Peanut Butter: Think Outside the Sandwich
July 17, 2019
Peanut butter has been a pantry and sandwich staple in households for generations.
However this beloved American icon is more than a spread destined to partner with jelly.
Peanut butter is also a nutrient dense food that is sometimes overlooked as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Incorporating peanut butter into a variety of dishes and snacks can help add important nutrients to one's diet.
ASIAN NOODLES WITH CHILI-NUT SAUCE
Directions
Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar and brown sugar in a large bowl. Stir to blend well. Toss drained noodles with chili-nut sauce, onions and peppers. Cool noodles to room temperature. To serve, place noodles on serving platter, garnish with sesame seeds. For a variation, add 2 cups chopped cooked chicken.
However this beloved American icon is more than a spread destined to partner with jelly.
Peanut butter is also a nutrient dense food that is sometimes overlooked as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Incorporating peanut butter into a variety of dishes and snacks can help add important nutrients to one's diet.
ASIAN NOODLES WITH CHILI-NUT SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons Smucker's®
- Natural Chunky Peanut
- Butter, Jif® Extra Crunchy or Simply Jif® Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons Chinese chili oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 (10 ounce) package Chinese
- wheat noodles or 1/2 pound
- package whole wheat spaghetti, cooked according to package
Directions
- 4 green onions, sliced diagonally
- into 1/4 inch slices
- /2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar and brown sugar in a large bowl. Stir to blend well. Toss drained noodles with chili-nut sauce, onions and peppers. Cool noodles to room temperature. To serve, place noodles on serving platter, garnish with sesame seeds. For a variation, add 2 cups chopped cooked chicken.