Sweet and salty peanut butter is so much more than the base of a PB&J sandwich or desserts. Don’t get us wrong, we love Peanut Butter Balls, Peanut Butter Cake, or a delicious Chocolate Pie With Peanut Butter Crust, but peanut butter is so much more than a dessert ingredient. These 12 recipes incorporate peanut butter into a more savory meal.
Sesame Green Beans
"Serving a sesame peanut butter sauce with the fresh green beans is an excellent pairing. The warm sauce is bursting with sesame and peanut butter flavor. The sauce is a bit spicy but the fresh green beans cool the bite down a bit. We really loved the sauce - it elevates basic green beans. You could use this sauce for fresh spring rolls and steamed dumplings too." - The Kitchen Crew
Crispy Baked Peanut Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
"Crispy baked chicken wings in a peanut sweet chili sauce that are finger licking good!" - Kevin
Jim's Peanut Butter Chicken
"When my husband cooks, it's a little of this, and a spoonful of that. He NEVER measures anything. That means that no two meals are (or can be!) ever duplicated. However, when he created this one, it got a 10 from everyone in the family, so I literally had him remake it later in the day so I could measure the ingredients before they went into the pot. Successfully created and deliciously duplicated!" - Myra
Chinese Braised Pork (Crock Pot)
"Wow, this braised pork is a smorgasbord of Asian flavors (like honey, coconut, soy sauce, peanut butter). Braising the pork ahead of slow roasting adds a nice texture to the meat. The roast sops up all the fantastic spices and juices from the braising liquid. Serve with rice and veggies for a wonderful meal." - The Kitchen Crew
Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast
"Two kid favorites combined into one delicious treat. I put this together on a whim for the kids one day and they LOVED it. I guess I'm a kid at heart, because I thought it was pretty great too!" - Cindy
Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
"Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe is my go-to when I want a quick and easy dinner with Asian inspired flavors!" - Paula
Chicken Rama in Thai Peanut Sauce
"This Chicken Rama tastes very authentic. The creamy peanut butter sauce is so easy to prepare. With a very mild spice, its nutty flavor pairs well with the coconut milk. If you like spicier food, add some red pepper flakes. Serving this over spinach adds a nice fresh taste to the dish. It would also be delicious over white rice or Thai noodles." - The Kitchen Crew
Dragon Noodles with Chicken
"This is one of my family's favorites. It's cheaper than eating out and better than most Chinese restaurants. You can make it in about 15-20 minutes. Use chicken, beef, or shrimp. I've used a combination of chicken and shrimp on certain occasions - usually when I'm trying to impress someone." - Anne
Elvis Has Left the Building Scones
"Flaky peanut butter & banana scones...delicious!" - Ronda
Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Sweet Potato Boats
"Tender roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with spicy peanut sauce drenched slow cooker chicken that is so easy to make and so tasty!" - Kevin
No Bake Energy Bites
"This ridiculously easy snack food is great for a quick boost of energy. It is so versatile that you can make it with your own favorites.. add dried fruits, substitute nut butters, use all flax, don't toast your coconut.. whatever you like! Have fun with it and enjoy!" - Sarah