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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Love to try try sauces on shrimp dishs!
I have used San-J GF Soy Sauce and Tamari since my diagnosis, so I haven’t missed all my Asian favorites, but I will definitely try this recipe! Since I discovered quinoa I have looked for interesting recipes and this one sure is! I’m excited about using San-J GF Orance Sauce. I may need to buy it by the case!
LOL Marilyn, that’s the way I am! I grab that peanut sauce every time I find it at the store!
I found San-J travel packs of tamari when I was in Hawaii and now I carry them everwhere. I particularly missed being able to use Soy sauce on my sushi. The travel packs are great! I would like to try your Thai peanut quinoa.
I would like Jules to come and cook here in Maryland.
Adrienne – LOL! Thanks! I will be teaching a cooking class in Columbia, MD in December – does that help? Here are the details: https://gfjules.com/recipes/
Just ‘liked’ you on facebook! Is there a lower-carb substitute for quinoa?
Julie – Quinoa is an amazing “superfood.” A single serving has approximately 6 g of protein and 3 g of dietary fiber, not to mention that it has loads of other nutrients as well and in fact, contains all the essential amino acids (remarkable for a seed or a grain!). I think you’ll find it’s nutritionally far more dense than rice or cous cous (not GF), potatoes or corn (other typical sides / bases for meals). While it still contains carbs, they are lower even than brown rice or other grains. It’s worth looking into to see whether quinoa fits with your dietary needs, despite its carbs. Thanks for the great question, though!
I would like to try any of it but I would try the orange sesame chicken first.
I liked you on facebook and blog about your flour regularly at lifeafterluckycharms.blogspot.com ! Thanks Jules for great products!
Keah – thanks so much! I just checked out your blog — so fun and honored that my flour made your “favorites” list!
This sounds yummy. I would like to make orange sesame chicken – my daughter’s favorite.
Ilove orange chicken and use San-J GF Tamari Sauce on just about every thing.
My sister has been deployed in Afghanistan for six months and I have been caring for her 2 year old with severe celiacs. I think that she would love to try HONEY & TAMARI CHICKEN.
Wow Stephanie! You are the auntie of the year! Please give my best to your sister and Godspeed her home safely! Hope you’ve found lots of great 2 year olds’ favorite-type recipes on my blog! Sometimes I think I have the picky tastebuds of a 2 year old, so there should be some really goodies here for her!
Since being GF and Chinese, it’s been tough not eating Asian out! I use San-J GF Tamari Sauce all the time and would love to try the Thai Peanut Sauce! It’s probably would be great in any stir-fry dish.
Thank you! This recipe looks amazing and something my entire family would love. It’s hard being the lone GF person in the family, so I’m always trying new recipes and products to “fool” the teenagers. I have liked your Facebook page. I would love to win this!
I would love to try the sweet And tangy chicken with winter veggies
I LOVE San-J but have a hard time getting my hands on the products b/c I live in a rural area. I would LOVE to try the sweet and sour sauce recipe with chicken.
I really want to try the peanut quinoa. I use the gluten free sanj tamari sauce all the time, but now you have me wanting to try their other kinds.
Your Thai Peanut Quinoa sounds so yummy – I will make that for dinner!
Quinoa is one of my son’s favorites and he lives on peanut butter, so this recipe is sure to become a new fave…
In little old Aiken, I will look for San-J products. I feel so enthusiastic Jules.
I like you on facebook
I need to try quinoa, but I’m timid
If I win this, I will, I promise. But not with shrimp–with chicken. (I just don’t trust shrimp that has to travel a thousand miles to my house.)