 starch. 9/37 Thai Chicken Thighs 19 Reviews

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

Test Kitchen Approved Thai Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These very tender and moist chicken thighs come with a tangy peanut butter sauce that is irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1/4 cup sauce (calculated without rice): 261 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 10/37 Chicken Satay Noodles 2 Reviews Test Kitchen

This recipe is so quick and easy

Approved Chicken Satay Noodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is so quick and easy. It was given to me by a friend and it tastes just like chicken satay! —Salina Moore, Woodward, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 509 calories, 21 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 543 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 29 g protein. 11/37 Shrimp Pad Thai Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8

—Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

servings (about 2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pad thai is one of my favorite dishes, but it is often loaded with extra calories. This soup is a healthier option that has all the flavor of traditional versions. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups (calculated without optional ingredients): 252 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 12/37 Thai Peanut Naan Pizzas 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Thai Peanut Naan Pizzas Recipe photo by

13/37 Southern Peanut Butter Mayo Sandwich 4 Reviews Test Kitchen

Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a huge fan of Thai food, but don’t always have the time to make it at home. To get my fix, I top fluffy naan bread with a ginger-peanut sauce, fresh veggies, a sprinkle of cilantro and a spicy squiggle of Sriracha. —Rachel Seis, Taste of Home Senior Editor Nutrition Facts: 1/2 pizza: 316 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 13/37 Southern Peanut Butter Mayo Sandwich 4 Reviews Test Kitchen

I add cheddar to mine because, hey, I’m from Wisconsin

Approved Southern Peanut Butter Mayo Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Yep, Southerners love the combo of peanut butter and mayo. The mayonnaise flavor disappears into the peanut butter, just making it creamier and more delicious. I add cheddar to mine because, hey, I’m from Wisconsin. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 320 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 14/37 Peanutty Chicken Wings 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanutty

I doubled the recipe, and was I glad I did!

Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A pleasant, mild blend of peanut and curry flavors makes up the sauce for these wings. I doubled the recipe, and was I glad I did! The tasty wings were devoured. —Kristen Proulx, Canton, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 wing piece: 116 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 15/37 Grilled Zucchini with Peanut Chicken Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Zucchini with Peanut Chicken Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Zucchini slices make perfect finger food. It’s fun to make a topping for zucchini and a good solution for a never-ending crop. — Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grv, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 38 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 16/37 Smoky Peanut Butter Chili 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoky Peanut Butter Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go

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