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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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ItalianPastarice and grains

Pizza Salad

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

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Curried Couscous With Dried Cranberries
Low cholesterolPastarice and grains

Curried Couscous With Dried Cranberries

Ingredients: 1 (5 7/8 ounce) boxes instant couscous3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries1 tablespoon curry...

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Quick and Cheap Pasta
DiabeticPastarice and grains

Quick and Cheap Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butterto taste spaghetti or to taste desired pastaolive oil1/2 onions, finely...

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Buca Di Beppo Rigatoni Positano (Copycat)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Buca Di Beppo Rigatoni Positano (Copycat)

Ingredients: 1/2 ounce fresh basil15 ounces marinara sauce6 ounces mozzarella cheese, fresh ( found...

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Spaghetti Primavera (adopted)
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Spaghetti Primavera (adopted)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 cup fresh mushrooms, Sliced1/2 cup green peppers, Slivered1/4 cup onions,...

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Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed6 green onions, sliced diagonally1 red peppers,...

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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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Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Quickest Pasta Supper

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil ( can be bought at most supermarkets and...

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Creamy Fettuccine
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Creamy Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages fettuccine1/4 cup butter3/4 cup half-and-half3/4 cup grated parmesan cheesesalt...

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"puerto Rican Style" Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

“puerto Rican Style” Fried Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups of refrigerated cooked white rice3 -4 tablespoons annato oil ( **see...

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Jasmine Rice with Shallots
PastaRicerice and grains

Jasmine Rice with Shallots, Cumin and Red Pepper

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup jasmine rice1 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth3 large...

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Pesto and Tomato Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pesto and Tomato Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta3 cloves garlic3 cups fresh basil leaves1/2 cup pine...

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Creamy Chilli Butternut Squash
Main dishPastarice and grains

Creamy Chilli Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 1 butternut squash1 large red onions2 courgettes10 pieces sun-dried tomatoes1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Peanut Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Peanut Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta, cooked ( I like to use spinach fettichine)1/2 cup chunky...

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Quick 'n Easy Garlic Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Quick ‘n Easy Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups egg noodles1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder3 -4 garlic cloves, minced (optional)2...

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Rainbow Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Rainbow Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb tri-color spiral pasta2 carrots, shredded1 red onions, minced1 medium green bell...

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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...

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Baked Rotini with Chicken and Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Baked Rotini with Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 boxes tri-color spiral pasta4 chicken breasts ( or pre-cooked chicken)2 jars sliced...

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Pasta Salad with Sweet Peppers and Dill
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Pasta Salad with Sweet Peppers and Dill

Ingredients: 8 ounces flat egg noodles or 8 ounces fusilli4 ounces mange-touts peas or...

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Butterscotch Bubble Loaf
BreakfastDessertPasta

Butterscotch Bubble Loaf

Ingredients: 1 loaf frozen sweet roll dough, partially thawed6 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup chopped...

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Rigatoni Puttanesca
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rigatoni Puttanesca

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large yellow onions, halved and slivered6 cloves garlic, coarsely...

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Couscous With Feta
GrainsPastarice and grains

Couscous With Feta, Chickpeas and Tomato

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or...

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Tortilla  Formed Salad Bowl Shells
BreadsGrainsPasta

Tortilla Formed Salad Bowl Shells

Ingredients: 6 (8 inch) corn tortillas1 teaspoon Crisco shortening Directions: Heat oven 350*.One flat...

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Pasta Sauce With Red Wine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Sauce With Red Wine

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, crushed2 carrots, peeled and chopped2 stalks celery,...

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Curried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Curried Rice, Bacon and Cabbage Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped6 tablespoons butter, diced and divided ( 3/4 stick)1 large...

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Ritzy Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Ritzy Rice

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped1 small red bell peppers, chopped1 cup jasmine rice2 cups chicken...

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Pasta Laramar
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Laramar

Ingredients: 1 lb brie cheese, torn into pieces1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained1...

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PastaRicerice and grains

Rice and Peas

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice ( white, yellow, or aborio)1 cup frozen peas or...

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Balkan Spaghetti
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Balkan Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spaghetti or 1/2 lb buckwheat noodles3 ounces olive oil3 tablespoons tomato...

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Lemon Chive Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Lemon Chive Fettuccine

Ingredients: 6 ounces fettuccine1/3 cup sour cream3 tablespoons chives, chopped1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated2...

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PastaRicerice and grains

Jeweled and Jaded Rice

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

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Mushroom Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Mushroom Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned...

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Baked Peach French Toast
BreakfastGrainsPasta

Baked Peach French Toast

Ingredients: 8 slices of old fashioned unbleached white bread8 eggs3 cups milk3/4 cup sugar,...

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Simple Pasta With Butter Sauce
AmericanPastarice and grains

Simple Pasta With Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb pasta3/4 cup butter1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese3 teaspoons dried oregano2 cloves,...

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Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi Alla Romana)
AppetizersPastarice and grains

Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi Alla Romana)

Ingredients: 3 cups milk1 cup farina or 1 cup semolina2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon butter1...

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Liz's Pesto Lasagna
LasagnaPastarice and grains

Liz’s Pesto Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 cup pesto sauce ( I like Classico Creations)4 ounces softened cream cheese1...

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Cardamom and Fennel Flavored Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Cardamom and Fennel Flavored Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice2 cups water1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds1/2 teaspoon cardamom seedssalt and...

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Light- Straw and Hay
Main dishPastarice and grains

Light- Straw and Hay

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 minced shallots1 lb chicken sausages1/2 lb turkey bacon1...

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Noodles Top Ramenoff
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Noodles Top Ramenoff

Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles1/4 cup butter4 tablespoons chopped parsley3/4 cup...

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Veggie  Marinara Sauce
Low proteinPastarice and grains

Veggie Marinara Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cauliflower, cut into 1/4 inch dice1 1/4 cups zucchini, cut...

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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...

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Pasta Salad With Provolone
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Pasta Salad With Provolone

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/2...

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Hot Pizza Toss
Main dishPastarice and grains

Hot Pizza Toss

Ingredients: 3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked3 cups about 28 oz. jar spaghetti sauce1 cup...

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Cheesy Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cheesy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 4 cups fusilli or 4 cups rotini pasta, uncooked ( corkscrew pasta)2 tablespoons...

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GrainsLunch/snacksPasta

Tabby Treats to Purr For! (posted by Fido)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup canned mackerel, drained1 cup dry whole grain breadcrumbs1 tablespoon vegetable oil1...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan
EuropeanItalianPasta

Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slicessalt8 ounces ziti...

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Spiced Couscous With Grilled Halloumi and Steamed Veggies
Main dishPastarice and grains

Spiced Couscous With Grilled Halloumi and Steamed Veggies

Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, cored and quartered4 tablespoons olive oil10 broccoli florets60 g green...

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Low Fat Fettuccine Alfredo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Low Fat Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 cup low fat cottage cheese1 cup low-fat milk ( 1%)1 egg yolks1/2...

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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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Cheezy Chicken Lasagna
LasagnaPastarice and grains

Cheezy Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup flour4 cups milk1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of...

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Rice Croquettes
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, cooled1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butter, softened2 eggs,...

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Pasta With Lemon
Low sodiumMain dishPasta

Pasta With Lemon, Spinach, Parmesan and Bread Crumbs

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, made from crustless french bread7 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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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 (...

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Butternut Squash
PastaRicerice and grains

Butternut Squash, Sage and Hazelnut Risotto

Ingredients: 5 1/2 cups chicken stock or 5 1/2 cups vegetable stock or 5...

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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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orzo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

orzo, feta and tomato salad

Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta1/4 cup fresh lemon juice6 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram4 teaspoons...

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Whole Wheat Blueberry Cinnamon Pancakes
BreakfastPancakes and wafflesPasta

Whole Wheat Blueberry Cinnamon Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Bisquick1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 cup milk2 eggs1 tablespoon cinnamon1...

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Amazingly Easy Spanish Rice
North americanPastarice and grains

Amazingly Easy Spanish Rice

Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) jars mild salsa1 cup water1 tablespoon butter1 cup instant rice...

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MALFADINE ALLA ROMANA (Pasta with Bacon and Cheese sauce)
Main dishPastarice and grains

MALFADINE ALLA ROMANA (Pasta with Bacon and Cheese sauce)

Ingredients: 10 ounces mafalda pasta3 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped finely7 ounces lardons or...

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PastaRicerice and grains

Turmeric Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/2 chopped onions1 minced garlic cloves1 cup basmati rice1 tablespoon turmeric1...

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