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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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Old-Fashioned Marble Cake (No Chocolate)
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Old-Fashioned Marble Cake (No Chocolate)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 1/4 cups sugar1/2 cup milk2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder6...

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Couscous With Dried Cranberries or Cherries
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Couscous With Dried Cranberries or Cherries

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

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Southern Grits
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Southern Grits

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 1/4 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 cup quick-cooking grits, not instant...

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Baked Cheese Grits
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Baked Cheese Grits

Ingredients: 5 cups chicken broth1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits0.5 (8 ounce) packages extra-sharp...

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Brussels Sprouts in Packets
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Brussels Sprouts in Packets

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons sweet butter, melted2 shallots, minced1 tomatoes, chopped1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds1/2 teaspoon...

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Chocolate Oat Cake-Mix Cookies
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Chocolate Oat Cake-Mix Cookies

Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) packages devil’s food cake mix2 eggs1/2 cup butter or...

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Low Fat Sugar Cookies of Goodness
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Low Fat Sugar Cookies of Goodness

Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1 egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups flour1/2...

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Barley and Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard
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Barley and Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 cups chopped onions1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots3...

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Golden Porridge With Currant Cranberry Crust
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Golden Porridge With Currant Cranberry Crust

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dried currants2 tablespoons dried cranberries2 tablespoons slivered almonds1 tablespoon sugar, plus1...

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Everyday Waffles
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Everyday Waffles

Ingredients: 2 eggs, separated1 3/4 cups milk1/2 cup vegetable oil1 3/4 cups flour1 tablespoon...

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Jefferson's Spoon Bread
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Jefferson’s Spoon Bread

Ingredients: 4 cups milk1 cup yellow cornmeal3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 tablespoon sugar2 eggs1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Persian Flatbreads
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Persian Flatbreads

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 cups water1 package active dry yeast ( or 1...

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Creamy Cheese Polenta
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Creamy Cheese Polenta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup onions, chopped fine3 cups water1 cup yellow cornmeal, mixed...

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Egg and Brown Rice Salad

Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen green peas8 hardboiled egg, coarsely chopped3 cups cooked brown rice...

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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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Deviled Mushrooms
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Deviled Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 ounce unsalted butter6 ounces mushrooms, sliced1 tablespoon plain flour5 fluid ounces milk2...

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Apple Ginger Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Apple Ginger Oatmeal

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 pinch salt1 cup rolled oats1 medium apples ( cored and...

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Bean and Barley Soup - Just over 200 Calories
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Bean and Barley Soup – Just over 200 Calories

Ingredients: 7 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes6 garlic cloves,...

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Sponge Cake
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Sponge Cake

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla1 tablespoon melted butter1/2 cup boiling...

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Baked Grits With Ham
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Baked Grits With Ham, Wild Mushrooms and Parmesan

Ingredients: 4 3/4 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 cup corn grits3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese...

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Delicious Vegan Taco Pie!
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Delicious Vegan Taco Pie!

Ingredients: 1 lb faux meat soy crumbles ( morning star works well)1 package vegan...

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Lemon Mint Barley Salad
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Lemon Mint Barley Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind3 tablespoons fresh...

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Split Pea and Barley Soup
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Split Pea and Barley Soup

Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 1/2 cups dried split peas1/2 medium onions, coarsely...

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Raisin Oatmeal with Spices
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Raisin Oatmeal with Spices

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 1/2 cups rolled oats1/3 cup raisins1 pinch salt1 teaspoon vanilla1/2...

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Black Beans and Barley
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Black Beans and Barley

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil1 medium onions, chopped1/2 red bell peppers, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Savoury Toast
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Savoury Toast

Ingredients: 1/2 lb imitation bacon, chopped ( such as Morningstar Farms)3/4 cup tomatoes, chopped2/3...

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Broiled Polenta With Mushrooms and Cheese
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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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Xiao Mi Zhou (Millet Porridge)
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Xiao Mi Zhou (Millet Porridge)

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups water1/2 cup dry millet Directions: Toast millet in bottom of...

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Buttermilk Cornbread
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Buttermilk Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 cups yellow cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted6 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder3/4...

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Portabella Tacos
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Portabella Tacos

Ingredients: 8 medium portabella mushroom caps1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil4 roma tomatoes,...

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Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans

Ingredients: 1 cup shelled pecans1 1/2 cups couscous1 cup dried cranberries1/2 teaspoon turmeric2 cups...

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Whole Wheat Pizza Crust for Bread Machine
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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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Pumpkin Oatmeal for Breakfast!
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Pumpkin Oatmeal for Breakfast!

Ingredients: 2 cups quick oats3 cups nonfat milk1/2 cup canned pumpkin1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie...

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Scottish Oatcakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening1 cup oats or 1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1/2...

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Polenta with Green Beans
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Polenta with Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock ( using water makes this a vegetarian dish)1 cup...

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Spicy Couscous With Mushrooms
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Spicy Couscous With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 cup couscous, plus3 tablespoons couscous1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon coriander1 small...

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Lemon Dessert
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Lemon Dessert

Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 1/4 cups flour1 cup oats1/2 teaspoon...

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$1,000 Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 4 -6 artichoke hearts, canned ( without marinade)1 -2 eggs, beaten ( egg...

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Quinoa Side Dish
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Quinoa Side Dish

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa2 cups water2 celery ribs, cut into small dice1 red peppers,...

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Quick Microwave Cornbread
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Quick Microwave Cornbread

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil ( I always use peanut oil, which is excellent,...

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Polenta
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Polenta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts water1 1/2 teaspoons salt2 cups instant polenta3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon...

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No-Cook Chocolate Cherry Torte
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No-Cook Chocolate Cherry Torte

Ingredients: 1 lb chocolate-covered graham cracker cookies, crushed ( about 56 cookies)1 cup butter,...

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Quick Garlic Parmesan Bread
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Quick Garlic Parmesan Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread1/3 cup butter, softened4 cloves garlic, crushed3 tablespoons parmesan cheese...

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Barley Corn Casserole
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Barley Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup chopped onions2/3 cup chopped carrots1 tablespoon cooking oil3...

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Amaranth (Basic Recipe)
GrainsPastarice and grains

Amaranth (Basic Recipe)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup amaranthsalt Directions: Combine water, the amaranth, and a...

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Polenta With Spinach and Peas (for One)
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Polenta With Spinach and Peas (for One)

Ingredients: 1/3 cup coarse-grain polenta1 1/2 cups watersalt1/2 cup chopped cooked spinach ( or...

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BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Dried Cherry and Pecan Oatmeal

Ingredients: 3 cups water3 cups nonfat milk2 cups whole oats ( not instant)1/2 cup...

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Christmas Porridge
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Christmas Porridge

Ingredients: 1 cup oatmeal, cooked1/4 cup eggnog1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 -2 tablespoon dried cranberries or...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan Stacks
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Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan Stacks

Ingredients: 1 eggplants ( 1pound)1 (1 lb) package cooked polentaolive oil flavored cooking spray1...

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Buttery Cornbread
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Buttery Cornbread

Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3 eggs1 2/3 cups milk2 1/3 cups flour1...

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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cake flour2 1/2 cups buttermilk2 eggs1 teaspoon...

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Flax and Ricotta Breakfast Pudding
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Flax and Ricotta Breakfast Pudding

Ingredients: 1/3 cup ricotta cheese1 eggs3 tablespoons heavy cream1 tablespoon flax seed mealSplenda sugar...

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Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal
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Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1/2 cup quick oats1/2 cup skim milk3 tablespoons dried cherries1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 (1...

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Quinoa-Apple Salad
ApplesGrainsSalads

Quinoa-Apple Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa1/3 cup apple cider vinegar3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate1/4 teaspoon...

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Scotch Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Scotch Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1/4 cup steel cut oats1 cup milk ( any %)1 dash salt1 tablespoon...

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Couscous with Three Peppers
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Couscous with Three Peppers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers or 1/2 cup orange bell...

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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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Vegetarian Syrian Pumpkin Patties
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Vegetarian Syrian Pumpkin Patties

Ingredients: 1 cup fine bulgurwarm water, for soaking2 cups mashed cooked pumpkin (about 2...

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Banana Walnut Bread
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Banana Walnut Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 1/4 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers ( about 40)2 1/4...

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Quick Spanish Rice
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Quick Spanish Rice

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1 1/2 cups chicken stock1 1/4 cups rice1...

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