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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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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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Wild Rice Casserole
OvenPastarice and grains

Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef consomme1...

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Avocado and Walnut Risotto
Main dishPastaRice

Avocado and Walnut Risotto

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil25 g butter1 large chopped onions3 cloves crushed...

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Ukrainian Varenyky With Onion Butter (Perogies)
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Ukrainian Varenyky With Onion Butter (Perogies)

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt, to taste2 teaspoons cooking...

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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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Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Main dishPastarice and grains

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 lbs spinach, finely...

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Bacon and Pepper Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bacon and Pepper Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 lb sliced bacon, diced2 medium onions, halved and sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Mother Hubbard's Soup
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Mother Hubbard’s Soup

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans vegetables ( At least two of the following –...

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Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad
PastaRicerice and grains

Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped fresh cranberries1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail1 tablespoon sugar2 cloves garlic,...

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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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Bow Tie Pasta With Broccoli and Tomatoes
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Tie Pasta With Broccoli and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter4 minced garlic cloves8 ounces bow tie pasta3...

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Pizza Dough
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast ( or fresh)1 teaspoon honey1 cup...

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Cheesy Broccoli-Rice Bake
PastaRicerice and grains

Cheesy Broccoli-Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of broccoli soup, undiluted1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Baked Couscous with Tomatoes
GrainsPastarice and grains

Baked Couscous with Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup minced onions2 cups uncooked couscous1 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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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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Linguine With Fresh Puttanesca Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine With Fresh Puttanesca Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes, finely chopped1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped2 tablespoons...

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Easy Indonesian Fried Rice (Bumbu Nasi Goreng)
Main dishPastaRice

Easy Indonesian Fried Rice (Bumbu Nasi Goreng)

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups cooked rice, cooled ( any kind, I like Jasmine)3 tablespoons...

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Hungarian Nockerl

Ingredients: 3 cups flour1 cup cold water2 eggs1/2 teaspoon saltbutter Directions: Add the water,...

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Fettuccine With Dried Tomatoes and Olives
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fettuccine With Dried Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients: 2/3 lb fettuccine1/4 cup olive oil3/4 cup dried tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup black olives,...

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Garfield's Lasagna
LasagnaPastarice and grains

Garfield’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 cups ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup chopped fresh...

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Kids Love Trail Mix Too!
FruitLunch/snacksPasta

Kids Love Trail Mix Too!

Ingredients: 15 ounces Cheerios toasted oat cereal2 (9 ounce) boxes fruit snacks ( 100%vitamin...

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Pasta Fazool
Low fatPastarice and grains

Pasta Fazool

Ingredients: 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, not sauce1 cup water1 (19 ounce) cans...

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Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages fettuccine pasta1 lb bacon, sliced and diced1 1/4 lbs...

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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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Linguine With Braised Garlic and Balsamic Vinegar
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine With Braised Garlic and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 garlic cloves, diced1 lb linguine3 tablespoons butter...

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Spinach Feta Orzo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Spinach Feta Orzo

Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta2 teaspoons olive oil1 small onions, finely chopped7 ounces frozen...

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Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Noodle
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Noodle

Ingredients: 100 g rice noodles or 100 g vermicelli2 cups Chinese cabbage1 cup bean...

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Pesto Farro With Cherry Tomatoes
GrainsLunch/snacksPasta

Pesto Farro With Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 280 g cracked farro ( can be substituted with barley)3/4-1 cup pesto sauce500...

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Vegan Pasta Amatriciana
ItalianMain dishPasta

Vegan Pasta Amatriciana

Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce ( Prego basil and garlic is good)6 leaves basil2...

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Basmati Rice With Basil and Mint
PastaRicerice and grains

Basmati Rice With Basil and Mint

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice2 teaspoons canola oil2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger2 garlic...

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Rigatoni Campagnolo
< 60 minsPastarice and grains

Rigatoni Campagnolo

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup minced yellow onions1...

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Quinoa With Pistachios
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa With Pistachios, Parsley and Mint

Ingredients: 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled1 cup quinoa1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste1/4 cup...

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Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise2/3 cup ranch dressing1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried thymeblack pepper1...

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Linguine and Summer Vodka Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine and Summer Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 lb linguineolive oil, to taste6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped1 cup basil, firmly...

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Chicken Noodle Soup and Dumplings
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken Noodle Soup and Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 cup skim milk1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder4 tablespoons vegetable...

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Asian Pasta Plus
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Asian Pasta Plus

Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta or 8 ounces other pastas3 tablespoons vegetable oil2...

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Creamy Pancetta Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Creamy Pancetta Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 lb trimmed pancetta, diced1 large red onions, chopped1 3/4 cups half-and-half3 cups...

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Yellow Kugel (Aka Sweet Noodle Pudding)
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Yellow Kugel (Aka Sweet Noodle Pudding)

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water1/2 cup margarine3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons salt16 ounces...

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A Duet of Pasta and Cheese
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

A Duet of Pasta and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon buttersalt...

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Penne and Meatballs with Red Pepper Sauce
PastaPennerice and grains

Penne and Meatballs with Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken2/3 cup breadcrumbs1 eggs1/4 teaspoon cumin1/4 teaspoon instant minced garlic...

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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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Linguine With Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine With Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Ingredients: 1 slice day old hearty white bread, torn2 tablespoons olive oil, divided6 garlic...

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Pasta With Lemon Zucchini Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Pasta With Lemon Zucchini Sauce

Ingredients: 13 ounces farfalle pasta or 13 ounces other pastas4 small zucchini2 small yellow...

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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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Aglio e Olio
Main dishPastarice and grains

Aglio e Olio

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil6 cloves...

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Thai Noodles With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Thai Noodles With Spicy Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces linguine4 tablespoons sesame oil1/2 cup green onions, chopped1 cup finely shredded...

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Kittencal's Greek Couscous
GreekPastarice and grains

Kittencal’s Greek Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use a garlic flavored broth for this)...

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Barley Stroganoff Stew
Main dishPastarice and grains

Barley Stroganoff Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat1/3 cup diced onions1 clove garlic, minced1 (10 ounce)...

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Popcorn With Rosemary Infused Oil
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Popcorn With Rosemary Infused Oil

Ingredients: 1 cup popcornsalt1 cup olive oil5 -6 sprigs fresh rosemary ( each about...

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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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Solo Sweet Onion Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Solo Sweet Onion Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)1 clove garlic, diced1/3 cup onions, diced1/3 cup uncooked...

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Slum Gullion
Main dishMeatPasta

Slum Gullion

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (15 ounce) cans crushed...

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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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Saffron Basmati Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Saffron Basmati Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cinnamon sticks5 green cardamom pods5 whole cloves1 cup white...

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Josh's Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Josh’s Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta4 slices bacon1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup half-and-half1/4 onions, chopped Directions:...

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Chilled Somen Noodles (Hiyashi Somen)
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Chilled Somen Noodles (Hiyashi Somen)

Ingredients: 1 cup dashi ( Japanese bonito stock, available as instant granules or make...

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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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Gnocchi With Zucchini
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Gnocchi With Zucchini

Ingredients: 300 g yellow zucchini1 garlic cloves, crushed2 tablespoons olive oil150 ml cream50 g...

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Elbow macaroniPastarice and grains

Macaroni Bake (Low Cal)

Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni, cooked1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons margarine1/4 cup flour2 cups skim milk2...

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AppetizersGrainsPasta

Savory Cracker Bites

Ingredients: 2 (10 1/2 ounce) boxes Ritz Bits mini cheese crackers1/2 cup vegetable oil1...

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