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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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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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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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Farfalle With Goat Cheese and Roasted Peppers
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Farfalle With Goat Cheese and Roasted Peppers

Ingredients: 16 ounces farfalle pasta ( Bowtie)8 ounces goat cheese8 ounces finely diced roasted...

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BreakfastPancakes and wafflesPasta

Golden Pumpkin Waffles

Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour1 cup whole grain cornmeal or 1 cup...

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Garlic 'N Parsley Orzo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Garlic ‘N Parsley Orzo

Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta2 cloves garlic, minced ( or more)2 tablespoons olive oil1/2...

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Three Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Three Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown rice1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup mushrooms,...

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Saffron Couscous
MoroccanPastarice and grains

Saffron Couscous

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed2 tablespoons olive...

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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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Lemon Tossed Linguine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Lemon Tossed Linguine

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked linguine3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons reduced fat margarine2 tablespoons...

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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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A Simple Braided Bread
BreadsGrainsPasta

A Simple Braided Bread

Ingredients: 3 loaves frozen white bread dough ( Found in the frozen food section...

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ItalianPastarice and grains

Fettuccine With Sage Butter, Bacon and Artichokes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter1/2 cup very coarsely chopped fresh sage leaves1/2 cup cooked...

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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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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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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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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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Mixed Grains
GrainsPastarice and grains

Mixed Grains

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain brown rice1 cup wheat berries1 cup rye berries2 cups...

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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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Low sodiumPastaRice

California Rice

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked white rice4 ounces canned diced green chilies10 -12 ounces monterey...

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wheat noodle kugel with vegetables
CasserolesPastarice and grains

wheat noodle kugel with vegetables

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions, chopped2 celery ribs, sliced3 carrots, grated2 zucchini, gratedsalt...

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Bulgur Pilaf
GrainsPastarice and grains

Bulgur Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur ( cracked wheat)1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter or 2...

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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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Seven Layer Rigatoni
Main dishPastarice and grains

Seven Layer Rigatoni

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta ( 9 ounces)1 lb bulk Italian sausage1 (28...

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Barley Pilaff
EuropeanGrainsPasta

Barley Pilaff

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, chopped1 teaspoon cumin2 cups pearl barley, rinsed...

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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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Fettuccine and Feta Salad
< 15 minsPastarice and grains

Fettuccine and Feta Salad

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine pasta1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled1/4 lb fresh snow peas (...

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Mushroom Couscous
GrainsLow fatPasta

Mushroom Couscous

Ingredients: butter-flavored cooking spray4 cups fresh sliced mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1...

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Taco Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Taco Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and chopped4 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 lb angel hair...

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Linguine and Summer Vodka Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine and Summer Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 lb linguineolive oil, to taste6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped1 cup basil, firmly...

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Rustic Pasta Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rustic Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 large onions, cubed1 medium zucchini, cubed1 green peppers, cubed1 red peppers, cubed12...

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Jamaica Mistake Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Jamaica Mistake Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 900 g penne or 900 g corkscrew macaroni2 (13 fluid ounce) bottles jamaica...

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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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Supreme Oven Rice
Long Grain ricePastaRice

Supreme Oven Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked long grain rice3 1/2 cups water1/3 cup cooking oil1/2 cup...

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Eggs Foo Yung - Oz Style
PastaRicerice and grains

Eggs Foo Yung – Oz Style

Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten1 pinch five-spice powder3 tablespoons olive oil4 shallots, sliced1 clove garlic,...

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Artichoke Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Artichoke Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 16 ounces farfalle pasta6 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered ( reserve liquid)1/4 lb mushrooms,...

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Green Rice
CaribbeanPastarice and grains

Green Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup green onions, chopped1 cup fresh parsley, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Tomato Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rotini noodles2 cups chopped tomatoes2 green onions ( chopped)2 garlic...

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Hot and Zingy Chex Mix
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Hot and Zingy Chex Mix

Ingredients: 3 cups Rice Chex3 cups Corn Chex3 cups Wheat Chex1 cup pretzels1 tablespoon...

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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 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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Risotto
< 30 minsPastaRice

Risotto

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

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Spicy Mexican Rice and Corn With Beans
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Spicy Mexican Rice and Corn With Beans

Ingredients: 2 cups white rice1/2 cup wild rice2 1/2 cups corn2 1/2 cups beans,...

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Avocado and Walnut Risotto
Main dishPastaRice

Avocado and Walnut Risotto

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil25 g butter1 large chopped onions3 cloves crushed...

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Chinese Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Chinese Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups snow peas250 g rice vermicelli1 red peppers, sliced thin1/2 English...

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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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Pressure Cooker Rice
Low proteinPastaRice

Pressure Cooker Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup rice2 1/2 cups watersalt Directions: Pour 1 cup water in the...

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Kiddie Macaroni Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Kiddie Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb cellantani pasta, cooked, drained and cooled or 1 lb fiore pasta...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

gnocchi with cheese, prosciutto and basil

Ingredients: 1 lb gnocchi ( fresh or frozen is best)2 -4 cloves garlic6 -10...

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Improved Gluten Free Pasta
ItalianPastarice and grains

Improved Gluten Free Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup tapioca flour1/4 cup sweet rice flour1 tablespoon potato starch1/3 cup cornstarch1/3...

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Jean's Baked Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Jean’s Baked Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice3/4 cup butter1/4 cup onions, chopped fine or 3 -4...

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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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Mexican Chex Mix
AppetizersPastarice and grains

Mexican Chex Mix

Ingredients: 8 cups Corn Chex4 cups corn chips2 cups bite-size cheese crackers1 (3 1/2...

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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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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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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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Chicken Pasta Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
Pastarice and grainsSalads

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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Cilantro-Lime Rice
North americanPastaRice

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown rice ( or white)1 teaspoon lime zest, minced1 -2...

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Bleu Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Bleu Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( I like ditallini)1 lb chicken3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Spaghetti a La Carbonara
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Spaghetti a La Carbonara

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup pancetta1 teaspoon red pepper...

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