Stretch It: A Jar of Peanut Butter

Posted by Sandy Gluck

No apologies, I love peanut butter. Crunchy is my favorite but, in a pinch, creamy will do just fine. It's one of those ingredients that I always have in my kitchen cabinet.

It's not just for slathering on a piece of bread. If I'm looking for a quick noodle dish I might whip up our  lighter sesame noodles or, for a more elaborate preparation, whole-wheat spaghetti with vegetables and peanut sauce.

The beauty of both of these dishes is that you can easily play around with them and add whatever vegetables or protein you've got on hand. Or simply make the sauce and toss it with some pasta. It's good hot or cold -- so make enough for lunch the next day. Or if you've got some chicken on hand, try this easy sandwich I made on my radio show.

SEE THE RECIPES:
Lighter Sesame Noodles
Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Vegetables and Peanut Sauce
Chicken Satay Sandwiches

What are your peanut butter favorites?

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Comments

[Sara]

I love peanut sauce over noodles - it's so easy and delicious!

[Jennifer Lang]

I am currently in love with these peanut butter cups.
http://havecakewilltravel.com/2008/08/29/pb-cups/

[sandygluck]

Love both and almost anything with peanut butter.

[Sara Davis]

I think peanut butter with noddles? YUCK YUCK YUCK!!!!!!