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 would like to try these products making Orange Chicken & Stir Fry chicken. I’m already using the San-J Teriyaki Sauce when making Chicken Stir-Fry & Teriyaki Chicken. My husband is gluten-intolerant so it’s a challenge finding products & foods that suit him. We’re both retired so this would really help out.
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I’d love to use gluten free soy sauce in sauteed greens!
I love Quinoa and this recipe looks delicious! I use San J myself, but have never tried the peanut sauce.
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I would like to try 2 recipes on their site that sound amazing, the Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken and the Caramelized Salmon Teriyaki.
We are peanut free, so no peanut quinoa for us, but I would love to have a gluten free option for my daughter! If I’m not the winner, I will definitely find these products! Thanks!
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This recipe sounds delicious! I’ll be checking my local market for San-J sauces and hopefully be able to try it tomorrow! I routinely use their GF Reduced Sodium Tamari Sauce, and am excited to know that they offer Travel Tamari packets.
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I love the San-J products I’ve tried, but never thought to look on their site for recipes! I would like to try making the SUMMER VEGETABLES & PORK STIR-FRY.
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I have been a fan of your FB page for awhile and have passed along the link to your page to many friends and family. I would like to try the asian country style ribs using the San-J Asian BBQ Sauce!
I would like to try spring rolls. The peanut sauce sounds wonderfull. Thanks for the recipes.
Would love to win! I absolutely love the tamari sauce and was thrilled to find the travel packs for when we go out and eat sushi. I can’t get those locally, so I have had to look for them when I go to a larger city. I would love to try the peanut sauce and others too!
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That Thai peanut looks d-lish!