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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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Moist Mexican Cornbread
BreadsPastaQuick breads

Moist Mexican Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes Jiffy cornbread mix1 small onions, diced finely2 cups...

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Antipasto Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 lb rotini pasta (corkscrew-shaped pastas) or 1/2 lb fusilli ( corkscrew-shaped pastas)2...

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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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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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Curried Rice With Raisins
PastaRicerice and grains

Curried Rice With Raisins

Ingredients: 1 medium onions ( valencia or sweet mayan)4 tablespoons butter ( salted)3/4 cup...

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Pastarice and grainsVegetables

Pasta Al Pesto

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta ( preferably linguine)1/4 lb peapods3 carrots, thinly slicedfresh ground black...

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Chinese Pork Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Chinese Pork Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 smoked pork chops2 cups instant rice3/4 medium onions ( diced)1/2 cup mixed...

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Spaetzle - German
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Spaetzle – German

Ingredients: 3 large eggs2 cups flour2 tablespoons butter1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Beat...

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Mediterranean Chicken Couscous
GrainsMain dishPasta

Mediterranean Chicken Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth1 (5 5/8 ounce) packages toasted pine...

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Lazy Girl's Pasta Alla Carbonara With Mushrooms (eggless)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Lazy Girl’s Pasta Alla Carbonara With Mushrooms (eggless)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spaghetti2 teaspoons olive oil500 g mushrooms, sliced ( I used cremini)3...

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Pumpkin
ItalianPastaRice

Pumpkin, Lemon and Basil Risotto

Ingredients: 2 cups butternut pumpkin, seeded and diced into 1 centimetre square cubes (...

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Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Rice
BeansMain dishPasta

Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice1/2 bell peppers, chopped1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/4 teaspoon...

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Quinoa Side Dish
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa Side Dish

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa2 cups water2 celery ribs, cut into small dice1 red peppers,...

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Chicken
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken, Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 chicken breasts, skin and fat removed14 ounces penne or...

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Nat's Fettuccine Alfredo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Nat’s Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked fettuccine pasta ( cook them al dente)1/4 lb butter2...

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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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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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Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 clove minced garlic1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger1/4 teaspoon crushed red...

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Sauteed Gnocchi
Main dishPastarice and grains

Sauteed Gnocchi

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen gnocchi2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 garlic cloves, minced1/4...

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Rice With Jalapenos
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice With Jalapenos

Ingredients: 1 cup Minute Rice, cooked2 cups sour creamsalt and pepper5 tablespoons minced jalapenos...

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Pasta Jambalaya
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1/2 cup crisco canola oil2 tablespoons butter1 small red onions, sliced into 1/4...

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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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Aussie Rice Salad
PastaRicerice and grains

Aussie Rice Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked jasmine rice1/2 cup peas1 small red onions, chopped8 ounces canned...

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Noodle Salad with Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Noodle Salad with Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked al dente and cooled thin pasta ( that’s 1 lb....

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Bow Tie Pasta With Artichokes and Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Tie Pasta With Artichokes and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 10 -12 ounces bow tie pasta8 ounces white mushrooms, cleaned and quartered1 (14...

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Quickest Pasta Supper

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil ( can be bought at most supermarkets and...

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Indian Sweet Saffron Rice With Raisins and Pistachios
PastaRicerice and grains

Indian Sweet Saffron Rice With Raisins and Pistachios

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice ( NO other substitution)2 cups water1/3 teaspoon saffron threads...

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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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Cheese And Spinach Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cheese And Spinach Fettuccine

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine10 ounces frozen chopped spinach2 cups milk1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon butter1/2...

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Quinoa Caprese
GrainsMain dishPasta

Quinoa Caprese

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa1 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth1 pint cherry tomatoes,...

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Hot or Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Hot or Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles

Ingredients: 1/3 cup peanut butter1 tablespoon sesame oil2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon green onions,...

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Ranch Style Chex Mix
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Ranch Style Chex Mix

Ingredients: 9 cups Chex cereal ( any kind, any combination)2 cups small pretzels2 cups...

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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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Rice Noodle Salad
AsianPastarice and grains

Rice Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 4 ounces thin rice noodles1/4 cup rice vinegar ( unseasoned)1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon...

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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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Louisiana Mardi Gras Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSeafood

Louisiana Mardi Gras Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked fettuccine1/4 lb butter2 tablespoons chopped garlic3 tablespoons chopped green onions1/4...

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Methodist Spaghetti Sauce
Condimentsetc.Pasta

Methodist Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb lean ground meat1 onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped10 ounces cream...

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Garlic 'N Parsley Orzo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Garlic ‘N Parsley Orzo

Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta2 cloves garlic, minced ( or more)2 tablespoons olive oil1/2...

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Low fat Creamy Pasta Primavera
Pastarice and grainsVegetables

Low fat Creamy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine1 clove garlic, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 carrots, scrubbed and diced1...

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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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Farro Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs - Giada De Laurentiis
GrainsPastarice and grains

Farro Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs – Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients: 4 cups water10 ounces cracked farro ( about 1 1/2 cups)2 teaspoons salt1...

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Bow Ties With Palamino Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Ties With Palamino Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 small onions, chopped1 banana peppers, chopped2...

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Meaty Meat Sauce for Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Meaty Meat Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 medium red onions or 1 medium white onions or 1 medium yellow...

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Pasta Salad With Mozzarella
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Pasta Salad With Mozzarella, Olives and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes4 large ripe tomatoes,...

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Easy and Simple Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Easy and Simple Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil3 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped2 tablespoons garlic, minced2 cups onions, thinly...

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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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Persian Flatbreads
BreadsGrainsPasta

Persian Flatbreads

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 cups water1 package active dry yeast ( or 1...

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Picnic Pasta and Ham Salad
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Picnic Pasta and Ham Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 lb cooked ham, cut in...

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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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Bulghur Pilav
GrainsPastarice and grains

Bulghur Pilav

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

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Orzo With Spinach and Pine Nuts
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Orzo With Spinach and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pine nuts1 teaspoon margarine1 garlic cloves, minced1 3/4 cups water3/4 cup...

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My Own Mexican Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

My Own Mexican Rice

Ingredients: 2 small green bell peppers, chopped1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon...

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AppetizersPastaRice

Sticky Balls-that would be rice

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons peanut butter1/4 cup tamari1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 -4 teaspoons...

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Blue Cheese Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Blue Cheese Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter8 -10 green onions, chopped4 ounces blue cheese1 (12 ounce) cartons...

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Algerian Rice Salad
PastaRicerice and grains

Algerian Rice Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vinegar3/4 cup salad oil1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon chopped parsley1 teaspoon...

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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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Vegetable Orzo with Yakisoba Sauce for one

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable orzo pasta2 tablespoons yakisoba sauce1 tablespoon hot sauce ( Peri-Peri,...

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Fettuccine With Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fettuccine With Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine1/2 cup chicken broth2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup shredded carrots1 cup...

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Pasta With Scallops
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Pasta With Scallops

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/4 cup finely chopped shallots1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic16 sea...

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Surprising Baked Ziti
Main dishPastarice and grains

Surprising Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ziti pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, diced6 minced garlic cloves1 cup...

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