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 lost 95% of my taste buds and virtually all of my appetite, so I would love to try the thai peanut quinoa, which sounds flavorful and sweet and sour shrimp, which I simply miss being gluten intolerance.
I would love to try soy/ginger marinated chicken wings with gluten free San-J soy sauce. Can’t wait!!
I’ve been a follower of yours for a few years. this is jut an example of another wonderful recipe from you. thanks for this chance.
I would love to try the quinoa and Thai peanut sauce recipe. I love Asian food and want more gluten free recipes.
I would love to try the orange chicken!
We’re going out to dinner tonight. After looking at the Thai Peanut recipe, I wished I just had the ingredients and I’m sure it would be better than what we find. I can’t wait to try it.
I was so excited today when I went to a Japanese Hibachi restaraunt (where they cook everything on the big table in front of you) with co-workers and was able to eat with everyone else because they had the GF San-j tamari sauce available. I would love to try the peanut sauce in the Chicken stir-fry my daughter and I make together.
love Fried Rice….with egg rolls
THANK YOU San-J for great products!
Liked you on Facebook. Recipe looks like it would be good with chicken. Not a huge fan of asian foods but this lookes pretty good.
I liked your facebook page!
I would love to try the HONEY & TAMARI CHICKEN on their website!
If I won, I’d try to make Lo Mein … that is my most missed dish. I’d also like to learn to make crab rangoon, and egg rolls (which would be great I think with the Orange Sauce as dip).
This recipe sounds incredible! I think my whole family will like this even though I am the only one that has to eat GF. I did not realize all of their sauces are GF. I can’t wait to try them all!
I liked your facebook page. Also, I love SanJ sauces!
I can’t wait to try Thai Peanut quinoa – I just have to find San J products.
I would love to try the peanut sauce. I am totally missing asian food since being diagnosed. I really like how its getting easier to find recipes and grocery shop.
Thank you for the opportunity to win these products!!
Kim
I can’t wait to try this recipe and then move on to others!
I liked your fb page
It’s great to hear about San-J sauces. We are struggling to be gluten-free at my house. I would love to try the Thai Peanut Sauce in our sushi wraps. Thanks for what you do, Jules!
I would love to try the SanJ Orange Chicken recipe! YUMM!!!
CathyB pbprojecthope at yahoodotcom