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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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Orecchiette With Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Main dishPastarice and grains

Orecchiette With Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients: 2 bunches broccoli rabe, stalks trimmed and quartered crosswise12 ounces dried orecchiette3 tablespoons...

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Pasta Caponati
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Caponati

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( I prefer small pasta for this dish, such as...

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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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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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Crazy Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Crazy Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, diced small12 mushrooms, sliced4 artichoke hearts, quartered8...

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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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Vegetable Pasta Salad
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Vegetable Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 zucchini, cubed1 eggplants, cubed1 red onions, chopped1 green capsicum, chopped1 clove garlic,...

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Basil Fettuccine (Pasta Noodle Recipe)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Basil Fettuccine (Pasta Noodle Recipe)

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 eggs1 teaspoon olive oil2...

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Pasta with Mushrooms, Ham and Peas

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

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Quick "Spanish" Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Quick “Spanish” Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup instant rice1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/4 cup corn ( frozen...

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Paula's Easy Lasagna
Low cholesterolPastarice and grains

Paula’s Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: noodles ( zita, spaghetti, lasagne, etc your choice)1 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1...

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Easy Oven Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Easy Oven Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups rice4 cups water3 packages chicken bouillon granules2 tablespoons good quality olive...

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Bulgur Salad
AsianPastarice and grains

Bulgur Salad

Ingredients: 115 g bulgur wheat115 g mange-touts peas2 spring onions2 ripe tomatoes115 g cucumbers3...

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Toasted Quinoa (Or Barley) Pilaf
GrainsPastarice and grains

Toasted Quinoa (Or Barley) Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped6 garlic cloves, minced ( 1 tablespoon minced)1 tablespoon...

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Popovers
BreadsGrainsPasta

Popovers

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 cup flour1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Heat oven to 450*.Grease...

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Aunt Helen's Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Aunt Helen’s Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3/4 cup birds nest angel hair pasta ( broken up into...

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Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
ItalianPastarice and grains

Classic Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccineboiling watersalt1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup soft butterfresh ground black pepper1/4...

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Chicken Pasta Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
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Chicken Pasta Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups gemelli pasta ( twists)1 1/2 cups cubed smoked cooked chicken3/4...

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Sweet Southern Cornbread Ala Nita
BreadsGrainsPasta

Sweet Southern Cornbread Ala Nita

Ingredients: 2 cups white lily self-rising cornmeal mix or 2 cups martha white hot...

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Basmati Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Basmati Pilaf

Ingredients: 500 g basmati rice100 g butter1 large onions, chopped1 sprig fresh thyme2 bay...

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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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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...

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Garlic Rotelle
Main dishPastarice and grains

Garlic Rotelle

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked and drained rotelle pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1/4...

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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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Hungarian Nockerl

Ingredients: 3 cups flour1 cup cold water2 eggs1/2 teaspoon saltbutter Directions: Add the water,...

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Perfect  Rice Every  Time (Microwave)
Long Grain ricePastaRice

Perfect Rice Every Time (Microwave)

Ingredients: 3 cups long grain rice6 cups water2 tablespoons butter (optional) Directions: Place three...

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Upside-Down Fettuccine Bake
Main dishPastarice and grains

Upside-Down Fettuccine Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casing removed1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (...

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Royal Thai Rice
AsianLow cholesterolPasta

Royal Thai Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup mahatma jasmine rice1 1/2 cups chicken broth1/4 cup chopped green onions2...

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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...

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Sweet Golden Cornbread
BreadsGrainsPasta

Sweet Golden Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 cups yellow cornmeal2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar8 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon...

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Hot Buttered Garlic Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Hot Buttered Garlic Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 cup buttersalt or pepper8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to directions3 garlic...

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Hawaiian Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Hawaiian Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups rice2 1/2 cups chicken stock3/4 cup diced canned pineapple1 cup...

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Zesty Italian Pasta Bean Salad
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Zesty Italian Pasta Bean Salad

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

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Sausage Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Sausage Pasta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil3 cups marinara sauce1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon sage1 tablespoon...

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Spicy Black Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Spicy Black Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2...

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Spinach and Cheese Rice With  Mushrooms
PastaRicerice and grains

Spinach and Cheese Rice With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil3 tablespoons butter1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic ( or to...

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Pasta With Tomatoes
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta With Tomatoes, Black Olives and Capers

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine1 tablespoon olive oil3 medium garlic cloves,...

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Pesto Pasta With Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Pesto Pasta With Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil, firmly packed1/2 cup fresh parsley1/2 cup parmesan cheese3 large...

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Orzo With Spinach and Pine Nuts
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Orzo With Spinach and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pine nuts1 teaspoon margarine1 garlic cloves, minced1 3/4 cups water3/4 cup...

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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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Steamed Rice
Long Grain ricePastaRice

Steamed Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice1 3/4 cups watersalt (optional) Directions: Rinse rice well.Combine...

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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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Bow Tie Pasta With Broccoli and Tomatoes
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Tie Pasta With Broccoli and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter4 minced garlic cloves8 ounces bow tie pasta3...

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Heavenly Goddess Scallop Scampi
< 15 minsMain dishPasta

Heavenly Goddess Scallop Scampi

Ingredients: 20 large shrimp ( 5-6 per person)20 large sea scallops ( 5-6 per...

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Cilantro Pesto
Condimentsetc.Pasta

Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients: 1 ounce mild green chilies1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted2 teaspoons minced garlic2...

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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...

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Lemon Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Lemon Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine4 celery ribs, sliced6 green onions, chopped3...

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Low Fat Italian Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Low Fat Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients: fat-free Italian salad dressing1 cup water1 zucchini1 roma tomatoes1/2 onions2 cloves garlic1/2 chopped...

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Ellen's Yummy Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Ellen’s Yummy Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( speghetti, fusilli, spirals)1 bottle wishbone robusto Italian dressingMcCormick Salad...

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2 Tomato Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

2 Tomato Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 500 g pasta ( I like bow shapes)4 slices bacon2 medium red peppers100...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine with Garlic, Herbs and Lemon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon lemons, zest of,...

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Tomato Basil Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Tomato Basil Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages fresh fettuccine1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/4...

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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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12 minute pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

12 minute pasta

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

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easy tomato vinaigrette pasta

Ingredients: 4 medium vine ripe tomatoes, diced2 teaspoons italian seasoning2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon...

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Dianne's Pasta Salad
< 60 minsPastarice and grains

Dianne’s Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) containers sour cream1 (16 ounce) jars mayonnaise1 envelope of dry...

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Fu Manchu fried rice
Long Grain ricePastaRice

Fu Manchu fried rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 eggs, beaten6 green onions, sliced4 ounces boneless skinless chicken...

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Pasta Salad With Mozzarella
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Pasta Salad With Mozzarella, Olives and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes4 large ripe tomatoes,...

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Low sodiumPastarice and grains

Pasta Fresca

Ingredients: 4 cups tomatoes, chopped ripe8 basil leaves, large2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon extra...

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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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