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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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Quinoa Side Dish
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa Side Dish

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

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Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce
GrainsSide dishesTomatoes

Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth1 cup couscous1 pinch saffron, crushed1 -2 tablespoon pine...

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Herb Irish Soda Bread
BreadsGrainsQuick breads

Herb Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vinegarmilk3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon baking soda2 tablespoons...

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Beat  Your Chest Pancakes
BreakfastGrainsPancakes and waffles

Beat Your Chest Pancakes

Ingredients: 3 eggs1 1/2 cups milk1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup molasses (I like half...

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Parmesan Crackers
BreadsGrainsPasta

Parmesan Crackers

Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour1 -2 cup parmesan cheese, grated fine2 tablespoons fresh...

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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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Lentil Bolognese
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients: 100 g red lentils ( the kind that don’t need soaking)420 g canned...

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Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Condimentsetc.Garnishes

Seasoned Bread Crumbs

Ingredients: 5 -6 slices stale bread (baguette) or 5 -6 slices fresh bread, cut...

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Chocolate Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Chocolate Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1 cup milk1/2 cup old fashioned oats2 teaspoons cocoa powder2 teaspoons sugar (...

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Polenta Bites With Caramelized Mushrooms
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Polenta Bites With Caramelized Mushrooms

Ingredients: 3 cups heavy cream2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups low sodium chicken...

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GrainsLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Popcorn

Ingredients: 1 habaneros ( choose size depending on how spicy you want it)2 -3...

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Quinoa Caprese
GrainsMain dishPasta

Quinoa Caprese

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa1 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth1 pint cherry tomatoes,...

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Praline Pecan Crunch Snack Mix
GrainsLunch/snacksSnacks

Praline Pecan Crunch Snack Mix

Ingredients: 8 cups Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal ( 1 whole box)2 cups pecans, coarsely...

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Quinoa Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Quinoa Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes quinoa1 (8 1/2 ounce) jars sun-dried tomatoes, julienne sliced...

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Chewy Coconut Granola
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Chewy Coconut Granola

Ingredients: 6 cups old fashioned oats1 cup wheat bran1/4 cup sesame seeds3/4 cup raw...

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Summer Wheatberry Salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

Summer Wheatberry Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup soft wheatberries ( any health food or natural food store will...

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Apricot Almond Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Apricot Almond Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1 cup regular oatmeal2 cups water1/2 teaspoon almond extract6 dried apricot halves, small...

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Corn Polenta
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Corn Polenta

Ingredients: 1 shallots, minced2 garlic cloves, minced4 ears corn ( off the cobb)4 cups...

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Matzoh Balls
CondimentsEggsetc.

Matzoh Balls

Ingredients: 6 -8 eggs, separated1/2 teaspoon salt1 dash pepper1/2 cup club soda2 -3 cups...

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Possum's Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Bread
BreadsGrainsQuick breads

Possum’s Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups flour4 eggs12 ounces chocolate chips8 ounces cream cheese1 1/2 cups sugar2...

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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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BreakfastGrainsPancakes and waffles

Oat and Walnut Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup cornflour1/3 cup walnuts,...

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Guinness Sprouts
Condimentsetc.Grains

Guinness Sprouts

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh Brussels sproutsGuinness stout, to cover1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons unsalted butter...

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GrainsPastarice and grains

Posole (Mexican soup with pork and hominy)

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked pork, cut into bite sized cubes ( pork shoulder is...

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Creamy Grits With Sweet Corn
BreakfastGrainsSide dishes

Creamy Grits With Sweet Corn

Ingredients: 5 cups water1 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup stone-ground yellow corn grits1/2 cup grated...

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Lighter Tabbouleh
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Lighter Tabbouleh

Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur2 cups boiling water1 cup chopped tomatoes1 cup chopped cucumbers (...

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BreakfastGrainsPancakes and waffles

Protein Pancakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 cup oats1 1/2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten (optional)1/2...

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Deviled Mushrooms
BreakfastGrainsLunch/snacks

Deviled Mushrooms

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

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Oatmeal Flour
GrainsLow fatPasta

Oatmeal Flour

Ingredients: 2/3 cup flour1/3 cup oatmeal Directions: Take oatmeal and run it through a...

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Tia Gwen's Tabbouleh
GrainsSide dishesTomatoes

Tia Gwen’s Tabbouleh

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat1...

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Delicious Vegan Taco Pie!
GrainsMain dishSavory pies

Delicious Vegan Taco Pie!

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

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My Cornbread
BreadsGrainsQuick breads

My Cornbread

Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 cup flour1 1/2 cups cornmeal2 eggs4 -6 tablespoons mayonnaise ( *JFG brand*)2...

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Drew's Spicy Croutons
Condimentsetc.Garnishes

Drew’s Spicy Croutons

Ingredients: 1 lb bread, slicesnonstick cooking spray2 teaspoons garlic salt ( can add more,...

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Farina's Not Just for Breakfast!
BreakfastGrainsSide dishes

Farina’s Not Just for Breakfast!

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 shallots, finely diced3 ounces fresh wild mushrooms, thinly sliced1/2...

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Easy
CasserolesGrainsSide dishes

Easy, Tasty Barley Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley1/2 small onions, choppedchicken or beef bouillon4 cups water Directions:...

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Zeppole With Anchovy
GrainsLunch/snacksPasta

Zeppole With Anchovy

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/4 ounce yeast1 pinch salt3/4 cup water16 anchovy fillets6 cups...

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Jalapeno-Bacon Cornbread

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon1/4 cup green onions, minced1/4 cup jalapeno peppers, diced ( pickled...

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Smothered Barley With Chicken
ChickenGrainsPoultry

Smothered Barley With Chicken

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin3/4 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8...

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Buttermilk Rusks
GrainsLunch/snacksSnacks

Buttermilk Rusks, South African

Ingredients: 4 lbs self-raising flour1 lb pure butter, firm2 cups sugar2 teaspoons salt3 large...

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BreakfastGrainsStrawberries

Strawberry Toast

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

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Lemony Vegetable Barley Salad
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Lemony Vegetable Barley Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking barley1/2 cup cut green beans1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrots1/2 cup...

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GrainsSide dishesVegetables

Sesame Bean Sprouts

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bean sprouts2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds2 cloves garlic, crushed1 -2 green...

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Moroccan Mushroom Couscous
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Moroccan Mushroom Couscous

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1 small onions, thinly sliced1 clove...

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Celebration Cornbread Pudding
BreadsGrainsSide dishes

Celebration Cornbread Pudding

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1...

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Cheese Strata
BreakfastGrainsOmelets and frittatas

Cheese Strata

Ingredients: 6 slices bread, torn ( can be dry)1/4 cup melted butter2 cups shredded...

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Hush Puppies ala Nita
BreadsGrainsPasta

Hush Puppies ala Nita

Ingredients: 2 cups white cornmeal, preferably white lily or martha white, both self rising...

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Giant Picnic Sandwich
GrainsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Giant Picnic Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 loaf focaccia bread ( 12 inch)1/2 cup prepared creamy Italian dressing6 -8...

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GrainsPastarice and grains

Spelt Flour Flatbread

Ingredients: 2 cups spelt flour4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 3/4 cups water2 tablespoons...

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Five-Grain Cereal With Apricots
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Five-Grain Cereal With Apricots, Apples, and Bananas

Ingredients: 1/3 cup flax seeds1 1/4 cups steel cut oats ( Irish)2/3 cup dried...

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Creamy Cheese Polenta
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Creamy Cheese Polenta

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

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Barley Corn Casserole
CasserolesGrainsSide dishes

Barley Corn Casserole

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

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Walnut Rosemary Quinoa
GrainsLunch/snacksSide dishes

Walnut Rosemary Quinoa

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil1 small onions, diced1 1/2 cups rinsed quinoa1 red bell...

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Bean and Barley Soup - Just over 200 Calories
BeansGrainsSoups & stews

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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Bruleed Irish Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Bruleed Irish Oatmeal

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar1 1/2 cups milk1 3/4 cups water3/4...

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Cranberry Sauce Cake
CakesDessertGrains

Cranberry Sauce Cake

Ingredients: 3 cups flour1 cup mayonnaise1 (16 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce1/3 cup...

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Buckwheat Cinnamon Pancakes
BreakfastGrainsPancakes and waffles

Buckwheat Cinnamon Pancakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup buckwheat flour1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder3/4...

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Lemon Mint Barley Salad
GrainsLemonSide dishes

Lemon Mint Barley Salad

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

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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
BreakfastGrainsPancakes and waffles

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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Mixed Wild Mushroom Saute on Toast Points (Rachael Ray)
GrainsLunch/snacksMain dish

Mixed Wild Mushroom Saute on Toast Points (Rachael Ray)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces4 garlic cloves, finely chopped2...

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Picnic Bread (From South Africa)
BreadsGrainsQuick breads

Picnic Bread (From South Africa)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour4 teaspoons baking powder ( not soda)1 cup chopped spring...

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