One-Pan Rice and Black Bean Fried Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

Transform leftover rice into a vibrant, protein-packed meal with minimal cleanup. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup, cooked and cooled brown rice
• 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained black beans
• 1 cup, frozen peas and carrots
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2, sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup cooled cooked brown rice, 1 can rinsed black beans, and 1 cup frozen peas and carrots. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are heated through.
4. Step 4: Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Pour over rice mixture and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld and rice is heated through.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.