Trinidadian Green Beans Recipe (Bodi)
These simple Trinidadian Green Beans, also called bodi, are so easy to make and so full of flavor. They are perfectly spiced with a homemade masala blend and are ready in minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Vegetable side
Cuisine: Caribbean, Trinidad
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 61kcal
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or any other vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (or any moderately spiced green chili pepper, finely chopped)
- 1 large red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoon amchar masala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- 1 pound green beans (Use fresh or frozen beans. Cut into 1-inch pieces)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ cup vegetable stock (or water)
- 1 heaping tsp curry powder
- Salt to taste
Heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, garlic and green chili peppers and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the onions and add a hefty pinch of salt. Saute the onions until they start to brown.
Add the amchar masala and the turmeric, if using. Mix well for a few seconds until the spices coat the onions.
Stir in the green beans and lemon juice, then pour in ½ cup of vegetable broth or water. Mix well, cover and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans have absorbed most of the water and are tender.
Stir in the curry powder and mix well. Add salt as needed. Serve the green beans hot, warm or at room temperature.
Storage instructions
- Refrigerate: Store the Trinidadian green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
- Freeze: Freeze the beans for up to three months in a freezer-safe container.
- Reheat: Thaw and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg