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Category: Grains

“Wholesome and Hearty” – The “Grains” category at ChampsDiet.com celebrates the nutritious and versatile world of grains. From ancient grains like quinoa and farro to everyday staples like rice and oats, these recipes showcase the many ways grains can be incorporated into meals, offering a combination of health benefits and satisfying flavors.

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Sugared French Toast
BreakfastEggsGrains

Sugared French Toast

Ingredients: 8 -10 slices bread2 eggs1/2 cup milk1 tablespoon vanilla extractcinnamonsugar Directions: Allow bread...

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Mom's Easy Oven Polenta
GrainsLunch/snacksSide dishes

Mom’s Easy Oven Polenta

Ingredients: 1 quart water1 1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup coarse-ground uncooked...

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microwave grits
GrainsPastarice and grains

microwave grits

Ingredients: 5 cups water1 cup grits1/2 teaspoon kosher saltbuttercheddar cheese, etc Directions: place all...

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Couscous With Dried Cranberries or Cherries
BerriesGrainsSide dishes

Couscous With Dried Cranberries or Cherries

Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken stock1/2 cup couscous, uncooked2 ounces dried cranberries ( or dried...

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Rosemary Polenta
BreakfastGrainsSide dishes

Rosemary Polenta

Ingredients: 1/4 lb unsalted butter1/4 cup olive oil3 minced garlic cloves ( 1 tbls.)1/2-1...

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3 Ingredient Garlic Bread
BreadsGrainsPasta

3 Ingredient Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted4 garlic cloves, minced1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise Directions:...

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Soft Oven Polenta
CheeseGrainsSide dishes

Soft Oven Polenta

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) containers vegetable broth or 1 (32 ounce) containers chicken broth1...

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Texas Cowpoke Trail Mix
GrainsLunch/snacksSnacks

Texas Cowpoke Trail Mix

Ingredients: 2 cups cereal ( toasted oat or bran squares or circles, granola)2 cups...

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Peanut Butter and Raisin Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Peanut Butter and Raisin Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1/2 cup quick oats1 cup water2 tablespoons peanut butter ( or to taste)1/8...

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Chew Bread
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Chew Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled1 (1 lb) box light brown sugar...

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Barley Casserole
CasserolesGrainsSide dishes

Barley Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup pearl barley or...

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Broiled Polenta With Mushrooms and Cheese
CheeseGrainsMain dish

Broiled Polenta With Mushrooms and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiling water (optional)1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms, in pieces (optional)3 cups...

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Umyum Rings (with emphasis on "yum")
GrainsLunch/snacksSide dishes

Umyum Rings (with emphasis on “yum”)

Ingredients: 1 lb spanish sweet onions ( about 3 medium onions)1/2 cup fine dry...

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Southern Grits Casserole
BreakfastCasserolesGrains

Southern Grits Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked grits, hot ( I use yellow grits)2/3 cup skim milk1/2...

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Back to School Bars
BreakfastGrainsPasta

Back to School Bars

Ingredients: 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar1 (8 ounce) containers plain low-fat...

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Moroccan Lemon Mint Couscous
GrainsPastarice and grains

Moroccan Lemon Mint Couscous

Ingredients: 6 ounces instant couscous2 tablespoons lemon juice ( or to taste)3 tablespoons olive...

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southwestern barley salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

southwestern barley salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked barley1 can black beans, rinsed and drained1 1/2 cups corn1...

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Tex Mex Cornbread
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Tex Mex Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup cream-style corn1 cup...

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Baked Peach French Toast
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Baked Peach French Toast

Ingredients: 8 slices of old fashioned unbleached white bread8 eggs3 cups milk3/4 cup sugar,...

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Quinoa With Spices
GrainsLunch/snacksSalads

Quinoa With Spices

Ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa2 1/2 cups water6 dried apricots, diced ( I used...

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I Can't Believe It's Reduced-Fat Whole Wheat Banana Bread
BreadsGrainsQuick breads

I Can’t Believe It’s Reduced-Fat Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Ingredients: 1/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup honey1/2 cup turbinado sugar or...

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Polenta With Green Chiles and Cheese
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Polenta With Green Chiles and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups milk1 cup water3/4 cup yellow cornmeal (quick cooking) or 3/4 cup...

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Low-Fat Bruschetta
AppetizersGrainsMain dish

Low-Fat Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes1 1/4 cups boiling water14 inches long granary French...

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Marmaliga
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Marmaliga

Ingredients: 2 cups water2 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup unsalted butter...

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Fruited Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe
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Fruited Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cooking oil3 tablespoons slivered almonds or 3 tablespoons cashews3 tablespoons chopped...

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Momma's Perfect Porridge
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Momma’s Perfect Porridge

Ingredients: 1/4 cup steel cut oats1 cup water1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring1 teaspoon demerara sugar...

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Strawberry Toast

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh strawberries1/2 cup sugar4 pieces toasted bread Directions: Rinse berries and...

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Fresh Plum Cake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup...

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Creamy Couscous Salad
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Creamy Couscous Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked couscous1 1/4 cups boiling water1 medium tomatoes, chopped1 (15 ounce)...

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Three Pepper Oat Pilaf
GrainsSide dishesVegetables

Three Pepper Oat Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers1/2 cup chopped yellow bell peppers1/2 cup chopped...

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Whole Wheat Pizza Crust for Bread Machine
GrainsMain dishPizza

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust for Bread Machine

Ingredients: 1 cup water2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2...

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Lightened up Gingerbread Cake
CakesDessertGrains

Lightened up Gingerbread Cake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2...

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Kfc Gravy
GrainsPastarice and grains

Kfc Gravy

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter shortening, melted3 tablespoons of original breading flour2 tablespoons all-purpose...

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Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread
DessertGrainsLunch/snacks

Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread

Ingredients: 1 (1 -2 cup) cup butter ( anything less than real butter will...

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Homemade Bike Energy Bar
GrainsLunch/snacksSnacks

Homemade Bike Energy Bar

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted or 1/4 cup oil8 large egg whites, beaten3/4 cup...

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Mushroom Mozzarella Bruschetta
AppetizersBreadsGrains

Mushroom Mozzarella Bruschetta

Ingredients: Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1/4...

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Spelt with sesame and bok choy
GrainsMain dishPasta

Spelt with sesame and bok choy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil1 cup chopped onions3 cups...

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Savory Mushroom-barley Soup
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Savory Mushroom-barley Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups water3/4 cup uncooked medium pearl barley4 medium onions, chopped2 stalks celery,...

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Kasha Tomato Soup
GrainsSoups & stewsTomatoes

Kasha Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 cups onions, chopped1 cup carrots, chopped1 cup celery, chopped1...

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Granola
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Granola

Ingredients: 8 cups large flake rolled oats1 pinch salt1 cup whole almonds1 cup pecan...

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Apple Barley Pudding
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Apple Barley Pudding

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons pearl barley1 1/2 lbs apples ( peeled, cored and sliced)3 tablespoons...

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Onion Cornbread
BreadsGrainsQuick breads

Onion Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 cup cornmeal2 eggs3 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons salt4 teaspoons baking powder2...

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Cheesy Beer Batter Bread

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour1 tablespoon baking powder3...

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Burritos
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Burritos, Red Bean

Ingredients: 4 lavash bread (whole wheat) or 4 wheat flour tortillas ( lard-free)1 (15...

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My Grandmothers Prune Cake
CakesDessertGrains

My Grandmothers Prune Cake

Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon allspice1 teaspoon cinnamon1...

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Corn Fritters With Scallions
CornGrainsSide dishes

Corn Fritters With Scallions

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal3/4 cup unbleached flour1 teaspoon baking powdersalt or pepper1 pinch...

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Double Chocolate Brownie Pancakes
BreakfastGrainsPancakes and waffles

Double Chocolate Brownie Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk pancake mix3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 1/2 cups...

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Grilled Brie Sandwiches With Greens and Garlic
GrainsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Grilled Brie Sandwiches With Greens and Garlic

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil8 ounces...

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Yucca With Garlic Sauce (Yuca  Con Mojo)
GrainsPastarice and grains

Yucca With Garlic Sauce (Yuca Con Mojo)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs yucca root, halved & in chunks1 teaspoon salt1 limes, juice...

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Kumquat's Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad)
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Kumquat’s Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad)

Ingredients: 1/2 red onions, diced8 ounces sourdough bread (toasted or day old) or 8...

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Mushroom and Quinoa Pie
GrainsMain dishSavory pies

Mushroom and Quinoa Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 brown onions, finely chopped3 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tablespoon...

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Five (Or More!) Ingredient Garlic Quinoa
GrainsPastarice and grains

Five (Or More!) Ingredient Garlic Quinoa

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sweet onions or 1/2 cup red onions, chopped2 teaspoons fresh garlic,...

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Rice Krispies Kugel
BreakfastGrainsSide dishes

Rice Krispies Kugel

Ingredients: 3 cups Rice Krispies3 eggs2 cups cottage cheese ( I use 1/2% fat)3...

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Three Bears Porridge
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Three Bears Porridge

Ingredients: 1 cup water1/2 cup oatsbrown sugarmilk, to serve Directions: Combine water and oats...

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Lazy Irish Beer Bread
BreadsGrainsPasta

Lazy Irish Beer Bread

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups self rising flour12 ounces room temperature beer ( the better...

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Whole Wheat Angel Food Cake
CakesDessertGrains

Whole Wheat Angel Food Cake

Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour1/4 cup...

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Mixed Berry Cornmeal Cobbler
Cobblers and crispsDessertGrains

Mixed Berry Cornmeal Cobbler

Ingredients: 1 pint blueberries ( about 2 cups)1 pint raspberries ( about 2 1/4...

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Kiddos Favorite Trail Mix
GrainsLunch/snacksSnacks

Kiddos Favorite Trail Mix

Ingredients: 1 cup Cheerios toasted oat cereal ( honey nut, plain and apple cinnamon...

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Three-Grain Breakfast Cereal With Walnuts and Dried Fruit
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Three-Grain Breakfast Cereal With Walnuts and Dried Fruit

Ingredients: 1/2 cup maple syrup1/3 cup honey3 tablespoons canola oil1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla4 1/2...

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Scottish Cheddar Cheese Soup
GrainsLunch/snacksSoups & stews

Scottish Cheddar Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 2 onions, thinly sliced2 ounces butter2 ounces flour2 1/2 cups stock2 1/2 cups...

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