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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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Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Mix Mushrooms Noodles

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil4 cloves garlic, crushed3 dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water...

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Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice Pilaf, Secret Ingredient

Ingredients: 2 cups Minute Rice1/2 cup margarine1 small onions, chopped14 ounces chicken broth1 (8...

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Stiff Porridge (Oshifima)
GrainsPastarice and grains

Stiff Porridge (Oshifima)

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups white cornmeal1 cup milk1 cup water Directions: Heat a cup...

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Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette
GrainsPastarice and grains

Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) boxes couscous1/4 cup apricot jam or 1/4 cup preserves2 tablespoons...

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curried olive canapes
AppetizersGrainsPasta

curried olive canapes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1 can chopped black olives1/2 cup green...

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Curried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Curried Rice, Bacon and Cabbage Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped6 tablespoons butter, diced and divided ( 3/4 stick)1 large...

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Low - Fat Creamy Mushroom and Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Low – Fat Creamy Mushroom and Rice

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans low-fat cream of mushroom soup1 cup beef stock1/2...

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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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Cool Pasta Salad
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Cool Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups raw pasta, twirls/spirals1 large cucumbers1 large tomatoes1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (...

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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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Mexican Cheese Grits
BreakfastGrainsPasta

Mexican Cheese Grits

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked regular grits8 ounces shredded Velveeta cheese1/2 cup milk2 large eggs2...

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Linguine With Bacon and Onions
ItalianMain dishPasta

Linguine With Bacon and Onions

Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 in. pieces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Italian Sausage With Fusilli
Main dishPastarice and grains

Italian Sausage With Fusilli

Ingredients: 4 Italian sausages2 tablespoons olive oil1 red onions, cut into wedges2 garlic cloves,...

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Krystal's Chicken Spaghetti
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Krystal’s Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients: 3 -4 chicken breasts1 (12 ounce) packages spaghetti noodles1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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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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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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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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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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Cheesy Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cheesy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 4 cups fusilli or 4 cups rotini pasta, uncooked ( corkscrew pasta)2 tablespoons...

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Pilafi  Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)
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Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter ( do not...

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Young Jewel Fried Rice (Yeung Chau Chow Faan)
< 30 minsPastaRice

Young Jewel Fried Rice (Yeung Chau Chow Faan)

Ingredients: 4 cups rice, hot, cooked1 cup roast pork, Diced1 cup shrimp, Diced, cooked1...

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Savory Cheese Muffins
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Savory Cheese Muffins

Ingredients: 2 eggs1/4 cup oil3/4 cup milk1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup unbleached flour2...

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Better Than Olive Garden Pasta Pomodoro
Main dishPastarice and grains

Better Than Olive Garden Pasta Pomodoro

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 lbs fresh garden tomatoes, medium dice ( If...

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Louisiana Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Louisiana Rice

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon2 cups uncooked white rice1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green...

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Mixed Grains Baked With Herbs
GrainsPastaRice

Mixed Grains Baked With Herbs, Vegetables and Cheese

Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable stock ( see Vegetable Stock #118875)1/2 cup barley ( regular,...

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15 Minutes Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

15 Minutes Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed3/4 cup parmesan cheese1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup...

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Garlic Soup That Cures What Ails You (Aka Hangover Soup)
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Garlic Soup That Cures What Ails You (Aka Hangover Soup)

Ingredients: 2 large heads of garlic, separated into cloves, unpeeled 6 cups browned vegetable...

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Kielbasa
Main dishPastarice and grains

Kielbasa, Pasta and Cheddar Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, sliced1/4 cup all-purpose flour1...

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Homemade Gnocchi
High calciumPastarice and grains

Homemade Gnocchi

Ingredients: 1 large baking potatoes ( 1 c mashed)2 eggs1 teaspoon salt1 cup ricotta...

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Sprouted Moong and Methi Pulao

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati long grain white rice, washed and soaked in water1/2 cup...

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Basmati Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Basmati Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 3 -5 tablespoons butter or 3 -5 tablespoons margarine1 large onions, chopped1/2-3/4 cup...

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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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Main dishPastarice and grains

Vegetable Rotini

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups rotini pasta1 (16 ounce) bags frozen mixed vegetables ( ,...

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Cheesy Vegetable Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Cheesy Vegetable Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium zucchini, sliced1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 medium zucchini, sliced1...

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Linguini with Artichokes
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguini with Artichokes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic, minced1 small onions, chopped2 ounces mushrooms, sliced1 tomatoes,...

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Creamy Parmesan Orzo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Creamy Parmesan Orzo

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 cup orzo pasta1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth1 1/4...

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Pepper Steak With Rice
BeefMeatPasta

Pepper Steak With Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups hot cooked rice1 lb lean round steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips1...

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90 Minute Wonder Or less ( Barley and Mushroom Soup)
GrainsPastarice and grains

90 Minute Wonder Or less ( Barley and Mushroom Soup)

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil3 cups sliced mushrooms1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1...

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Crazy Cinnamon Rolls
BreadsGrainsPasta

Crazy Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese, small curd1 cup margarine2 cups flourmelted buttercinnamonsugar Directions: Cream...

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Grilled Bread
BreadsGrainsPasta

Grilled Bread

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 baguette, sliced lengthwise,then cut into...

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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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Simple Sesame Soy Oriental Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Simple Sesame Soy Oriental Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 lb udon noodles or 1/2 lb soba noodles1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil2...

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Best Baked Ziti
Main dishPastarice and grains

Best Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 16 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked3 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce2 cups ricotta cheese2 cups...

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Three Pepper Pesto Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Three Pepper Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 1 large sweet red peppers, coarsely chopped1 large yellow peppers, coarsely chopped1 large...

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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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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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Tomato-Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Tomato-Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta, uncooked5 large tomatoes, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 (4 1/2...

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Arroz Verde (Green Rice)
GrainsPastarice and grains

Arroz Verde (Green Rice)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro stems ( about 1/2 oz.)1 cup tightly...

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California Club Turkey and Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

California Club Turkey and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2...

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Cherry Tomato Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cherry Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, sliced1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved1 teaspoon sugarsalt...

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Nanny's Cornbread
BreadsGrainsPasta

Nanny’s Cornbread

Ingredients: 1/3 cup lard or 1/3 cup Crisco2 cups self-rising cornmeal1/2 cup self-rising flour2...

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PastaRicerice and grains

Green Chili Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice2 cups chicken broth1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies1...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Buckwheat Pasta Noodles

Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup buckwheat flour1 large eggs1 teaspoon extra virgin olive...

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Grandpa's Puttanesca Sauce
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Grandpa’s Puttanesca Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans good crushed tomatoes3 garlic cloves, minced4 flat anchovy fillets1...

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Almond Milk
BeveragesPastarice and grains

Almond Milk

Ingredients: 1/2 cup almonds1/2 cup pure water ( and supplements, if any)3 cups warm...

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Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter ( can use oil)3 cups sliced mushrooms ( about 8-oz)1...

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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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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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Sesame Pasta Salad With Red Peppers and Snow Peas
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Sesame Pasta Salad With Red Peppers and Snow Peas

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked and drained spinach-flavoured rotelle pasta ( spiral pasta)1 cup whole...

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Banana Walnut Bread
BreadsGrainsPasta

Banana Walnut Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 1/4 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers ( about 40)2 1/4...

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