One-Pot White Bean and Rice Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

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A comforting, budget-friendly meal where fluffy rice and creamy white beans simmer with herbs and aromatics in a single pan. This American-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs white beans, long-grain white rice, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed white beans
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 small, finely diced yellow onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups, low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons, grated (optional) Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small yellow onion, finely diced, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant, stirring frequently.
Step 2: Add 1 cup long-grain white rice to the skillet and stir for 1 minute to coat the rice in oil. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 cups vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed, and cook uncovered for 3 minutes to heat through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese if using.