Best 2 Peanutty Stir Fry Recipes

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to create a delectable and flavorful peanutty stir fry. This versatile dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you prefer chicken, tofu, or vegetables as the main ingredient, this stir fry guarantees a satisfying meal. With the right combination of spices, sauces, and vegetables, you'll have a dish that's not only visually appealing but also packed with nutritional value.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PEANUTTY PORK STIR-FRY

Peanutty Pork Stir-Fry image

The easy, colorful stir-fry with an Asian flavor will become a popular mainstay at your house. "It even tastes great as cold leftovers," notes Gina Berry of Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped carrot
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside. In a large skillet, stir-fry pork in oil until no longer pink. Add the red pepper, carrot and onions; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender., Stir in the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, peanut butter and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in peanuts and pineapple. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

PEANUTTY SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Peanutty Shrimp Stir-Fry image

Enjoy a Thai twist on shrimp with this easy panfried recipe that's ready in under an hour!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely broken uncooked vermicelli (about 2-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 pound fresh or frozen uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (6 ounces) frozen Chinese pea pods, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

Cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package. Mix soy sauce, gingerroot, pepper sauce and garlic in large plastic resealable bag. Add shrimp; seal bag. Let stand 15 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add vermicelli, onions and pea pods; stir-fry until onions are crisp-tender. Remove vermicelli mixture from skillet.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; stir- fry until pink. Stir in vermicelli mixture. Mix in peanut butter until mixture is coated; cook until hot. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg

Tips:

For a quicker and easier stir-fry, use pre-cut vegetables or a stir-fry mix.
If you don't have peanut butter, you can use another nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter.
To make the sauce ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
When cooking the stir-fry, be sure to stir constantly so that the vegetables don't burn.
If you like your stir-fry spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce.
Serve the stir-fry over rice, noodles, or your favorite grain.

Conclusion:

Peanutty stir-fry is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With its combination of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give peanutty stir-fry a try.