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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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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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Onion and Garlic Linguini

Ingredients: 2 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup...

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Creamy Pesto Pasta
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Creamy Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces dried rigatoni pasta1 onions, chopped ( about 6 ounces)5 garlic cloves,...

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Carol's Killer Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Carol’s Killer Pasta

Ingredients: 1 large yellow onions, chopped6 -10 cloves garlic, minced ( large cloves)2 stalks...

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Oh so Tasty Rice
< 15 minsFor 1 or 2Pasta

Oh so Tasty Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 onions3 slices streaky bacon8 mushrooms125 g fresh spinach1 cup...

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Rice Croquettes
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, cooled1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butter, softened2 eggs,...

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Low sodiumPastarice and grains

Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 kg peeled potatoes, boiled1 teaspoon butter ( generous, about 50grs.)1 eggs, battered3/4...

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Veggie  Marinara Sauce
Low proteinPastarice and grains

Veggie Marinara Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cauliflower, cut into 1/4 inch dice1 1/4 cups zucchini, cut...

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Mirj's Foolproof Microwave Rice - Perfect Every Time!
PastaRicerice and grains

Mirj’s Foolproof Microwave Rice – Perfect Every Time!

Ingredients: 1 cup rice ( I like Basmati, or Persian)2 cups water1 dash salt...

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You Won't Be Single for Long Vodka Cream Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

You Won’t Be Single for Long Vodka Cream Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, minced2 shallots, minced1...

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Curry Leaf Rice
< 60 minsPastaRice

Curry Leaf Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups basmati rice, cooked3 tablespoons virgin olive oil30 curry leaves, finely minced...

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Vegetable Ratatouille With Pasta
Pastarice and grainsVegetables

Vegetable Ratatouille With Pasta

Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into about 1/2-inch squares3 large onions, coarsley chopped1/2 cup olive...

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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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Fettuccine With Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce
Pastarice and grainsTomatoes

Fettuccine With Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/4 lb pancetta, cut into 1/4 inch slices3...

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Farfalle With Pesto
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Farfalle With Pesto

Ingredients: 1 lb farfalle pasta1/2 cup pine nuts4 garlic cloves3 cups fresh basil leaves1...

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Caribbean Rice
CaribbeanPastaRice

Caribbean Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups hot cooked rice1 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments8 ounces canned...

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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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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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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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Yerushalmi Kugel
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Yerushalmi Kugel

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages thin egg noodles4 eggs1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons ground black...

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Pasta With Creamy Garlic and Walnut Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta With Creamy Garlic and Walnut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream1 cup walnut halves, toasted cooled3/4 cup romano cheese,...

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Crispy Wheatberry Salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

Crispy Wheatberry Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup wheat berries1 red peppers1 yellow peppers4 medium tomatoes1/2 English cucumbers2 garlic...

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Italian Creamy Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces wide egg noodles1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened1/2 cup...

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Farfalle With Prosciutto
Main dishPastarice and grains

Farfalle With Prosciutto, Spinach, Pine Nuts and Raisins

Ingredients: 1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup boiling water1/2 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced10...

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Long Grain ricePastaRice

Steamed Ginger Rice with Snow Peas

Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice3 cups water, cold1 teaspoon ginger, Finely grated1/4 lb...

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Uncle Salvi's Congri
Main dishPastaRice

Uncle Salvi’s Congri

Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans1 lb bacon1 onions, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1/4...

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Guilt-free alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

Guilt-free alfredo

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4...

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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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Sausage Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Sausage Pasta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil3 cups marinara sauce1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon sage1 tablespoon...

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Pastarice and grainsVegetables

Pasta with Mushrooms, Ham and Peas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions1 lb white mushrooms, quartered ( about...

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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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Wild Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Wild Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 cup brown and wild rice mix1 cup diced onions1/2 cup diced celery1/2...

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Orzo With Saffron and Romano Cheese
PastaRicerice and grains

Orzo With Saffron and Romano Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup shallots, finely...

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Orzo With Parsley and Lemon
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Orzo With Parsley and Lemon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb orzo pastacoarse salt1 tablespoon olive oil2 large lemons, zest ofblack pepper1/4...

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Low Carb Garlic Cheesebread (Yes Low-Carb)
AppetizersBreadsPasta

Low Carb Garlic Cheesebread (Yes Low-Carb)

Ingredients: 2 slices low-carb breadmayonnaiseminced garlic (my choice) or garlic spray, to taste (...

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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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Spaetzels
EuropeanPastarice and grains

Spaetzels

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup water1/4...

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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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Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa1 1/2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained1 1/2...

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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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Pineapple Fried Rice With Sprimp and Ham
PastaRicerice and grains

Pineapple Fried Rice With Sprimp and Ham

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil2 eggs, slightly beaten ( can use more)2 slices bacon, coarsely...

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Walnut Ham Linguine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Walnut Ham Linguine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine or 1 (16 ounce) packages thin spaghetti2 -4...

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Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cherries
PastaRicerice and grains

Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cherries

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) packages fast-cooking long grain and wild rice blend (...

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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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Spaetzle in Sage Brown Butter
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Spaetzle in Sage Brown Butter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole milk, cold3 large eggs1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon salt2 cups...

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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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Persian-Style Basmati Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Persian-Style Basmati Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 small onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional)1/2 cup slivered...

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Basil Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Basil Fried Rice

Ingredients: 30 ml oil1 clove garlic, finely chopped ( increase to suit tastes)1 -3...

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Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and 'Cream'
ItalianPastarice and grains

Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and ‘Cream’

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced ( or more)1...

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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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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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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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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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Donny's Asian Noodles
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Donny’s Asian Noodles

Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon sesame oil6 cloves garlic2 teaspoons grated ginger2 cups...

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Linguini Alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguini Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 cup butter2 cups heavy cream4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup romano cheese, grated...

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Spinach and Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Spinach and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely chopped peeled gingerroot1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup rice vinegar or...

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Mexican-style Fresh Tomatoes and Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Mexican-style Fresh Tomatoes and Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes1/3 cup thinly sliced red onions1 (4 1/2...

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Gingered Cream Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Gingered Cream Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon...

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Perfect Pilaf Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Perfect Pilaf Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice ( white)5 cups water1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons turmeric1 bay...

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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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