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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BTW…do you know where I can get those Tamari travel packs?
I made a delicious orange tofu with onions, over rice with the San-J Orange sauce a couple weeks ago. LOVED it. As a gluten-free vegetarian, these sauces compliment easy vegetarian fare. LOVE them.
I will be making Thai Peanut Quinoa tonight! I have a box of Quinoa that needs using and I just stocked up on some San-J sauce! Perfect timing!
I LOVE sweet and sour sauce, would like a great recipe using that sauce:)
Love San j on veggies!!
Oh! They have a recipe on thier website for GF orange chicken (breaded with rice flour) using their orange sauce that just looks mouth-watering. I think I’d try that first!
http://www.san-j.com/recipes.asp?product=27&id=113
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I use the San-J Soy and Teriyaki sauces all the time for my stir fry meals…
BUT I will certainly be trying the Sesame Honey Chicken wings with their Tamari-Sesame dressing…can u say…YUMMY!!!
I have tried their soy sauce, but I can’t wait to try Pad Thai with their sauces. And grilled satay anyone?!?
I “liked” your FB page a few months back…I love the San-J sauces and the recipe that I am most looking forward to trying with their sauces is homemade eggrolls!! I have not been able to find them anywhere and my goal is to make a bunch of them and freeze them so when we have GF “Chinese” we don’t have to miss out on the eggrolls :0)
I love San j and the peanut is my absolute favorite!!!!! I really wanto try this recipe you’ve shared.
I like the San-J sauces I have tried and would love the chance to win a tote with more for me to try. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love to use San-J Thai peanut sauce when grilling chicken!
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I’ve never tried Quinoa so I’d love to give that one a shot! Thanks Jules!
I have loved San-J sauces and would love to try the peanut sauce in a stir fry! So glad to hear they have gone all gluten free as well. I liked you on Facebook! Please enter me in the contest. Thanks!
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I love the Thai Peanut Sauce for my Summer Rolls but I’m thinking I’m going to have to try the Thai Peanut Quinoa!
We love orange chicken, but the Thai Peanut sounds very good also. Thanks
I would love to win this prize. I love anything with a peanut sauce. Thanks for the offer!