4.14.2009

5 Ingredient Dinner Equation

Here is the equation for the 5 Ingredient Dinner I made last night that is Quick, Easy, Healthy & Delicious.

  1. Thai Style Pasta/Rice Sticks - boil according to package directions, drain, then add to Veggie/Shrimp mixture at the end.
  2. Frozen Stir-Fry Veggies - Saute according to package directions.
  3. Frozen, Shelled, Deveined, Shrimp. Saute w/ veggies, but add at the last minute - cook until they turn pink.
  4. Satay Peanut Sauce. Add 3-4 spoonfuls to hot veggie/shrimp mixture. Stir to coat.
  5. Sriracha Hot Chile Sauce. Add 1 squirt to Veggie/Shrimp/Satay mixture for a little kick. The more you add, the spicier it will be. Be forewarned - this stuff is HOT!
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 = Shrimp/Veggie Pad Thai-esque Dinner (or 15 for you math folks)

It would be even better with crushed, roasted peanuts on top, but I was all out. Even so, it can be described in one word - YUM.

Enjoy!

27 comments:

Erica April 14, 2009 at 11:32 AM  

Looks fabulous! I have been wanting to try to make my own peanut type sauces! I didn't know TJs had a good one. I will have to ask my MIL to look for this for me ;)

Alison Can Read April 14, 2009 at 11:37 AM  

Way to use TJ's! I have a package of those rice sticks in my pantry. I need to come up with a recipe to use them. Great idea!

Anonymous April 14, 2009 at 11:39 AM  

I make similar combos too - except using tofu or fake meat strips! So tasty and delicious.

LizNoVeggieGirl April 14, 2009 at 11:54 AM  

PEANUT SAUCE?!?!??! Mmm...

Tyler April 14, 2009 at 12:08 PM  

nice!! i love quick and easy dinners :)

Anonymous April 14, 2009 at 12:11 PM  

Looks delicious and fast too!

Julie April 14, 2009 at 12:18 PM  

looks good to me :)

Amelia April 14, 2009 at 12:21 PM  

WOW! That looks fantastic! I am so addicted to sriracha sauce so I might have to try this out. :)

Kara April 14, 2009 at 12:34 PM  

That looks awesome! I love it when dinner can be so easy, but still awesome!

Erin April 14, 2009 at 12:36 PM  

That kind of dinner (and speed) is exactly my kind of thing.

Looks great Lauren!

Fitnessista April 14, 2009 at 12:39 PM  

that looks delicious!
i'll look for that sauce next time i get to go to tj's :D
have a great day!

K from ksgoodeats April 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM  

So many TJs goodies I love it!! I'm going to have to look for that Peanut Sauce next time I'm there!

Anonymous April 14, 2009 at 1:01 PM  

this looks amazing!! wow everything was soo easy! i gotta buy that peanut sauce from tjs next time im there! and those noodles :) thanks for this!

Balance, Joy and Delicias! April 14, 2009 at 1:12 PM  

PB in stir fry???? Amazing idea!!! I need to try that combo!!!! :)

tfh April 14, 2009 at 2:38 PM  

Pad Thai-esque and easy? Looks great! I am definitely going to try this one. Have you ever submitted any of your recipes to the Trader Joe's Fan recipe challenge contest? I think you should!

Anonymous April 14, 2009 at 2:55 PM  

OMG you don't want to know how long it took me to realize what you meant about "15 for you math folks"... duh.

Zesty Cook April 14, 2009 at 3:50 PM  

This looks so HOTT! I love it

The Purple Carrot April 14, 2009 at 5:30 PM  

That looks SO good!! The peanut sauce sounds delicious!

Matt April 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM  

Mmmm shrimp stiry fry! Looks awesome!

Unknown April 14, 2009 at 8:25 PM  

Looks good to me, and you can't beat 5 ingredients!!

Anonymous April 14, 2009 at 10:50 PM  

simple and delicious! i love it!

RunningLaur April 14, 2009 at 10:53 PM  

That looks like a delicious 15!

I'm gonna have to look for satay or peanut sauce. So good.

lauren April 15, 2009 at 8:32 AM  

tfh/I didnt even know about TJs fan recipe challenge!!! thanks for letting me know - I will definitely check it out!!

nibblesandwiggles/ha!!

I Run for Fun April 15, 2009 at 11:51 AM  

Yum!!! It looks so delicious....and I can just imagine the taste.

Lauren, let me know if you are interested in any South Indian recipes...and next time you are in NJ, we must meet up.

Bec April 16, 2009 at 11:27 AM  

ugg I am having major dinner envy right now!

Power Kites Sale April 26, 2009 at 10:12 PM  

Amazing dinner, hope i can prepare a dinner food just like that.

CNA certification May 1, 2009 at 1:57 AM  

I am still thinking of preparing my own cooking utensils before i'll be able to actually start cooking. After all, one does not just cook without the proper tools.

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