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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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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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orecchiette with olive sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

orecchiette with olive sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb orecchiette1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted3 anchovy fillets1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped1...

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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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Lebanese Bulgur
GrainsPastarice and grains

Lebanese Bulgur

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1 cup...

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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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Creamy Pancetta Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Creamy Pancetta Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 lb trimmed pancetta, diced1 large red onions, chopped1 3/4 cups half-and-half3 cups...

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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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Lazy Man Pierogies
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Lazy Man Pierogies

Ingredients: 1 bag egg noodles, cooked to pkg instructions1 jar sauerkraut, rinsed1 large onions,...

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Rice Rogers
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice Rogers

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked white rice2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1/3 cup finely...

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Chicken and Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken and Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup butter1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad...

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Chutney Rice Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Chutney Rice Salad

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chutney1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 1/4 teaspoons minced gingerroot3...

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Velvety Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Velvety Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 12 ounces al dente pasta1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1...

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Kfc Gravy
GrainsPastarice and grains

Kfc Gravy

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter shortening, melted3 tablespoons of original breading flour2 tablespoons all-purpose...

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Mixed Roasted Vegetables and Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Mixed Roasted Vegetables and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 medium green peppers or 1 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch...

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Spinach Pappardelle
Main dishPastarice and grains

Spinach Pappardelle

Ingredients: 500 g dried pappardelle pasta or 500 g other long pasta50 g butter2...

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Pesto Fettuccine With Chicken
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pesto Fettuccine With Chicken, Spinach and Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients: 18 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts ( approx. 3 med-lg chicken breasts)4 cups...

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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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Condimentsetc.Pasta

San Marzano Tomato-Basil Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans whole peeled san marzano tomatoes ( available at Italian...

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Beer Ramen
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Beer Ramen

Ingredients: 1 package ramen noodles, broken fairly small ( Throw away the ‘flavor pack’,...

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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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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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Zeppole With Anchovy
GrainsLunch/snacksPasta

Zeppole With Anchovy

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/4 ounce yeast1 pinch salt3/4 cup water16 anchovy fillets6 cups...

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Spicy Pasta With Capers and Olives
Main dishPastarice and grains

Spicy Pasta With Capers and Olives

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 1/2 ounces anchovy fillets1 small yellow onions,...

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Mithi Sevai (Sweet and Dry Vermicelli)
BreakfastDessertPasta

Mithi Sevai (Sweet and Dry Vermicelli)

Ingredients: 200 g vermicelli, broken into 1 inch pieces ( sevai)150 g sugar400 ml...

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Maple Almond Granola
BreakfastGranola and porridgePasta

Maple Almond Granola

Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats1 1/4 cups almonds, chopped coarsely3/4 cup sweetened coconut1 pinch...

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Pasta Fagioli
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped2 stalks celery, sliced thin3 -4 cloves garlic,...

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Very Veggie Lasagna
LasagnaPastarice and grains

Very Veggie Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, julienned1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices1 summer squash,...

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Chickpea Salad Sandwiches!
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches!

Ingredients: 8 slices of your favourite bread ( Whole Wheat, Rice, Spelt, Kamut, etc.)2...

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Don't Worry Be Happy Rice!!
PastaRicerice and grains

Don’t Worry Be Happy Rice!!

Ingredients: 3 cups rice, cooked and at room temp1 acorn squash, cubed and roasted...

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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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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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Perfect Pasta Salad:
Kid FriendlyPastarice and grains

Perfect Pasta Salad:

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box tri-colored pasta2 cups chopped green peppers2 cups diced tomatoes1...

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Pesto Walnut Risotto
PastaRicerice and grains

Pesto Walnut Risotto

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 cup chopped onions1 cup arborio rice4 cups chicken broth...

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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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Linguine With Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine With Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Ingredients: 1 slice day old hearty white bread, torn2 tablespoons olive oil, divided6 garlic...

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Two Sauce Lasagna
LasagnaPastarice and grains

Two Sauce Lasagna

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles1 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup...

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Amaranth (Basic Recipe)
GrainsPastarice and grains

Amaranth (Basic Recipe)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup amaranthsalt Directions: Combine water, the amaranth, and a...

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Ugali
GrainsPastarice and grains

Ugali

Ingredients: 4 cups finely ground cornmeal ( If you can find the kind that...

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Basic Cream Sauce Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Basic Cream Sauce Pasta

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked pasta ( Bow-Tie, Shells)2 tablespoons flour1/2 cup whole milk2 tablespoons...

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Pasta With Spinach and Mascarpone
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta With Spinach and Mascarpone

Ingredients: 300 g fettuccine ( or 1 box of long pasta)200 g spinach, fresh...

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Orecchiette Pasta With Peas
Main dishPastarice and grains

Orecchiette Pasta With Peas, Ham and Cream

Ingredients: 1 lb orecchiette3 tablespoons butter1 small white onions, diced ( about 1/2 cup)1/2...

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Pastarice and grainsSalads

Chinese Pasta Salad With Creamy Ginger Dressing

Ingredients: 1 lb precooked shanghai noodles1 dash sesame oil ( for noodles)1/2 lb snow...

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Gingered Spareribs With Brown Sugar and Soy
AsianMain dishPasta

Gingered Spareribs With Brown Sugar and Soy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 lbs well-trimmed pork spareribs, cut into individual ribs2 garlic...

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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 lb chopped cooked chicken meat8 tablespoons butter, softened1/4 cup cream1/2 cup grated...

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stuffed chicken breasts with penne pasta
PastaPennerice and grains

stuffed chicken breasts with penne pasta

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 lb bulk ground sausage ( jimmy dean or...

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Hot Grape-nuts Cereal
BreakfastGranola and porridgePasta

Hot Grape-nuts Cereal

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Grape-nuts cereal1/3 cup milk1 tablespoon honey Directions: Combine cereal and milk...

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Zucchini Ricotta Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Zucchini Ricotta Bake

Ingredients: 2 lbs zucchini15 ounces light ricotta cheese1/2 cup fat free egg substitute1/2 cup...

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Santa Fe Rice
Low fatPastarice and grains

Santa Fe Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups Minute Rice, uncooked1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed1...

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Italian Casserole for a Crowd
CasserolesPastarice and grains

Italian Casserole for a Crowd

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages noodles1 1/2 lbs bulk Italian sausage1 1/2 lbs ground...

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Sweet Red Pepper Ziti
Main dishPastarice and grains

Sweet Red Pepper Ziti

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup sweet red peppers, minced2 large garlic cloves, minced1/2...

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Lillian's Spring Onion and Ginger Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Lillian’s Spring Onion and Ginger Noodles

Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh thin egg noodles or 12 ounces dried thin egg noodles1...

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Macaroni Bean Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Macaroni Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 (8 ounce) packages rainbow...

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Bow Ties With Sausage
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Ties With Sausage

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled1/2 teaspoon...

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Dave's Perfect Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Dave’s Perfect Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb capellini or 1 lb spaghetti4 ounces extra virgin olive oil1/4-1/2 teaspoon...

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Goats Cheese and Roasted Peppers Risotto
Main dishPastaRice

Goats Cheese and Roasted Peppers Risotto

Ingredients: 1 1/2 liters of hot vegetable stock1 finely chopped onions2 garlic cloves, crushed250...

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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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Funny Freckle Face Pancakes
BreakfastPancakes and wafflesPasta

Funny Freckle Face Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick baking mix1 eggs1 cup milk Directions: Mix all together until...

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Capellini Carbonara
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Capellini Carbonara

Ingredients: 2 shallots, chopped fine4 slices prosciutto, chopped fine4 slices bacon, chopped fine2 tablespoons...

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Easy Creamy Pasta Parmesan
Kid FriendlyPastarice and grains

Easy Creamy Pasta Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 packet Top Ramen noodles2 cups milk3 tablespoons flourcracked pepper, to taste6 tablespoons...

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So-Easy Pasta With Fresh Herbs and Cold Tomato
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

So-Easy Pasta With Fresh Herbs and Cold Tomato

Ingredients: any kind pasta1 big tomatoes, cubed1/2 cup fresh parsley1/2 cup fresh oregano (...

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