Those of you who read my blog regularly, or follow my recipes on Facebook, know that I’m a big fan of San-J sauces. When the whole line went gluten-free, I rejoiced! I had been making many of my own sauces and marinades, but having everything from delicious Orange Sauce to gluten-free Tamari on hand — ready-made — sure makes dinner quicker!
My favorite sauce by far though, is their Thai Peanut Sauce. Absolutely everything I’ve used it in or on tastes better. I’ve used it as a dipping sauce, a marinade, and now, as that something extra that makes my Thai Peanut Quinoa dish so special.
Now back to this yummy meal … let me whet your appetite with this out-of-this-world delicious, healthy and truly easy recipe for your next dinner!
Use what veggies you like and have on hand, and any protein you prefer: chicken, shrimp, tofu, or just veggies … you get the idea. My recipe below calls for seafood, but feel free to substitute. Choose any color Quinoa, Sprouted Quinoa (may be rehydrated and eaten raw), or Kañiwa (looks like mini-me Quinoa and cooks faster, but still has that nutty taste and incredible protein boost of Quinoa). Follow these basic directions and you’ll have a scrumptious, nutritious meal for your family in about 30 minutes!
Thai Peanut Quinoa
Let me whet your appetite with this out-of-this-world delicious, healthy and truly easy quinoa recipe for your next dinner! Scrumptious and nutritious!
Ingredients
- 2 Bell Peppers, diced and seeded
- 2 Zucchini, cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms (I used Baby Bellas), halved
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes
- 2 ears of corn, cooked and cut from the cob
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup Thai Peanut Sauce
- 1 cup Quinoa, Sprouted Quinoa or Kañiwa
- 1 1/4 – 1 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 lb. shrimp, deveined and peeled (optional)
- 1/2 lb. scallops (optional)
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil (high heat preferred)
- 2 Tbs. San-J Thai Peanut Sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Prepare vegetables and spread evenly in a baking dish or roasting pan, drizzling with enough Thai Peanut Sauce to lightly coat all veggies (do not roast the corn unless it is uncooked at this point). Toss to coat. Place in preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, stirring once at 15 minutes so as not to overbrown.
Meanwhile, boil water in a lidded saucepan per Quinoa package directions. Add rinsed quinoa, stir and cover, reducing heat to simmer. Follow package directions regarding how long to simmer — most recommend between 15-20 minutes. The seeds are cooked when the white spiral-like germ has popped out of each seed and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork once fully cooked.
Prepare a large wok or skillet by adding oil and 2 Tablespoons Thai Peanut Sauce and heating to high. When the pan is very hot, add the scallops and shrimp, being careful not to get burned from splatter. Pan sauté on both sides for a total of 2-3 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp and scallops. The scallops should be slightly caramelized on the edges and very soft inside, but not translucent; the shrimp should no longer be pink, but not cooked so much that they are rubbery.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add roasted vegetables and cooked Quinoa. Toss to bring to consistent heat and serve.
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Hi would like to try the Thai Peanut Quinoa…and the orange chicken…well all of them! I have loved all your recipes so far! Can’t wait to try yummy Thai!
I can’t wait to try this one, but My first use would be a great bbq turkey tenderloin marinade my sister used to make using soy sauce & 7-up! An odd combo but ohhhh so good.
I liked your facebook page and several articles — thanks for the chance!
Yum…. The Thai Peanut Sauce with quinoa sounds delish. I use the San-J gf soy sauce… will ask grocer to carry more!!
Can’t wait to try this recipe! I love Thai, seafood and quinoa so this sounds great
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I just liked this article on FB. I really need to try the quinoa and peanut sauce. Going to peruse a little more and find more ideas.
Making Thai Peanut Quinoa by your recipe right now! It isn’t even off the stove yet and I am drooling!!!
Laura – the ink on this recipe is barely dry! I’m impressed!!!
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Thai peanut quinoa? I’m in heaven. Pls pick me so I can make it!
I’d love to make some oange chicken with your flour and San j sauces!!!!
I would love to try the Grilled Orange Chicken recipe using my indoor grill with a side of Chilled Thai Noodles!
I liked your facebook page! I would love to try that quinoa!! It looks amazing
and I love quinoa salads.
Quinoa is my favorite! I would live to try this recipe! I am always looking for a great Gluten free quinoa recipe with lots of flavor, looks like I found one!
Melinda – you won’t be disappointed! That Thai Peanut Sauce leaves nothing out. I never end up adding a thing – it’s just plain delicious!
I love San-J products but my store doesn’t carry all these delicious-looking varieties! I’d love to make orange chicken stir fry, it’s my husband’s favorite and we both miss Asian so much since I had to go GF.
Jenni – if your store carries some of the San-J products, you should ask them to add some others to their offerings. Often grocery store buyers just need to know that customers would buy certain products if they ordered them!
Jenni, Amazon.com carries many San-J products. Have you tried looking there?
This Thai Peanut Quinoa looks really good. I’d like to try it first!
I would like to try the Teriyaki Vegetable Fajita wraps on their website using GF brown rice tortilla wraps and dairy free cheese.
I’d love to try the thai peanut quinoa! I love quinoa and am always trying to find new ways to make it!
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I’d like to try the Glazed Chicken and Peach Skewers recipe on their website.