By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026

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Green Bean and Rice Casserole

Serves 6

107 cal · 30 min

Green Bean and Rice Casserole

Recipe GLPR3deb7f6ebca440

4.0(1)
Side Dish
30 min
107 cal
Servings: 6
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A simple, wholesome one-pot casserole combining tender rice with green beans and tomatoes. The onions are softened in oil to create a flavorful base, then combined with rice and vegetables for a satisfying, comforting meal that comes together in about 25 minutes.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup onion, chopped

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup uncooked rice

1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sodium green beans, drained

1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with no salt added

1 cup water

Directions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and just begins to develop light golden color, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. Stir in the uncooked rice, coating it well with the oil. Toast the rice for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant and very lightly golden.

  3. Add the drained green beans, diced tomatoes (with their liquid), and water to the pan. Stir to combine all ingredients.

  4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a lid.

  5. Simmer covered for 15-18 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 2 minutes before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Every ingredient is available at any Charlotte grocer—onion, oil, rice, canned or fresh green beans, and canned tomatoes are staples everywhere from Food Lion to Kroger. Cost per serving runs about $1.20 to $1.50 depending on whether you use fresh or frozen beans, making this genuinely cheap. The stated 30 minutes is honest if you're using canned beans and tomatoes; fresh beans push it closer to 35-40 minutes. This is a straightforward family casserole that reheats well and needs no attention once it hits the oven, though it's not particularly distinctive and fits more as a weeknight side than a centerpiece.

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