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RECIPES Peanut-Powered Protein – Nutritious Ideas for Flavor-Filled Family Meals

Peanut-Powered Protein Nutritious Ideas for Flavor-Filled Family Meals

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Sitting down for a homemade meal may feel harder to come by these days, but recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table. From morning to night, these breakfast, dinner, side and dessert recipes from the Georgia Peanut Commission provide power-packed solutions loaded with protein to help your family take on a full schedule while coming together for memorable meals and moments.

Peanut Power Bowl Recipe courtesy of Parker Wallace of Parker’s Plate on behalf of the Georgia Peanut Commission Prep time: 15 minutes | Servings: 2

Peanut Dressing: • 1 cup creamy peanut butter • 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk, plus additional, if desired • Lime juice

Power Bowl: • 1 cup cooked farro or quinoa • 1/2 cup chopped cabbage • 1 cup shredded carrots • 1 avocado, sliced • 1 cup spiraled zucchini or butternut squash • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils • 1 cup mandarin pieces • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts • Chopped cilantro, for garnish • Green onions, for garnish

To make Peanut Dressing: In bowl, whisk peanut butter, coconut milk and lime juice until smooth. Add coconut milk, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency.

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce Recipe courtesy of Parker Wallace of Parker’s Plate on behalf of the Georgia Peanut Commission Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4

Peanut Sauce: Lettuce Wraps: • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce • 1/2 lime, juice only • 2 heads Boston or butter lettuce • 1 pound cooked chicken • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced • 4 green onion, sliced • 3 carrots, shredded and grated • 2-3 garlic cloves, pressed or grated • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger • 1 teaspoon fish sauce • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk • 4 tablespoons warm water, plus additional, if necessary

• 1/2 cucumber, sliced into matchsticks • 1 bunch fresh basil • 1 bunch fresh mint • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts • Sliced limes, for garnish

To make Peanut Sauce: In small saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, milk and water. Add more water for thinner sauce, if desired.

To make Lettuce Wraps: Fill lettuce leaves with chicken and Peanut Sauce; top with bell pepper, onion, carrots, cucumber, basil and mint. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top and garnish with lime slices.

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Peanut Butter Squares Recipe courtesy of Southern Peanut Growers Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Yield: 24 squares

Ingredients: • Nonstick cooking spray • 1 package (17 1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 tablespoon water • 1 egg • 3 cups miniature marshmallows • 2/3 cup light corn syrup • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 teaspoons vanilla • 1 bag (10 ounces) peanut butter chips • 2 cups crispy rice cereal • 2 cups salted roasted peanuts

Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Spray 13-by-9- inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough into prepared pan. 3. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until set. 4. Sprinkle marshmallows over crust. Bake 1-2 minutes until marshmallows begin to puff. Remove from oven. 5. In 4-quart saucepan over low heat, heat corn syrup, butter, vanilla and peanut butter chips, stirring constantly until chips are melted and smooth. Remove from heat. 6. Stir in cereal and peanuts; spoon mixture evenly over marshmallow layer. 7. Refrigerate 30 minutes, or until firm. Cut into bars and serve.

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