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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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Rice With Jalapenos
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice With Jalapenos

Ingredients: 1 cup Minute Rice, cooked2 cups sour creamsalt and pepper5 tablespoons minced jalapenos...

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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...

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Off the Shelf Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Off the Shelf Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb dry pasta ( I used Radiatone)1 cup onions, diced1 cup green...

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Nacho Pasta
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Nacho Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sour cream4 cups uncooked corkscrew macaroni1 (11 ounce) cans Fiesta nacho...

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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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Pepper Steak With Rice
BeefMeatPasta

Pepper Steak With Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups hot cooked rice1 lb lean round steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips1...

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Sesame Udon Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Sesame Udon Noodles

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, minced1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce3...

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Baked Polenta Fries
AppetizersPastarice and grains

Baked Polenta Fries

Ingredients: 2 (18 ounce) tubes plain polenta3 tablespoons olive oilcoarse saltpepper1 teaspoon dried Italian...

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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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Peas N Cheese Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Peas N Cheese Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked small shell pasta3 1/2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed3 cups...

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Garlic Bites
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Garlic Bites

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

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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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Peanut Sesame Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Peanut Sesame Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter1/4 cup soy sauce1/3 cup warm water2 teaspoons chopped...

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Creamy
PastaRicerice and grains

Creamy, Cheesy Mexican Rice

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies1 can whole kernel...

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Mushroom Pasta Pilaf
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Mushroom Pasta Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 small onions, chopped1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1 1/3 cups uncooked...

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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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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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Aussie Rice Salad
PastaRicerice and grains

Aussie Rice Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked jasmine rice1/2 cup peas1 small red onions, chopped8 ounces canned...

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Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Onion and Garlic Linguini

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

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Poppy Seed and Green Onion Noodles
Low sodiumPastarice and grains

Poppy Seed and Green Onion Noodles

Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups wide egg noodles1 1/2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup green onions, thinly...

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Semolina Halwa
DessertGrainsPasta

Semolina Halwa

Ingredients: 3 ounces semolina1 cup water1 cup milk3 ounces sugar1 pinch salt2 tablespoons chopped...

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Somen Noodle Salad With Ginger-Cilantro Dressing
AsianPastarice and grains

Somen Noodle Salad With Ginger-Cilantro Dressing

Ingredients: 6 ounces somen noodles2 small carrots, finely grated1/2 cup red bell peppers, diced1...

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Louisiana Dirty Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Louisiana Dirty Rice

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages brown rice2 bell peppers2 onions4 celery ribs ( tops...

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Howard's Failsafe Chicken Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Howard’s Failsafe Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 500 g spiral shaped pasta100 g green beans3 spring onions1 garlic cloves, crushed1...

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Curry Leaf Rice
< 60 minsPastaRice

Curry Leaf Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups basmati rice, cooked3 tablespoons virgin olive oil30 curry leaves, finely minced...

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Orange-Ginger Couscous
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Orange-Ginger Couscous

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated orange rind2 cups fresh orange juice1/3 cup craisins1/2 tablespoon butter...

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Garlic Quinoa
GrainsPastarice and grains

Garlic Quinoa

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons minced garlic1 cup quinoa, rinsed...

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Unstuffed Cabbage
Main dishOvenPasta

Unstuffed Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 small cabbage1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup chopped...

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Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti4 plum tomatoes ( Ripe)3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 fresh...

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Autumn Couscous
GrainsMain dishPasta

Autumn Couscous

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon...

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Yellow Fried Rice
AsianPastarice and grains

Yellow Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) packages yellow saffron rice pilaf mix1/2 cup diced chicken breasts2...

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Low sodiumPastarice and grains

Pasta with Zucchini Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 300 g penne pasta4 medium zucchini1 1/2 tablespoons butter1 medium onions, thinly sliced1...

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Pudina Pulao (Mint Pulao)
Long Grain ricePastaRice

Pudina Pulao (Mint Pulao)

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice1 teaspoon jalapenos, minced1 1/2 cups mint leaves, chopped2 bay...

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Penne with Artichoke Hearts
PastaPennerice and grains

Penne with Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 9 ounces artichoke hearts, cooked8 ounces fresh spinach, washed1 lb penne, cooked al...

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Orange Lemon Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Orange Lemon Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice1 cup fresh orange sections, diced1/2 cup fresh lemons,...

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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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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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Artichoke Hearts
FrenchMain dishPasta

Artichoke Hearts, Green Peas and Mushrooms in a Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted ( can also use canned...

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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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Vegetarian Basmati Rice Salad
PastaRicerice and grains

Vegetarian Basmati Rice Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked basmati rice, cooled1 medium red bell peppers, chopped1 medium yellow...

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Redhot Pasta
Low fatPastarice and grains

Redhot Pasta

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 teaspoon minced garlic1 (20 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1/2 cup...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Buckwheat Pasta Noodles

Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup buckwheat flour1 large eggs1 teaspoon extra virgin olive...

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Louisiana Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Louisiana Rice

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon2 cups uncooked white rice1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green...

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Seafood Alfredo
Pastarice and grainsSeafood

Seafood Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained1 (7 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained1 (7...

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Lunch/snacksPastaRice

Very Delicious Tamarind and Sesame Rice (Imli Til Ke Chawal)

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice, cleaned and washed4 cups water8 teaspoons tamarind pulp3 tablespoons...

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Mini Snack Pizzas
BreadsLunch/snacksPasta

Mini Snack Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans pillsbury refrigerated dinner rolls1 (8 ounce) jars pizza sauce4...

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Creamy Cherry Rice Layer Dessert (No-Bake)
DessertPastaRice

Creamy Cherry Rice Layer Dessert (No-Bake)

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked long-grain rice ( must be 3 cups measured after cooking,...

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Pasta Pudding
DessertPastaPuddings and mousses

Pasta Pudding

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Italian pastina1 cup heavy cream1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon butter1/8 tablespoon cinnamon...

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Better Than Olive Garden Pasta Pomodoro
Main dishPastarice and grains

Better Than Olive Garden Pasta Pomodoro

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 lbs fresh garden tomatoes, medium dice ( If...

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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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Greek Feta Bows
< 15 minsPastarice and grains

Greek Feta Bows

Ingredients: 4 cups bow tie pasta or 4 cups medium pasta shells2 tablespoons olive...

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Authentic Mexican Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Authentic Mexican Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups rice ( I use lavender infused and it does make a...

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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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Spicy Rice and Kale
PastaRicerice and grains

Spicy Rice and Kale

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups low...

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Noodle Kugel
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Noodle Kugel, Onion-Mushroom

Ingredients: 7 -8 ounces medium egg noodles5 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large onions, chopped1 lb...

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Annato Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Annato Rice

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

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Easy Egg Noodles
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Easy Egg Noodles

Ingredients: 3 cups egg noodles1/2 lb maple bacon1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup sweet onions1...

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Toby's Orzo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Toby’s Orzo

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth, plus water to make 2...

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Back to School Bars
BreakfastGrainsPasta

Back to School Bars

Ingredients: 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar1 (8 ounce) containers plain low-fat...

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Spelt with sesame and bok choy
GrainsMain dishPasta

Spelt with sesame and bok choy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil1 cup chopped onions3 cups...

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