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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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Creamy Pea Risotto
PastaRicerice and grains

Creamy Pea Risotto

Ingredients: 1 onions2 teaspoons oil1 1/2 cups rice1/2 cup apple juice1 1/2-2 cups stock1/2...

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Annato Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Annato Rice

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups water2 teaspoons granulated chicken bouillon or 2 chicken bouillon cubes1...

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Pasta With Spiced Tomato Basil Sauce
ItalianPastarice and grains

Pasta With Spiced Tomato Basil Sauce

Ingredients: 6 plum tomatoes, chopped2 cups basil, coarsely chopped3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped6 anchovy...

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Pasta Amatriciana

Ingredients: 1/4 lb pancetta, chopped2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, mincedred pepper...

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Easy Orange Couscous
GrainsPastarice and grains

Easy Orange Couscous

Ingredients: 250 ml orange juice1/4 teaspoon cinnamon250 g couscous40 g sultanas25 ml olive oil30...

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Cashew Raisin Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Cashew Raisin Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/8 cup margarine3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice1/2 onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped carrots1/2 cup...

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Dream Mushroom- Vegetable Broth Pulao(Pilaf) With Parsley and Yogurt
Lunch/snacksPastaRice

Dream Mushroom- Vegetable Broth Pulao(Pilaf) With Parsley and Yogurt

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, washed and drained1 (425 g) cans mushrooms, washed,drained and...

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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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Pastina With Milk and Eggs
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pastina With Milk and Eggs

Ingredients: 6 cups milk ( I have been using 1%)10 ounces Italian pastina3 eggs,...

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Country Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Country Rice

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chicken stock, made without salt or fat1/3 cup green onions, chopped1...

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Sweet Noodle Kugel

Ingredients: 1 lb broad egg noodles3/4 cup dried fruit, chopped1/2 cup sugar5 tablespoons margarine4...

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Chile-Cheese Grits
GrainsPastarice and grains

Chile-Cheese Grits

Ingredients: 6 cups water1 1/2 cups grits, uncooked2 teaspoons salt3 eggs, beaten ( can...

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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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Seven Layer Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Seven Layer Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) cups uncooked bow tie pasta2 cups broccoli florets2 medium tomatoes,...

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Bulgur Wheat Pilaf
GrainsPastarice and grains

Bulgur Wheat Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cracked bulgur wheat1 1/2 cups boiling water1 tablespoon olive oil1 red...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

4-Cheese Summer Pasta Supper

Ingredients: 1/2 lb linguine2 medium zucchini, cut in narrow strips2 cups kraft 4 cheese...

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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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Fruit and Nut Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Fruit and Nut Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons pine nuts1/2 cup...

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Lemon Orzo Soup
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Lemon Orzo Soup

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup water1 cup orzo pasta1...

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Dorothy's Baked Mostaccioli
Main dishPastarice and grains

Dorothy’s Baked Mostaccioli

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, skin removed1 green peppers, cored and thinly sliced1 medium...

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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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Rice Ring
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice Ring

Ingredients: butter, for coating mold1 1/2 cups rice, cooked,steamed dry and buttered Directions: Butter...

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Curried Couscous
FruitPastarice and grains

Curried Couscous

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 shallots, minced1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon curry powder1 1/2...

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Orzo and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Orzo and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces orzo pasta ( cooked as direced on the package and drained)1/2...

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Brown Rice Breakfast

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked brown rice1/2 cup firm tofuolive oil4 tablespoons soy mayonnaise4 slices...

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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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German Roll Kuchen
DessertGrainsPasta

German Roll Kuchen

Ingredients: 5 cups flour3 eggs2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons salt2 cups sour cream Directions:...

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Saffron Rice With Cashews and Raisins
PastaRicerice and grains

Saffron Rice With Cashews and Raisins

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice2 1/4 cups water1 cinnamon sticks, broken in half5...

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Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Vegan Corn Dogs

Ingredients: 6 tofu hot dogs or 6 vegetarian hot dogs6 skewers1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1/2...

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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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Southwest Barley Salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

Southwest Barley Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups chicken stock3/4 cup pearl barley1 cup...

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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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White Pasta Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

White Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/3 cup Italian dressing4 ounces cream cheese2 (15 ounce) cans...

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Pasta With Mushrooms and Prosciutto
EuropeanMain dishPasta

Pasta With Mushrooms and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried red peppers3 minced garlic cloves1 1/2 cups...

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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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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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Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed6 green onions, sliced diagonally1 red peppers,...

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Herbed Orzo With Pine Nuts
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Herbed Orzo With Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 2 cups orzo pasta3 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, crushed1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted1...

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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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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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Cashew Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Cashew Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb soft tofu, mashed1/8 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon onion powder3 tablespoons vegetable oil5...

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Freaky Ladies’ Fingers (Halloween)

Ingredients: 24 blanched almonds ( halved lengthwise)red food coloring2 cups warm water1 tablespoon sugar1...

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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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Pasta with Beans and Spinach Parmesan
Low fatPastarice and grains

Pasta with Beans and Spinach Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni ( 8oz)1 cup thinly sliced onions1 tablespoon minced garlic1...

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Couscous with Tomatoes and Scallion
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Couscous with Tomatoes and Scallion

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 cup chopped scallions1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne...

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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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Vegetarian Rice Noodles With Seasonal Vegetables
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Vegetarian Rice Noodles With Seasonal Vegetables

Ingredients: 300 g rice noodles3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 sprigs Thai basil6 -8 cloves garlic,...

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Penne With Tomato-Cream Sauce
PastaPennerice and grains

Penne With Tomato-Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 medium garlic cloves5 tablespoons olive oil2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoessalt and...

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Brown Rice Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Brown Rice Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown rice1 red capsicums, chopped1 green capsicum, chopped3 spring onions,...

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Beef Orzo Soup
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Beef Orzo Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks or 1 1/2 lbs chuck steaks, cut into...

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Creamy Mushroom Spaghetti
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Creamy Mushroom Spaghetti

Ingredients: 400 g spaghetti6 slices vegetarian bacon250 g chestnut mushrooms or 250 g button...

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Best Chicken Tetrazzini
MeatPastaPoultry

Best Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1 teaspoon onion salt1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/8...

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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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Homemade Rice Pudding
DessertPastaRice

Homemade Rice Pudding

Ingredients: 6 cups milk1 cup white rice4 tablespoons sugarvanilla (optional)cinnamon (optional)nutmeg (optional) Directions: Wash...

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Chinese Style Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Chinese Style Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 1/3 cups instant rice3 tablespoons butter1 eggs, slightly beaten1/3 cup...

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Gnocchi
EuropeanPastarice and grains

Gnocchi

Ingredients: 4 (750 g) potatoes, unpeeled200 g plain flour ( 1 1/3 cups) Directions:...

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Kielbasa and Kale Soup
BeansPastarice and grains

Kielbasa and Kale Soup

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups chicken broth1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped kale or 1...

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Elbows And Ham Bake
Main dishPastarice and grains

Elbows And Ham Bake

Ingredients: 3 cups elbow macaroni ( COOKED)2 cups cooked and diced ham1 cup shredded...

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Fettuccine with Peas and Ham
< 15 minsPastarice and grains

Fettuccine with Peas and Ham

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup parmesan cheese6 green onions1 lb fettuccine, cooked8 ounces...

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San Francisco Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

San Francisco Rice

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons dry mustard1 1/2 teaspoons dried cilantro1 teaspoon white pepper1...

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