By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
84 cal · 25 min
Fry Bodi (Caribbean Green Beans)
Recipe GLPRc6602e054fcbd3
A simple and vibrant Caribbean side dish of tender green beans sautéed with sweet tomatoes, onions, and garlic in vegetable oil. This quick, wholesome preparation brings out the natural flavor of fresh beans with minimal seasoning, making it a perfect accompaniment to any Caribbean meal.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 Very ripe small tomato, finely chopped
¼ Onion, finely chopped
1 Garlic clove, crushed
200 grams Green beans, trimmed
Salt to taste
Directions
Heat the vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the chopped tomato and onion with a pinch of salt. Stir frequently and allow to soften for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables become tender and fragrant.
Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, allowing the aroma to develop.
Add the trimmed green beans and stir well to coat with the oil and aromatics. Cover the pan with a lid.
Cook covered, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the beans are tender but still maintain some firmness.
Taste and adjust the salt as needed. Serve warm.
Comments
This is a straightforward dish made from ingredients that every Charlotte supermarket stocks year-round: green beans, tomato, onion, garlic, and neutral oil. At roughly $4 to $5 for two servings, it's economical and the stated 25 minutes is realistic for a stovetop side or light meal. The recipe is low-fuss with minimal active attention needed, though it won't reheat particularly well since green beans tend to soften further on a second warming. A solid, honest recipe that fits a weeknight but works best served fresh.
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