(Family Features) Soaking up some sun and sharing a meal with family and friends brings people together, especially when favorite recipes are on the table. Whether there’s a cause for celebration or a gathering of loved ones is simply overdue, serving up delicious dishes is a sure bet to get everyone involved.
Plus, they contain 26% protein and fulfill approximately 30% of a 4-6-year-old’s and 26% of a 7-10-year-old’s recommended daily allowance per serving, making them a kid-favorite source of energy. They contain six essential vitamins – vitamin E, folate, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin and vitamin B6 – and seven essential minerals – phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper and calcium.
Often referred to as “nutrition in a nutshell,” there’s a good chance your peanut supply came from the United States’ leading grower: Georgia. With approximately 4,000 active peanut farmers, the state produces 52% of the country’s peanuts.
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Asian Peanut Slaw
Recipe courtesy of the Georgia Peanut Commission
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/4 cup Asian sesame dressing
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts
1 bag (16 ounces) three-colored deli slaw mix
chow mein noodles
Drain juice from mandarin oranges into mixing bowl and reserve oranges.
In bowl with juice, add dressing, peanut butter and red pepper; whisk until well blended. Add peanuts, oranges and coleslaw mix; toss until thoroughly coated.
Garnish with chow mein noodles before serving.
Source: Georgia Peanut Commission
