A peanut menu can contain very versatile dishes since peanuts are one of the most adaptable foodstuffs on Earth. They’re packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals - all this and a fantastic taste too! Take a look at at this wonderful eclectic peanut menu that brings really creative dishes to the table.

Roasted Salted Peanuts

The beauty about peanuts is that they are good to eat just by themselves. Roast them a little on the stove and toss them in a bit of salt and you make them that much more delicious. This works as a great dish to serve as a snack, pass them around amongst guests while they sip on their drinks and cocktails. You could simply fill up little nut bowls and have them placed at three or four places around the house where guests have easy access to them.

Peanut Soup

If you have always wanted to cook something different wasn’t sure where to start, today is your day. Soups are popular dishes in almost every because it allows for the utilization of whatever ingredients you have lying around. But don't be fooled, these dishes are both super delicious and simple to make. Who would have every thought something as simple as peanut butter would make such an amazing broth? You can also use crushed peanuts instead of the peanut butter for this dish.

Kung Pao Chicken

This dish starts off with unroasted peanuts which are dropped into the hot oil on the bottom of the wok first, then deep fried until golden brown before the other ingredients are added. This immensely popular dish may have a long ingredient list, but it's mostly a matter of measuring out the two seasoning mixtures. Once that's done, there's a bit of chopping and then you're ready to cook. The chicken needs to marinate for a half hour to about an hour so use the time to assemble the remaining ingredients for this spectacular dish. The cooking time is not more than six or seven minutes.

Peanut Potato Salad

This is a different recipe; not very many people would have eaten a peanut potato salad before. This dish is also really quick and easy. All you need in the kitchen is a potato salad and a bag of peanuts. Mix them together and you have a creative peanut potato salad at hand. A potato salad is relatively inexpensive to make and can easily be prepared in large quantities. For this reason, this dish would be ideal to take along for a picnic, potluck or brunch.
 

Peanut Butter and Banana Muffins

Freshly baked muffins can be the perfect start to your day. This can be a really nutritious breakfast or snack. Muffins are appreciated both by kids and adults alike and therefore you will never have to worry about these muffins going to waste.
 

Hopefully after getting done with reading these various peanut menu ideas you are inspired to getting started right away. 

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