While peanut buttermay be as nostalgic as apple pie, it isn’t just for spreading on a piece of bread anymore. We’ve come a long way from the crowd’s favorite peanut butter and jelly sandwich to a more modern approach to using peanut butter in a myriad of delicious dishes. Peanut butter can go into various recipes from noodle dishes, salads, and even breakfast bowls!
Not only has peanut butter evolved to become a star player in many popular recipes, but it has also evolved as a product. Today, powdered peanut butter products have made it even easier to incorporate nutty protein into almost any recipe one could imagine. Let’s check out some surprising ways peanut butter can elevate unexpected dishes!
Peanut Butter And Ginger
If you’ve ever enjoyed a Thai dish, chances are you’ve already realized the taste explosion of peanuts mixed with the bright ingredients of the meal. Peanut butter works just a well with savory recipes such as salads, noodles, and soups as it does when paired with sweeter dishes.
Ginger is an essential spice in Thai dishes that provides a burst of sweet flavor to savory meals. The tanginess of ginger is ideally suited for peanut butter’s rich nuttiness. Try mixing dried peanut butter powder into a dressing for your next crunchy Thai ginger salad for a truly exotic taste!
Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Toast
We’ve established that peanut butter pairs well with sweet dessert foods like brownies and cookies, which is why it also can be delicious with sweet, starchy foods like sweet potatoes. This dish is perfect for a dinner party to create memorable tastes for your guests or a quick meal after work for yourself.
Like avocados, sweet potatoes are delicious and nutritious alternatives to other gluten-free bread options on the market today. All you need to do is slice a cooked sweet potato, spread it with peanut butter, and add your favorite toppings! If you’d like the bread as well, just spread a softened sweet potato and peanut butter directly on top!
Peanut Butter And Burgers Jazz Up Your Cookout
While you may not believe it, peanut butter pairs well with beef! Many beef noodle dishes already incorporate peanuts, but try slathering your next burger with a creamy peanut butter spread! The sweet and creamy peanut butter on top of the salty and savory burger patty explodes with flavor. You can even keep the pickles on the burger if you’d like, as they pair well with peanut butter, too!
Peanut Butter Powder Is A Delicious Option
For these and other dishes that incorporate peanut butter as an ingredient, consider using peanut butter powder for a delicious and more healthy version of this beloved spread.
