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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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Garlic-Almond-Sherry Rice with Saffron
PastaRicerice and grains

Garlic-Almond-Sherry Rice with Saffron

Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup water3 teaspoons sherry...

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Fettuccine with Tomato Cream Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fettuccine with Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes4 cloves garlic8 ounces cream cheese1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves,...

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Whole Spice Basmati Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Whole Spice Basmati Pilaf

Ingredients: 250 g basmati rice75 g butter1 large onions, finely chopped1 sprig thyme1 bay...

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Wild Rice Pilaf With Cashews
PastaRicerice and grains

Wild Rice Pilaf With Cashews

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/3 cup chopped onions1 cup long grain and wild rice blend2...

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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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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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Soup for Sick Days (Aka Poor Man's Polenta)
Low proteinPastarice and grains

Soup for Sick Days (Aka Poor Man’s Polenta)

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal (not a cornmeal mix) or 1 cup white cornmeal...

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Mexican Yellow Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Mexican Yellow Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 -2 teaspoon ground achiote...

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Baked Mushroom Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Baked Mushroom Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked white rice1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom...

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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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Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
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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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Picnic Salad
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Picnic Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked pasta, drained and rinsed in cold water ( I like...

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Tasty Spanish Oven Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Tasty Spanish Oven Rice

Ingredients: 1 Spanish onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, finely minced2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder4...

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Summertime Pasta Salad
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Summertime Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup white vinegar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Oriental Noodle Salad
AsianPastarice and grains

Oriental Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces no yolk noodles ( large or your preference)3 large carrots6 ounces...

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Herbed Basmati Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Herbed Basmati Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon instant minced garlic1 cup basmati rice2 cups chicken...

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Paula Deen's Tomato Grits
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Paula Deen’s Tomato Grits

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 1/4 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 cup quick-cooking grits1/2 cup butter,...

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Artichoke Couscous
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Artichoke Couscous

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 (12 ounce) cans vegetable broth2 cups israeli couscous24 large cooked...

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Low-Fat Fettuccine
EuropeanItalianPasta

Low-Fat Fettuccine

Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese ( cubed)1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese4 tablespoons...

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Mexican Rice-Side Dish
PastaRicerice and grains

Mexican Rice-Side Dish

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup long grain white rice1/4 cup green onions, chopped1/2...

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Brie and Green Chilie Sauce for Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Brie and Green Chilie Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon minced shallots1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup chicken stock or...

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Quick Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Quick Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages angel hair pasta2 ripe tomatoes, diced4 -6 tablespoons olive...

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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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3 Cheese Pasta Bake
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

3 Cheese Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 12 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained10 3/4 ounces cream of mushroom soup1...

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Rice - Staple Dish of India
AsianIndianPasta

Rice – Staple Dish of India

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup kolam rice ( basmati rice should...

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Pink Vodka Sauce with Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Pink Vodka Sauce with Pasta

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter4 shallots, sliced thin2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped2 tablespoons fresh...

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Garlic Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, pressed1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 (15...

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Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
DessertPastaRice

Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk1 pinch salt5 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla5...

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Doughnuts
BreadsGrainsPasta

Doughnuts

Ingredients: 75 g plain flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon corn oil1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Cool Mexican Pasta Salad
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Cool Mexican Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta1 (8 ounce) jars salsa ( chunky-mild, med. or hot)3...

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Rice Souffle
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice Souffle

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups...

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Greek Spinach and Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Greek Spinach and Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups uncooked rice1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes2 1/2 teaspoons fresh...

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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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Lasagna the Lazy Way
Main dishPastarice and grains

Lasagna the Lazy Way

Ingredients: 1 lb small shell pasta or 1 lb elbow macaroni1 lb ground turkey15...

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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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easy tomato vinaigrette pasta

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

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Vermicelli with Poblano
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Vermicelli with Poblano

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons cooking oil1 medium white onions, in slices1 clove garlic, minced3 toasted...

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Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons oil2 lbs ground beef14 ounces carrots, slivered12 ounces onions, chopped14 ounces...

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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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Quick and Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

Quick and Easy Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter2 garlic cloves, chopped1 1/4 cups light cream, divided8 ounces fettuccine,...

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Ww Vegetable With Alfredo Sauce
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Ww Vegetable With Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag frozen mixed vegetables1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups nonfat milk1/4...

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Basic Soft Polenta
GrainsPastarice and grains

Basic Soft Polenta

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal4 cups chicken stock3 tablespoons unsalted butter Directions: Bring the stock...

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Fettuccine Margherita
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fettuccine Margherita

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons unsalted butter12 ounces sliced mushrooms4...

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Chickpea and Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Chickpea and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 -2 garlic cloves, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons...

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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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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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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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PastaRicerice and grains

Smoked Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped2...

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Bacon Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bacon Pasta

Ingredients: 12 -15 slices bacon1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 garlic cloves16 ounces cooked drained...

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Quinoa Corn Salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa Corn Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups quinoa, thoroughly rinsed2 cups fresh corn...

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Mizithra Browned Buttered Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Mizithra Browned Buttered Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1 cup butter3/4 lb mizithra cheese, grated Directions: Cook pasta in...

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Pasta con Noce
Main dishNorth americanPasta

Pasta con Noce

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed1 cup olive oil1 cup finely diced onions3/4 cupchopped walnuts...

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Bulghur Pilav
GrainsPastarice and grains

Bulghur Pilav

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 pinch salt & freshly ground black...

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Pearl's Curried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Pearl’s Curried Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup frozen mixed vegetables2 cups cooked rice, cooled1/4 cup...

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Peanut Butter and Ginger Noodles
Main dishPastarice and grains

Peanut Butter and Ginger Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces organic whole wheat noodles ( I used flat noodles)1/2 cup peanut...

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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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Orzo Greek Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Orzo Greek Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked orzo pasta3/4 teaspoon lemon zest1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon...

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Lazy Cabbage Rolls
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Lazy Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 head cabbage1 lb ground beef6 slices bacon1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Penne with Sausage
PastaPennerice and grains

Penne with Sausage

Ingredients: 4 fresh hot Italian sausages1 clove garlic, minced1/4 cup dry white wine1 teaspoon...

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