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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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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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Chai Oatmeal
BreakfastGranola and porridgePasta

Chai Oatmeal

Ingredients: 3/4 cup large flake oatmeal1/8 teaspoon turmeric ( original recipe called for 1/4...

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Easy Pasta salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Easy Pasta salad

Ingredients: 1 box macaroni1 chopped green peppers1 chopped onions1 package Italian salad dressing mix1...

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Old-Fashioned Herb Stuffing
GrainsPastarice and grains

Old-Fashioned Herb Stuffing

Ingredients: 6 slices whole wheat bread (or combination) or 6 slices rye bread (or...

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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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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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Baked Mostaccioli with Peppers
Main dishPastarice and grains

Baked Mostaccioli with Peppers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 lb ground beef3 cups green peppers or 3 cups...

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Tastiest Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Tastiest Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 500 g bow tie pasta200 g thin sliced salami200 g sun-dried tomatoes1/4 cup...

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No Fail Homemade Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

No Fail Homemade Noodles

Ingredients: 2 whole eggs2 cups flour1/8 cup milk1 teaspoon salt Directions: Break eggs in...

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Easy Alfredo Penne
PastaPennerice and grains

Easy Alfredo Penne

Ingredients: 450 g dry penne pasta1/2 cup frozen peas2 cups Classico Brand roasted garlic...

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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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Spiced Couscous
GrainsPastarice and grains

Spiced Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups couscous2 cups de-fatted chicken broth1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon allspiceolive...

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You Won't Be Single for Long Vodka Cream Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

You Won’t Be Single for Long Vodka Cream Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, minced2 shallots, minced1...

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Chunky Chicken Sauce for Pasta for 2
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Chunky Chicken Sauce for Pasta for 2

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into 3/4-inch chunks ( use white dark...

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Oat bran-Banana Breakfast for One
BreakfastGrainsPasta

Oat bran-Banana Breakfast for One

Ingredients: 1/2 bananas, chopped1/3 cup oat bran1 dash salt3/4 cup water1 teaspoon sugar (...

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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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Amis's Christmas Stollen
BreadsGermanPasta

Amis’s Christmas Stollen

Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast ( equivalents noted at the bottom)1/4 cup...

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Breakfast Couscous
BreakfastLow fatPasta

Breakfast Couscous

Ingredients: 1/2 cup skim milk or 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2...

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Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese - 'goodfellas' Style
Main dishPastarice and grains

Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese – ‘goodfellas’ Style

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb1 cup sun-dried tomato paste2...

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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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Kielbasa and Kale Soup
BeansPastarice and grains

Kielbasa and Kale Soup

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups chicken broth1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped kale or 1...

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Ranch Style Chex Mix
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Ranch Style Chex Mix

Ingredients: 9 cups Chex cereal ( any kind, any combination)2 cups small pretzels2 cups...

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Farfalle in a Sun-Dried Tomato
Main dishPastarice and grains

Farfalle in a Sun-Dried Tomato, Garlic, and White Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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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 with Sausage and Peppers
ItalianPastarice and grains

Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage1 medium green bell peppers, chopped1 medium red bell...

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Rosa Marina Pasta Salad
FruitPastarice and grains

Rosa Marina Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb rosa marina pasta or 1 lb orzo pasta, cooked3/4 cup sugar2...

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Josh's Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Josh’s Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta4 slices bacon1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup half-and-half1/4 onions, chopped Directions:...

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Honey-Thyme Lemon Noodles

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon thyme3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons lemon...

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Spinach Rice Salad
PastaRicerice and grains

Spinach Rice Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked converted rice1/2 cup bottled Italian salad dressing1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2...

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Lemon Chive Rice
Long Grain ricePastaRice

Lemon Chive Rice

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons margarine1 onions, small, finely chopped2 cups rice, long grain1/2 teaspoon curry...

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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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Low-Fat Fettuccine
EuropeanItalianPasta

Low-Fat Fettuccine

Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese ( cubed)1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese4 tablespoons...

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German Roll Kuchen
DessertGrainsPasta

German Roll Kuchen

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

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Green and Gold Peas With Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Green and Gold Peas With Pasta

Ingredients: 12 ounces orecchiette ( little ear-shaped pasta)4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped (...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Rigatoni Bake
Main dishPastarice and grains

Eggplant (Aubergine) Rigatoni Bake

Ingredients: 1 eggplants, cut in 1/4 inch slices ( about 1 pd)3 tablespoons olive...

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Methodist Spaghetti Sauce
Condimentsetc.Pasta

Methodist Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb lean ground meat1 onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped10 ounces cream...

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Chicken
Low sodiumPastarice and grains

Chicken, Broccoli and Brie Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb linguine3 tablespoons olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cut into...

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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...

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Anchovy
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Anchovy, Breadcrumb, Pasta

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil1 -2 can anchoviesItalian breadcrumbspasta Directions: Heat olive oil...

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Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Vegan Corn Dogs

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

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Quick Pasta Sauce
Low proteinLow sodiumPasta

Quick Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 (32 ounce) cans plum tomatoes1/2 head garlic ( sliced)6 ounces tomato paste1/4...

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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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Best-ever Beef Barley Soup
GrainsPastarice and grains

Best-ever Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef6 cups water3 beef bouillon cubes2 cups sliced...

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Mediterranean Spaghetti
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Mediterranean Spaghetti

Ingredients: 5 lbs lean ground beef20 cups onions, chopped1/3 cup dried oregano20 cloves garlic,...

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Tomato Risotto (Risotto Al Pomodoro)
PastaRicerice and grains

Tomato Risotto (Risotto Al Pomodoro)

Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable stock1/4 cup unsalted butter1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil8 shallots,...

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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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Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Pasta Salad, Greek Style

Ingredients: 1 lb rotini noodles1 lb boneless chicken breasts3 stalks celery, chopped1 sweet red...

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Couscous Chicken Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Couscous Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked couscous1 cup chopped green peppers or 1 cup red peppers1/2...

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Chicken Rice Pilaf
Low proteinPastaRice

Chicken Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/4 cup orzo pasta1/4 cup margarine1 cup long grain rice3 tablespoons instant chicken...

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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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Lemon Pepper Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Lemon Pepper Pasta

Ingredients: 12 ounces veggie rotini pasta1/2 cup melted butter2 teaspoons lemon pepper Directions: Cook...

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PastaRicerice and grains

Cooked Wild Rice

Ingredients: 1/3 cup wild rice1 cup water1 slice bacon, Thick, Lean1 teaspoon butter, Unsaltedsaltwhite...

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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...

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Creamy Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Creamy Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup small shell pasta, cooked, drained1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon...

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Fresh Herb
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Fresh Herb, Chili and Lemon Spaghettini

Ingredients: 1 large lemons3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt450...

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Pastarice and grainsVegetables

Pasta with Mushrooms, Ham and Peas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions1 lb white mushrooms, quartered ( about...

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Fettuccine with Tomato Cream Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fettuccine with Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes4 cloves garlic8 ounces cream cheese1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves,...

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Franks and Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Franks and Rice

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

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Summertime Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Summertime Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup white vinegar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Chickpea and Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Chickpea and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 -2 garlic cloves, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons...

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