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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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Toasted Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Toasted Oatmeal

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1 cup oatmeal1 teaspoon brown sugar, to...

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The BEST Granola
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

The BEST Granola

Ingredients: 8 cups rolled oats ( not instant)3/4 cup canola oil3/4 cup maple syrup3...

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Beef Mushroom Barley Soup
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Beef Mushroom Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat3 onions, chopped6 carrots, diced1 lb button mushrooms, sliced8...

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Black Bean Cakes
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Black Bean Cakes

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed2 tablespoons vegetable broth or...

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Busy Couscous
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Busy Couscous

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked couscous1 tablespoon margarine2 cups boiling water1/4 cup plain soy yogurt1/4...

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Banana Oatmeal Bread
BreadsGrainsQuick breads

Banana Oatmeal Bread

Ingredients: 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1 cup oatmeal, not instant1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1...

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Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake
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Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 1/2 cups sugar2/3...

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Jamaican (cornmeal) Porridge
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Jamaican (cornmeal) Porridge

Ingredients: 4 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup fine yellow cornmeal1 tablespoon flour1 cup milk...

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Quinoa With Cherries and Herbs
CherriesGrainsSide dishes

Quinoa With Cherries and Herbs

Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable stock1 cup quinoa2 shallots, minced1/4 cup fresh orange juice1 tablespoon...

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Apple Charlotte

Ingredients: 2 lbs cooking apples, peeled,cored and sliced1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 lemons, zest and...

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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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Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes
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Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 cups quick oats, uncooked1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 1/2 cups buttermilk1 cup sifted...

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Decadent Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Decadent Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1 cup oatmeal, cooked1 teaspoon butter1/8 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon brown sugar2 tablespoons sour...

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Beat  Your Chest Pancakes
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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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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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Mother's Scratch Cake
CakesDessertGrains

Mother’s Scratch Cake

Ingredients: 3 eggs1/4 cup vegetable oil1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2 cups self-rising flour1 teaspoon...

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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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Crazy Cinnamon Rolls
BreadsGrainsPasta

Crazy Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese, small curd1 cup margarine2 cups flourmelted buttercinnamonsugar Directions: Cream...

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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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Herbed Cheese Quick Bread
BreadsGrainsQuick breads

Herbed Cheese Quick Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white flour1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2...

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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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Jeweled Couscous
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Jeweled Couscous

Ingredients: 3 cups vegetable stock12 ounces uncooked couscous1 lemons, grated rind only4 tablespoons extra...

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East Indian Farina Hot Cereal (Payasam)
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

East Indian Farina Hot Cereal (Payasam)

Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk or 1 cup rice milk1/3 cup farina (farina is...

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German Roll Kuchen
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German Roll Kuchen

Ingredients: 5 cups flour3 eggs2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons salt2 cups sour cream Directions:...

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Buckwheat Bell Peppers
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Buckwheat Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 2 medium red bell peppers2 medium green bell peppers2 ounces onions, chopped1 ounce...

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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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Barley Casserole
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Barley Casserole

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

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Browned Rice with Peas
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Browned Rice with Peas

Ingredients: 1 cup rice2 1/2 cups boiling water1/2 cup butter1/4 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup...

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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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Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Pilaf
GrainsMain dishVegetables

Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water3/4 cup uncooked quinoa2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup diced peeled...

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Quinoa En Salpicon
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Quinoa En Salpicon

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/4 teaspoon white pepper1 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and...

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Polenta With Spinach and Peas (for One)
GrainsSide dishesVegetables

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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Tex Mex Cornbread
BreadsCornGrains

Tex Mex Cornbread

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

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Rosemary Polenta
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Rosemary Polenta

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

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Maryland Crab Cakes
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Maryland Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat1 eggs1 teaspoon baking powder2 tablespoons brown mustard2 tablespoons...

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Quinoa Corn Salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa Corn Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups quinoa, thoroughly rinsed2 cups fresh corn...

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Coriander Lemon Couscous
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Coriander Lemon Couscous

Ingredients: 250 g israeli couscous or 250 g normal couscous50 g coriander, chopped1 lemons,...

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Pork Tenderloin Dijonnaisse
GrainsMain dishPork

Pork Tenderloin Dijonnaisse

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins, trimmed2 tablespoons flour2 cups mushrooms, sliced3 tablespoons shallots,...

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Pumpkin-Sage Polenta
GrainsPastarice and grains

Pumpkin-Sage Polenta

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk2 cups water3/4 cup canned pumpkin1 1/4 teaspoons...

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Baked Cranberry Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Baked Cranberry Oatmeal

Ingredients: 3 cups skim milk, plus more for serving if desired6 tablespoons packed brown...

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Mini Muffin Pizzas
CheeseGrainsLunch/snacks

Mini Muffin Pizzas

Ingredients: 4 whole wheat English muffins, split1/2-2/3 cup pizza sauce3/4-1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese10...

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Raisin Bran Beverage
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Raisin Bran Beverage

Ingredients: 1 cup Raisin Bran cereal8 ounces unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup skim milk1/4 teaspoon cinnamon...

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Spelt Flour Flatbread

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

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Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites
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Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine or 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened3/4 cup wheat germ,...

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Banana Oatmeal Cake
CakesDessertGrains

Banana Oatmeal Cake

Ingredients: shortening1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas ( 4 medium)3/4 cup sugar2/3 cup...

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Jefferson's Spoon Bread
BreadsGrainsLunch/snacks

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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Pesto Farro With Cherry Tomatoes
GrainsLunch/snacksPasta

Pesto Farro With Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 280 g cracked farro ( can be substituted with barley)3/4-1 cup pesto sauce500...

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Egg in a Basket
BreakfastGrainsSide dishes

Egg in a Basket

Ingredients: 1 unbaked refrigerated biscuits1 eggspepper, to taste (optional)cheddar cheese, to sprinkle on top...

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Buttery Cornbread
BreadsGrainsSide dishes

Buttery Cornbread

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

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Sunrise Parfait (sbd)
BreakfastGrainsStrawberries

Sunrise Parfait (sbd)

Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries, sliced1 cup sugar-free non-fat vanilla yogurt1/2 cup uncle sam cereal...

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Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake
CakesDessertGrains

Lazy Day Oatmeal Cake

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rolled oats ( instant or regular, I used rolled oats)1...

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Blueberry Lemon Crunch
BlueberriesDessertGrains

Blueberry Lemon Crunch

Ingredients: 3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen1/2 cup brown sugar, packed2 tablespoons flour1 cup...

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Easy "light" French Toast
BreakfastGrainsPasta

Easy “light” French Toast

Ingredients: 1 eggs or 2 egg whites, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla4 -5 packets Sweet ‘n...

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Danish Dumplings
GrainsPastarice and grains

Danish Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 cup milk1/2 cup butter1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt4 eggs Directions:...

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Chili Cheese Spoon Bread

Ingredients: 2 shallots, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons canned green chilies, chopped2 cups...

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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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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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Kasha with Vegetables
GrainsOnionsSide dishes

Kasha with Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 ounces dried mushrooms1 cup toasted buckwheat groats ( kasha)1 large carrots, sliced1...

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Polenta
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Polenta

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

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Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 cup lentils1 small onions, diced1 cup quick-cooking oats3/4...

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