Skip to content
  • Home
  • How to cook
  • Tips for home chefs
  • Healthy lifestyle
  • FAQ
  • All Recipes
    • < 15 mins
    • < 30 mins
    • < 4 hours
    • < 60 mins
    • 5 ingredients or less
    • African
    • American
    • Appetizers
    • Apples
    • Asian
    • Bananas
    • Bar cookies
    • Beans
    • Beef
    • Beef roast
    • Beef steaks
    • Berries
    • Beverages
    • Blueberries
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Broccoli
    • Brownies
    • Cakes
    • Canadian
    • Candy
    • Caribbean
    • Carrots
    • Casseroles
    • Cheese
    • Cheesecake
    • Cherries
    • Chicken
    • Chicken breast
    • Chinese
    • Chocolate
    • Citrus
    • Cobblers and crisps
    • Coconut
    • Coffee cakes
    • Condiments
    • Cookies and brownies
    • Corn
    • Crab
    • Diabetic
    • Drop cookies
    • Eggs
    • Eggs/dairy
    • Elbow macaroni
    • English
    • European
    • Fish
    • For 1 or 2
    • For large groups
    • Free of…
    • French
    • Frozen desserts
    • Fruit
    • Garnishes
    • German
    • Gluten Free
    • Grains
    • Granola and porridge
    • Greek
    • Ground beef
    • Hand Formed cookies
    • Healthy
    • High calcium
    • Indian
    • Irish
    • Italian
    • Kid Friendly
    • Lactose Free
    • Lasagna
    • Lemon
    • Lime
    • Long Grain rice
    • Low calorie
    • Low carb
    • Low cholesterol
    • Low fat
    • Low in…
    • Low protein
    • Low sat. fat
    • Low sodium
    • Lunch/snacks
    • Main dish
    • Marinades and rubs
    • Meat
    • Melons
    • Mexican
    • Muffins
    • Moroccan
    • North american
    • Northeastern u.s.
    • Omelets and frittatas
    • One Dish meal
    • Onions
    • Oranges
    • Oven
    • Pancakes and waffles
    • Pasta
    • Peaches
    • Pears
    • Penne
    • Pies
    • Pies and tarts
    • Pineapple
    • Pitted fruits
    • Pizza
    • Pork
    • Pork chops
    • Pork loins
    • Potatoes
    • Potluck
    • Poultry
    • Puddings and mousses
    • Punch beverage
    • Quick breads
    • Raspberries
    • Rice
    • rice and grains
    • Salads
    • Salmon
    • Salsas
    • Saltwater fish
    • Sandwiches
    • Sauces
    • Savory pies
    • Savory sauces
    • Scones
    • Seafood
    • Shakes
    • Shellfish
    • Shrimp
    • Side dishes
    • Smoothies
    • Snacks
    • Soups & stews
    • South west pacific
    • Southern u.s.
    • Southwestern u.s.
    • Soy/tofu
    • Spaghetti
    • Spreads
    • Squash
    • Stews
    • Strawberries
    • Sweet sauces
    • Tarts
    • Tex Mex
    • Thai
    • Time to make
    • Toddler Friendly
    • Tomatoes
    • Tropical fruits
    • Tuna
    • Turkey
    • Vegan
    • Vegetables
    • Vegetarian
    • Very low carbs
    • Weeknight
    • White rice
    • Winter
    • Yam/sweet potato
    • etc.

Search Site

HomeHealthy Recipes

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.

Home » rice and grains
Velvety Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Velvety Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 12 ounces al dente pasta1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1...

Continue reading
Basic Soft Polenta
GrainsPastarice and grains

Basic Soft Polenta

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal4 cups chicken stock3 tablespoons unsalted butter Directions: Bring the stock...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Amatriciana

Ingredients: 1/4 lb pancetta, chopped2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, mincedred pepper...

Continue reading
Cool Mexican Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Cool Mexican Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta1 (8 ounce) jars salsa ( chunky-mild, med. or hot)3...

Continue reading
Lou's Pesto Cream Sauce
< 60 minsPastarice and grains

Lou’s Pesto Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic1 teaspoon salt1 lemons, zest of, minced2 tablespoons pine nuts2 tablespoons...

Continue reading
Fried Grits
BreakfastGrainsPasta

Fried Grits

Ingredients: 4 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon1/4...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
PastaRicerice and grains

Jeweled and Jaded Rice

Ingredients: 5 bags green tea1 small red peppers, diced1 small yellow peppers, diced2 carrots,...

Continue reading
12 minute pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

12 minute pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb orecchiette or 1 lb fusilli or 1 lb penne rigate (...

Continue reading
Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

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

Continue reading
Baked Rigatoni with Bechamel Sauce
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Baked Rigatoni with Bechamel Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter10 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 quart whole milk, at room temperature1...

Continue reading
Oriental Noodle Salad
AsianPastarice and grains

Oriental Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces no yolk noodles ( large or your preference)3 large carrots6 ounces...

Continue reading
Creamy Chevre and Basil Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Creamy Chevre and Basil Pasta

Ingredients: 1 onions1 red bell peppers2 cloves garlic1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup packed fresh...

Continue reading
Potato Gnocchi
Main dishPastarice and grains

Potato Gnocchi

Ingredients: 1 lb hot potatoes, peeled, cubed, cooked and drained ( save cooking water)2...

Continue reading
A Wild Ride on the Half Shell
PastaRicerice and grains

A Wild Ride on the Half Shell

Ingredients: 1/4 cup safflower oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon...

Continue reading
Saffron Rice With Cashews and Raisins
PastaRicerice and grains

Saffron Rice With Cashews and Raisins

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice2 1/4 cups water1 cinnamon sticks, broken in half5...

Continue reading
Garlic Bites
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Garlic Bites

Ingredients: 1 (10 7/8 ounce) cans Pillsbury refrigerated biscuits1/3 cup butter1 garlic cloves1/4 cup...

Continue reading
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....

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Main dishPastaRice

Vegetable Risotto

Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli florets1 cup finely chopped zucchini1 cup finely chopped yellow squash1...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Homemade Tagliatelle With Porcini Mushroom

Ingredients: 350 g tagliatelle pasta noodles600 g porcini mushrooms50 g garlic50 g parsley12 slices...

Continue reading
Spring Risotto
PastaRicerice and grains

Spring Risotto

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter1 fennel bulbs, diced1 small red bell peppers,...

Continue reading
Bow Ties With Bacon
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Ties With Bacon

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced1 medium onions, finely chopped2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1...

Continue reading
Yucca With Garlic Sauce (Yuca  Con Mojo)
GrainsPastarice and grains

Yucca With Garlic Sauce (Yuca Con Mojo)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs yucca root, halved & in chunks1 teaspoon salt1 limes, juice...

Continue reading
Louisiana Mardi Gras Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSeafood

Louisiana Mardi Gras Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked fettuccine1/4 lb butter2 tablespoons chopped garlic3 tablespoons chopped green onions1/4...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
PastaRicerice and grains

Green Chili Rice

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

Continue reading
Easy Vegetable-Herb Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Easy Vegetable-Herb Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup thinly sliced carrots2 cups basmati rice ( or other fine quality...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
ItalianPastarice and grains

Pizza Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages shell macaroni1 medium sweet red peppers, chopped1 medium green...

Continue reading
Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette
GrainsPastarice and grains

Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) boxes couscous1/4 cup apricot jam or 1/4 cup preserves2 tablespoons...

Continue reading
Easy and Simple Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Easy and Simple Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil3 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped2 tablespoons garlic, minced2 cups onions, thinly...

Continue reading
Cheesy Broccoli-Rice Bake
PastaRicerice and grains

Cheesy Broccoli-Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of broccoli soup, undiluted1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

Continue reading
Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Butter Dressing
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Butter Dressing

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter ( do not use old-fashioned style or freshly...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Main dishPastarice and grains

gnocchi with cheese, prosciutto and basil

Ingredients: 1 lb gnocchi ( fresh or frozen is best)2 -4 cloves garlic6 -10...

Continue reading
Curried Couscous
FruitPastarice and grains

Curried Couscous

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 shallots, minced1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon curry powder1 1/2...

Continue reading
Annato Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Annato Rice

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups water2 teaspoons granulated chicken bouillon or 2 chicken bouillon cubes1...

Continue reading
Mirj's Foolproof Microwave Rice - Perfect Every Time!
PastaRicerice and grains

Mirj’s Foolproof Microwave Rice – Perfect Every Time!

Ingredients: 1 cup rice ( I like Basmati, or Persian)2 cups water1 dash salt...

Continue reading
Farfalle With Pancetta and Peas in a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Farfalle With Pancetta and Peas in a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bow tie pasta2 tablespoons olive oil2 -3 slices pancetta, chopped in...

Continue reading
Penne and Meatballs with Red Pepper Sauce
PastaPennerice and grains

Penne and Meatballs with Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken2/3 cup breadcrumbs1 eggs1/4 teaspoon cumin1/4 teaspoon instant minced garlic...

Continue reading
Bulgur Pulao
Main dishPastaRice

Bulgur Pulao

Ingredients: 3/4 cup basmati rice ( white or brown)1 chopped onions1 cup bulgur, slightly...

Continue reading
Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cherries
PastaRicerice and grains

Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cherries

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) packages fast-cooking long grain and wild rice blend (...

Continue reading
Rice Chantilly
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice Chantilly

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/2 cup sour cream3 dashes...

Continue reading
Creamy Southwest Noodles
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Creamy Southwest Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) bags egg noodles16 ounces sour cream1 package taco seasoning mixpicante...

Continue reading
Pasta With Peas
EuropeanMain dishPasta

Pasta With Peas

Ingredients: 1/4 lb prosciutto, julienned2 cups peas, fresh or frozen1 1/16 lbs pasta2 cups...

Continue reading
Veg-All and Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Veg-All and Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cans Veg-All, undrained1 cup water1 cup uncooked pasta1 chicken bouillon1 teaspoon pepper1...

Continue reading
Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole
CasserolesPastarice and grains

Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 cup sliced mushrooms1 teaspoon...

Continue reading
Cheese And Spinach Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cheese And Spinach Fettuccine

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine10 ounces frozen chopped spinach2 cups milk1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon butter1/2...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Vegan Corn Dogs

Ingredients: 6 tofu hot dogs or 6 vegetarian hot dogs6 skewers1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1/2...

Continue reading
Bacon and Pepper Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bacon and Pepper Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 lb sliced bacon, diced2 medium onions, halved and sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
ItalianPastarice and grains

Pasta With Green Olives, Bacon, Mushroom and Artichoke

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne pasta6 -8 green olives6 slices bacon6 -8 large...

Continue reading
Kittencal's Spinach Parmesan Rice Bake
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Kittencal’s Spinach Parmesan Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach ( cooked according to package directions...

Continue reading
Popcorn With Rosemary Infused Oil
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Popcorn With Rosemary Infused Oil

Ingredients: 1 cup popcornsalt1 cup olive oil5 -6 sprigs fresh rosemary ( each about...

Continue reading
Fettuccine with Peas and Ham
< 15 minsPastarice and grains

Fettuccine with Peas and Ham

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup parmesan cheese6 green onions1 lb fettuccine, cooked8 ounces...

Continue reading
Orzo With Parsley and Lemon
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Orzo With Parsley and Lemon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb orzo pastacoarse salt1 tablespoon olive oil2 large lemons, zest ofblack pepper1/4...

Continue reading
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...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
GrainsPastarice and grains

Spelt Flour Flatbread

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

Continue reading
Franks and Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Franks and Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 (1 lb) package franks, sliced1 dash garlic powder1 (10 3/4...

Continue reading
Wild Rice Almondine
PastaRicerice and grains

Wild Rice Almondine

Ingredients: 2 cups wild rice, washed and drained well1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons chopped...

Continue reading
Best Chicken Tetrazzini
MeatPastaPoultry

Best Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1 teaspoon onion salt1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguini Alla Cecca

Ingredients: 6 large tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 cloves...

Continue reading
Creamy Italian Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Creamy Italian Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages wide egg noodles1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix1/2 cup...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
PastaRicerice and grains

Perfect Crock Pot Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup ricesalt2 cups waterbutter Directions: Rub your slow cooker lightly with 1...

Continue reading
Champsdiet featured Image
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Asian Cucumbers and Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger1/3 cup smooth peanut butter1/4 cup soy...

Continue reading

Posts navigation

Next→
2026 © ChampsDiet.com | [email protected]
Website development landing.lt