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Category: rice and grains

“Culinary Foundations” – The “Rice and Grains” category at ChampsDiet.com offers a treasure trove of recipes featuring these versatile staples. From comforting risottos and hearty pilafs to exotic grain bowls, these dishes highlight the nourishing and satisfying qualities of rice and grains, serving as the perfect base for a variety of flavors and ingredients.

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Grandma's Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Grandma’s Rice

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/2 yellow onions, chopped2 cups Minute Rice2 cups fine egg noodles2...

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South of the Border Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

South of the Border Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta15 1/4 ounces whole kernel corn, drained15 ounces...

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Brussels Sprouts Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Brussels Sprouts Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprouts1 lb penne pasta ( whole wheat preferable, orrecchiete, or...

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Carrabba’s Pappardelle Campagnolo

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 lb Italian sausage1/2 cup finely chopped yellow...

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Confetti Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Confetti Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 clove...

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Grandma's Vodka Sauce
EuropeanPastarice and grains

Grandma’s Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes ( use good quality tomatoes)extra virgin olive...

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PastaRicerice and grains

Green Chili Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice2 cups chicken broth1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies1...

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Cilantro Serrano Chile Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Cilantro Serrano Chile Rice

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups chicken stock ( recommend Pacific Organic)1 teaspoon salt1 cup aromatic...

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Dill-Lemon Rice
Long Grain ricePastaRice

Dill-Lemon Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice, Uncooked1 1/2 teaspoons dried lemon peel, Grated1 teaspoon...

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Onion and Garlic Linguini

Ingredients: 2 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup...

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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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Minestrone Soup (Parve)
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Minestrone Soup (Parve)

Ingredients: 1 ounce olive oil1/2 cup diced onions1 teaspoon chopped garlic1/2 cup diced carrots1/2...

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Pink Vodka Sauce with Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Pink Vodka Sauce with Pasta

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter4 shallots, sliced thin2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped2 tablespoons fresh...

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Curried Rice With Raisins
PastaRicerice and grains

Curried Rice With Raisins

Ingredients: 1 medium onions ( valencia or sweet mayan)4 tablespoons butter ( salted)3/4 cup...

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Rigatoni Martino
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rigatoni Martino

Ingredients: 7 ounces tomato cream sauce ( see note below)1/3 cup sauteed mushrooms10 -12...

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Smothered Noodles
Main dishPastarice and grains

Smothered Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage1/2 lb ground turkey1 medium onions, chopped ( about...

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Basmati Rice With Basil and Mint
PastaRicerice and grains

Basmati Rice With Basil and Mint

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice2 teaspoons canola oil2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger2 garlic...

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Noodle Salad with Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Noodle Salad with Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked al dente and cooled thin pasta ( that’s 1 lb....

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3 Step Fettuccine Alfredo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

3 Step Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages fettuccine, prepared and hot8 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 cup parmesan...

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Sunshine Ham and Pasta
< 60 minsPastarice and grains

Sunshine Ham and Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon...

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Lasagna Bolognese (Lasagna Al Forno)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Lasagna Bolognese (Lasagna Al Forno)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons butter1 cup onions, finely diced1/3 cup...

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Indian Sweet Saffron Rice With Raisins and Pistachios
PastaRicerice and grains

Indian Sweet Saffron Rice With Raisins and Pistachios

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice ( NO other substitution)2 cups water1/3 teaspoon saffron threads...

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Grilled Bread
BreadsGrainsPasta

Grilled Bread

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 baguette, sliced lengthwise,then cut into...

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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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Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Rice
BeansMain dishPasta

Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice1/2 bell peppers, chopped1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/4 teaspoon...

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Rice Noodles with Ginger and Snow Peas
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Rice Noodles with Ginger and Snow Peas

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked rice noodleshot water, for soaking or cooking2 -3 tablespoons vegetable...

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Bundt Applesauce Noodle Kugel
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Bundt Applesauce Noodle Kugel

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, melted and divided3/4 cup dark brown sugar1 cup chopped walnuts1...

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Capellini Carbonara
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Capellini Carbonara

Ingredients: 2 shallots, chopped fine4 slices prosciutto, chopped fine4 slices bacon, chopped fine2 tablespoons...

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Pasta with Beans and Spinach Parmesan
Low fatPastarice and grains

Pasta with Beans and Spinach Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni ( 8oz)1 cup thinly sliced onions1 tablespoon minced garlic1...

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Pasta with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup fresh breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely chopped...

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Black Risotto
Main dishPastaRice

Black Risotto

Ingredients: 10 ounces cuttlefish or 10 ounces whole squid1/2 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped3...

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Aunt Helen's Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Aunt Helen’s Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3/4 cup birds nest angel hair pasta ( broken up into...

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Linguine With Bacon and Onions
ItalianMain dishPasta

Linguine With Bacon and Onions

Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 in. pieces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Perfect Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Perfect Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 large onions, sliced thin1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup finely...

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Weeknight Pasta Salad
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Weeknight Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups bite-size pasta, uncooked1 (6 ounce) packages oscar mayer grilled chicken breast...

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Soup for Sick Days (Aka Poor Man's Polenta)
Low proteinPastarice and grains

Soup for Sick Days (Aka Poor Man’s Polenta)

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal (not a cornmeal mix) or 1 cup white cornmeal...

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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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Santa Fe Rice
Low fatPastarice and grains

Santa Fe Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups Minute Rice, uncooked1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed1...

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Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
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Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves2 garlic cloves, peeled2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped...

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Sprouted Moong and Methi Pulao

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati long grain white rice, washed and soaked in water1/2 cup...

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Tomato Basil Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Tomato Basil Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages fresh fettuccine1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/4...

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Grandma Hornsby's Homemade Noodles
Main dishPastarice and grains

Grandma Hornsby’s Homemade Noodles

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour1 eggs, slightly beaten Directions: Mix and sift...

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lemon rosemary couscous
< 15 minsPastarice and grains

lemon rosemary couscous

Ingredients: 1 box of plain near east couscous3 cloves crushed garlic1 shallots, finely chopped1...

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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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Baked Rigatoni With Aurora Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Baked Rigatoni With Aurora Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta8 tablespoons butter4 1/2 tablespoons flour2 1/2 cups milk1 cup...

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Farfalle With Pesto
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Farfalle With Pesto

Ingredients: 1 lb farfalle pasta1/2 cup pine nuts4 garlic cloves3 cups fresh basil leaves1...

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Fruit and Nut Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Fruit and Nut Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons pine nuts1/2 cup...

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Pineapple Fried Rice With Sprimp and Ham
PastaRicerice and grains

Pineapple Fried Rice With Sprimp and Ham

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil2 eggs, slightly beaten ( can use more)2 slices bacon, coarsely...

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Irish Brown Bread
BreadsIrishPasta

Irish Brown Bread

Ingredients: 4 cups brown flour1 1/2 cups white flour3 ounces wheat germ1 large onions,...

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Lemon-Orzo Pilaf
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Lemon-Orzo Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth, reduced-sodium1 teaspoon basil, crumbled1 cup water1...

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Creamy Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Creamy Noodles

Ingredients: 8 -10 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour1 pint...

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Uncle Salvi's Congri
Main dishPastaRice

Uncle Salvi’s Congri

Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans1 lb bacon1 onions, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1/4...

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orecchiette with olive sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

orecchiette with olive sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb orecchiette1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted3 anchovy fillets1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped1...

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stuffed chicken breasts with penne pasta
PastaPennerice and grains

stuffed chicken breasts with penne pasta

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 lb bulk ground sausage ( jimmy dean or...

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Orange Herbed Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Orange Herbed Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice2 cups cooked wild rice4 green onions, chopped1/2 cup...

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Beer Ramen
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Beer Ramen

Ingredients: 1 package ramen noodles, broken fairly small ( Throw away the ‘flavor pack’,...

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Indonesian Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Indonesian Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 lb soba noodles or 1/2 lb udon noodles2 tablespoons peanut oil or...

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Fettuccine With Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fettuccine With Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine1/2 cup chicken broth2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup shredded carrots1 cup...

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Hot Garlic Fried Rice
AsianPastaRice

Hot Garlic Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups rice4 cups water1 tablespoon garlic paste1 tablespoon garlic2 dried red chilies1...

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Gus's Spanish Rice
Low proteinPastarice and grains

Gus’s Spanish Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked medium grain rice2 tablespoons cooking oil ( for frying)1/2 cup...

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