From hearty stews to savory sauces, peanut butter is meant to be paired with much more than jelly. (Maxime Iattoni/)
Tofu adds creaminess to this spare salad of spinach dressed with peanut butter and red miso paste. Get the recipe for <a href=”http://www.saveur.com/spinach-and-tofu-salad-with-peanut-miso-dressing-recipe”>Spinach and Tofu Salad with Peanut–Miso Dressing</a> (Andrea Fazzari/)
The now-shuttered Crystal Palace of Montreal used to serve these beef dumplings as an homage to the Quebecois favorite, peanut butter dumplings. Get the recipe for <a href=”http://www.saveur.com/montreal-peanut-butter-dumplings”>Crystal Palace’s Hunan Dumplings with Peanut Sauce</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Greens laced with freshly ground peanut butter and fermented seafood for a funky umami kick is a common one-pot dish in West Africa. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/creamed-collard-greens-peanuts-chiles-recipe”>”Creamed” Collard Greens with Peanut Butter and Chile</a> (Ryan Liebe/)
Okra, tomatoes, hot chiles, and plum tomatoes lighten the stew’s intense richness, but it’s the indispensable peanut that gives this dish its essential earthy character. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-West-African-Peanut-Stew/”>West African Peanut Stew</a> (Alice Kim/)
A garnish of chopped peanuts and slivered cucumber and carrot add crunch to the silky, savory Chinese-American noodle dish. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Sesame-Noodles/”>Cold Sesame Noodles</a> (Maxime Iattoni/)
For this delicious, sumptuous stew, you can make your own peanut butter or use a natural store-bought version to get the right silky texture and pure peanut flavor. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Senegal-Peanut-Chicken-Stew/”>Peanut and Chicken Stew (Mafe Ginaar)</a> (Todd Coleman/)
Bring out peanut butter’s savory side by topping it with a few strips of smoky bacon—cooked extra-crisp to hold up against sogginess. On hearty whole-wheat bread, it’s the kind of sandwich you may not be able to wait until lunchtime to eat. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Peanut-Butter-and-Bacon-Sandwich/”>Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich</a> (Helen Rosner/)
