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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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Mediterranean Pasta Bake
GreekMain dishPasta

Mediterranean Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 350 g spiral shaped pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 Spanish onions, chopped3 cloves garlic,...

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Breakfast  Bulgur
BreakfastLow proteinPasta

Breakfast Bulgur

Ingredients: 2/3 cup bulgur1 1/3 cups cold waterdried fruit, of choice choppednutscinnamon or nutmeg,...

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Low Fat Granola with Sun-Dried Fruit and Almonds
BreakfastGranola and porridgePasta

Low Fat Granola with Sun-Dried Fruit and Almonds

Ingredients: 6 cups rolled oats2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/3 cup honey3 egg...

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Orzo with Mushrooms
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Orzo with Mushrooms

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 onions, chopped1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced4 cups chicken broth2...

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Garden Pasta
Pastarice and grainsVegetarian

Garden Pasta

Ingredients: 5 tomatoes, chopped2 celery, chopped2 carrots, chopped1 medium onions, chopped8 green onions, chopped1...

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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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Orzo Summa Domae (Greek Orzo Salad)
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Orzo Summa Domae (Greek Orzo Salad)

Ingredients: 8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked1 large sweet red peppers1/4 cup kalamata olives, coarsely...

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Mediterranean Chicken Couscous
GrainsMain dishPasta

Mediterranean Chicken Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth1 (5 5/8 ounce) packages toasted pine...

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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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Arroz Verde Mexicano
PastaRicerice and grains

Arroz Verde Mexicano

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped1/2...

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Kim's Savoury Rice (Microwave)
PastaRicerice and grains

Kim’s Savoury Rice (Microwave)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 onions, chopped4 shallots, sliced3 -4 slices bacon, chopped3 cups chicken...

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Hot or Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Hot or Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles

Ingredients: 1/3 cup peanut butter1 tablespoon sesame oil2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon green onions,...

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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...

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Sopa De Fideo
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Sopa De Fideo

Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth6 bay leaves1 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon olive oil1...

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Pasta with Roast Peppers and Breadcrumbs
< 60 minsMain dishPasta

Pasta with Roast Peppers and Breadcrumbs

Ingredients: 2 red peppers, seeded and thinly sliced2 yellow peppers, seeded and thinly sliced2...

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Risotto
< 30 minsPastaRice

Risotto

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups leeks ( sliced 1/2...

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Lemon Noodles
Pastarice and grainsVegan

Lemon Noodles

Ingredients: 6 ounces dry vermicelli or 6 ounces dry angel hair pasta or 6...

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Zesty Italian Pasta Bean Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Zesty Italian Pasta Bean Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups dry spiral shaped pasta1 small fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces2...

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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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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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Whole Wheat Fettuccine With Spring Vegetables
Main dishPastarice and grains

Whole Wheat Fettuccine With Spring Vegetables

Ingredients: 6 ounces whole wheat fettuccine2 teaspoons olive oil2 shallots, thinly sliced1 teaspoon garlic,...

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Kittencal's Cabbage Roll Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Kittencal’s Cabbage Roll Casserole

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon ( can use more)1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1...

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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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Green Rice Chile Bake
PastaRicerice and grains

Green Rice Chile Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages sliced monterey jack cheese2 cups sour cream2 (4 ounce)...

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Vodka Cream Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Vodka Cream Pasta

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

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Herbed Wild Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Herbed Wild Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups wild rice3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf...

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Pasta Salad With Avocado Dressing
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Pasta Salad With Avocado Dressing

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon calorie reduced salad dressing2 tablespoons nonfat yogurt1/2 avocados, mashed ( 2...

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AppetizersPastaRice

Sticky Balls-that would be rice

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons peanut butter1/4 cup tamari1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 -4 teaspoons...

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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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Angel Hair With Tomatoes
Main dishPastarice and grains

Angel Hair With Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon minced garlic5 cups tomatoes,...

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Pilaf With Peas and Raisins
PastaRicerice and grains

Pilaf With Peas and Raisins

Ingredients: 3/4 cup long-grain white rice1/2 cup frozen peas2 tablespoons oil3 tablespoons cashews (...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara
ItalianPastarice and grains

Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara

Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta2 eggs, beaten2/3 cup cream1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 cup...

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To Die for Fettuccine Alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

To Die for Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fettuccine pasta1 cup butter1 1/2 cups heavy creamsalt and pepper1...

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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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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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PastaRicerice and grains

Garlic Rice

Ingredients: 2 ounces unsalted butter2 cloves garlic, crushed2 cups long grain rice4 cups chicken...

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Brown Rice Pilaf
Low cholesterolLow sodiumPasta

Brown Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 cups brown rice, cooked1 large onions, chopped1 tablespoon butter Directions: Prepare the...

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Creamy Chicken Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Creamy Chicken Fettuccine

Ingredients: 75 g fettuccine30 g butter1 boneless chicken breast fillets, cut into strips45 g...

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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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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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Easy Szechuan Style Linguine Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Easy Szechuan Style Linguine Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine4 tablespoons sesame oil, divided1/4 cup chopped peanuts1 tablespoon fresh ginger,...

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Angel-Hair Pasta With Coriander and Chilli
Main dishPastarice and grains

Angel-Hair Pasta With Coriander and Chilli

Ingredients: 500 g fresh angel hair pasta1/2 cup olive oil2 birds eye chiles, seeded...

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Saffron Basmati Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Saffron Basmati Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cinnamon sticks5 green cardamom pods5 whole cloves1 cup white...

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Elbow macaroniPastarice and grains

Macaroni Bake (Low Cal)

Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni, cooked1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons margarine1/4 cup flour2 cups skim milk2...

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Lunch/snacksPastaRice

Charishma’s Nutritious and Tasty “Four Greens’ Rice” T

Ingredients: 1 cup rice, washed and drained2 1/2 cups water2 green chilies, chopped (...

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Breakfast Bars
BreakfastGrainsPasta

Breakfast Bars

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats1 cup soy flour1/2 cup toasted wheat germ1/2...

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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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Cheesy Pasta Bake
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cheesy Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 5 cups pasta, cooked29 ounces spaghetti sauce1 lb ground turkey, cooked and drained1...

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Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Couscous and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, finely chopped4 sun-dried tomatoes, halved and chopped1 -2 tablespoon olive...

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Quinoa Pilaf With Dried Fruit and Pecans
GrainsMain dishPasta

Quinoa Pilaf With Dried Fruit and Pecans

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup minced onions2 cups vegetable...

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Asian Pasta Salad
< 15 minsPastarice and grains

Asian Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sliced almonds2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds1 (8 ounce) packages chinese noodles1/3...

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"Open Sesame" Noodles
AsianMain dishPasta

“Open Sesame” Noodles

Ingredients: 16 ounces vermicelli1/8 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons vegetable...

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Couscous and Feta Cakes
GrainsPastarice and grains

Couscous and Feta Cakes

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water1 cup uncooked couscous4 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 cup minced...

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Quinoa pilaf with pine nuts
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa pilaf with pine nuts

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts2 large onions, chopped8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed1...

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Lauren's Spanish Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Lauren’s Spanish Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup rice1/2 sweet onions, diced1/4 red bell peppers, diced1/2 garlic cloves, crushed1...

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Baked Rice For A Crowd
PastaRicerice and grains

Baked Rice For A Crowd

Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable stock, divided1 1/2 cups long...

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Pineapple Teriyaki Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Pineapple Teriyaki Noodles

Ingredients: 3 1/2 ounces bean thread noodles2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 tablespoon...

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Pastarice and grainsSalads

Salat Tangier

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups couscous1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups water, boiling1 red bell peppers,...

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Moist Mexican Cornbread
BreadsPastaQuick breads

Moist Mexican Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes Jiffy cornbread mix1 small onions, diced finely2 cups...

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Kittencal's Greek Couscous
GreekPastarice and grains

Kittencal’s Greek Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use a garlic flavored broth for this)...

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