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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I have used these sauces before and love them. Since I am the only one in my family g-free it sure does help to make one meal all of us enjoy. These sauces help me do that. Thank you Jules, thank you San J!
I want to try the crunchy sweet and sour chicken, since my boys love sweet things and chicken. I love San-J sauces, since they are gluten free and don’t have any msg.
I’m a big fan of San J’s GF soy sauce and Quinoa. This recipe is a repeater for me; LEMONY QUINOA AND ASPARAGUS WITH SHRIMP SCAMPI.
My GF little girl misses orange chicken more than anything. I think that would be one I would like to try.
BTW Thanks for the free download of the back to school book. It was great!
Samantha – so glad my free Back-to-School ebook was helpful to you and your daughter! Can’t wait to hear how she likes the Orange Chicken with San-J sauce!!
I liked your FB page.
I already LOVE you! I’d love to win this… Hard to convince my 6 yo that gluten-free can be tasty!
I would love to try the teriyaki.
I did all 3 for the give away, keep up the greater work so we can all eat healthy with great tasting ideas
Thanks Mike – that’s the way I view it as well: we’re all working and sharing information so can all live better (and tastier!) GF lives!
This looks amazing!! Thanks for all you do!!
I would use the sauces in rice or other grains with beans and veggies.
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Sounds yummy, I love your products and service! I would love to try some of my old stir fry recipes with the San j sauces!
Thanks Christine – I’ll tell Kathy (in customer service) you appreciate her too! She really is awesome – so glad you’re loving the products too!
I got my mom to like your facebook page too! Both learning to live gf! Thanks for making it easier! Thanks for the Thanksgiving ebook as well. It’s our first gf Turkey day!
Great Susan! Tell your mom “hi” & “Welcome to my FB page!” from me!
I’d love to make the layered Japanese Rice Vermicelli……….sounds divine! Yum.
I like your facebook page! Can’t wait to win!
I just “liked” your page on Facebook! I knew about the San-J Gluten-Free Tamari, but just discovered the rest of their gluten-free sauces the other day. Very exciting!
I’m looking forward to making my favorites: Soy Sauce Chicken and Asian Steamed Fish.
I also liked your FB page.
I am excited to try the Thai Peanut Quinoa