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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 Pilaf With Dried Fruit and Pecans
GrainsMain dishPasta

Quinoa Pilaf With Dried Fruit and Pecans

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup minced onions2 cups vegetable...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan Stacks
CheeseGrainsMain dish

Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan Stacks

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

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Grandma's Feather-Light Griddlecakes
BreakfastGrainsPancakes and waffles

Grandma’s Feather-Light Griddlecakes

Ingredients: 1 slightly beaten eggs1 cup milk2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt2...

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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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Nice Soft Pretzels
BreadsGrainsLunch/snacks

Nice Soft Pretzels

Ingredients: 3 packages yeast3 3/4 cups water3 pinches sugar6 teaspoons salt12 -15 cups flour4...

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Raspberry Cream Crowdie
DessertGrainsRaspberries

Raspberry Cream Crowdie

Ingredients: 75 g oatmeal or 75 g oats200 ml double cream, reduced fat is...

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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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Prince Caspian Split Peas
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Prince Caspian Split Peas

Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable stock2 large tomatoes, diced2 carrots, thinly sliced1 cup shredded cabbage1/2...

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Slice 'n' Go Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Slice ‘n’ Go Oatmeal

Ingredients: 6 cups water1 teaspoon salt3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1/2 cup brown sugar1 cup...

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Southwestern Quinoa Salad
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, uncooked2 cups water1/3 cup chopped tomatoes1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup...

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Mom's Quick-n-Easy Kesari (Indian Semolina Sweet Dish)
DessertGrainsLunch/snacks

Mom’s Quick-n-Easy Kesari (Indian Semolina Sweet Dish)

Ingredients: 1 cup water or 1 cup milk ( for a richer, heartier dish;...

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Carrots From A Garret
GrainsLunch/snacksSide dishes

Carrots From A Garret

Ingredients: 4 cups carrots, sliced and parboiled1 1/2 cups croutons1 cup grated cheddar cheese2...

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Double Fruit Whole Wheat Pancakes
BreakfastGrainsPancakes and waffles

Double Fruit Whole Wheat Pancakes

Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup whole wheat flour1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2...

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Tabbouleh - Middle Eastern Salad
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Tabbouleh – Middle Eastern Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups couscous6 lemons, juice of1/2 cup very fine dice onions1/2 cup fine...

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Lemon Herb Quinoa
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Lemon Herb Quinoa

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups water3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram or...

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Vegetable Couscous
GrainsLunch/snacksSide dishes

Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients: 1 small zucchini or 1 medium zucchini1/4 large red capsicums4 -5 large button...

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Red Lentil Puree
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Red Lentil Puree

Ingredients: 7 ounces red lentils1 1/2 cups water5 -8 sprigs thyme ( 10-12 cm...

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BreadsGrainsPasta

Scottish Oatcakes

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

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Jamaican Fried Dumplings
BreakfastGrainsMain dish

Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Ingredients: 3 cups flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 -1 1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon saltoil (...

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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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Graham Cracker Crust  Low Fat Low Sugar
DessertEggsGrains

Graham Cracker Crust Low Fat Low Sugar

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute3 tablespoons butter or...

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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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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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Custard Cornbread
BreadsBreakfastGrains

Custard Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal1/3 cup flour, sifted2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon...

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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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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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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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Tvp Breakfast
BreakfastGrainsSoy/tofu

Tvp Breakfast

Ingredients: 1 cup water5 tablespoons textured vegetable protein ( unflavored Texturized Vegetable Protein granules)5...

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Old-Fashioned Marble Cake (No Chocolate)
CakesDessertGrains

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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Corny Sloppy Joe Pizza
GrainsMain dishPizza

Corny Sloppy Joe Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans sloppy joe sandwich sauce1...

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German Spaetzle Dumplings
EggsGrainsSide dishes

German Spaetzle Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup whole milk2 eggs1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 pinch...

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Quinoa With Pistachios
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa With Pistachios, Parsley and Mint

Ingredients: 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled1 cup quinoa1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste1/4 cup...

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Banana Bread Oatmeal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Banana Bread Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1/8 teaspoon table salt3/4 cup old-fashioned oatmeal1 small bananas, mashed2...

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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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Mayan Supper Salad
GrainsLunch/snacksSalads

Mayan Supper Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed and toasted1/2 cup corn kernels ( fresh-cooked or thawed...

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Black Beans and Barley
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Black Beans and Barley

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

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barley risotto
GrainsPastarice and grains

barley risotto

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 chopped onions1 cup sliced mushrooms1 1/2...

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Greek Barley Soup
CheeseGrainsSoups & stews

Greek Barley Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium onions, chopped1 clove...

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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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Toasted Swiss Muesli Cereal
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Toasted Swiss Muesli Cereal

Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats1/3 cup wheat germ2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons sunflower seeds1/3...

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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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Garlic Crunch
Condimentsetc.Grains

Garlic Crunch

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, sliced thinly1 cup oats1 tablespoon melted butter2 tablespoons honeysalt and...

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Escabeche of Mushrooms With Polenta
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Escabeche of Mushrooms With Polenta

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water2 cups low sodium chicken broth (cans or box) or...

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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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Tomatoes Stuffed with Barley
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Tomatoes Stuffed with Barley, Cilantro and Almonds

Ingredients: 12 medium tomatoes, perfectly round for easy stuffing1 cup olive oil3 cups minced...

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Warm Couscous Salad
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Warm Couscous Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken broth1 cup couscous1/2 cup radishes, finely diced1/4 cup scallion...

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Pizza Dough
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast ( or fresh)1 teaspoon honey1 cup...

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Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake
CakesDessertGrains

Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake

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

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Easy Whole Grain Bread
BreadsGrainsPasta

Easy Whole Grain Bread

Ingredients: 5 cups whole wheat flour1 cup old fashioned oats1/3 cup ground flax seeds...

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Lemon Ginger Granola
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

Lemon Ginger Granola

Ingredients: 8 cups rolled oats1 cup toasted wheat germ2 cups walnuts, chopped1/4 cup dark...

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Ugali
GrainsPastarice and grains

Ugali

Ingredients: 4 cups finely ground cornmeal ( If you can find the kind that...

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Stoved Potatoes
GrainsPorkSide dishes

Stoved Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon bacon or 1 -2 tablespoon meat drippings2 medium onions, sliced4...

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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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No-bake Caramel Popcorn
AmericanGrainsPasta

No-bake Caramel Popcorn

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) bags microwave popcorn1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup...

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Pizzatizers
AppetizersGrainsLunch/snacks

Pizzatizers

Ingredients: 2 medium pita breads ( about 6 inches)2 tomatoes, sliced4 cloves garlic, minced1...

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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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Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients: 12 ounces yogurt, any flavor1/2 cup granola cereal1/2 cup sliced bananas1/2 cup sliced...

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Easy Couscous Salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

Easy Couscous Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth3/4 cup couscous3 tablespoons balsamic...

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Bananas and Yogurt Rice (yoghurt)
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Bananas and Yogurt Rice (yoghurt)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooked rice1 tablespoon plain yogurt ( yoghurt)1 small bananas Directions: Peel...

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I Can't Believe This is Microwaved Oatmeal!
BreakfastGrainsGranola and porridge

I Can’t Believe This is Microwaved Oatmeal!

Ingredients: 1/2 cup old fashioned oats ( 5-minute variety)1/2 cup water1 dash cinnamon2 teaspoons...

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