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    Balkan Lunch Box > Recipes > Recipes By Meal Type > Side Dishes

    Balkan Side Dishes Recipes

    Side dishes are somewhat of a Balkan specialty. That is to say they're finger-licking good!

    Our Baked Sauerkraut is a showstopper, as is Macedonian traditional baked bean side, Tavče Gravče.

    Breaded Baked Zucchini will blow your mind, while Romano Bean Bake will impress even the most serious foodie. Go ahead, see for yourself!

    Latest In Side Dishes

    A white plate full of satarash dish on a white honeycomb table.

    Classic Satarash: Pepper, Onion and Tomato Stew (Sataraš)

    Breaded eggplant and zucchini: if you've ever had doubts about these two, now is the time to put them to rest. Tough but dewy eggplant and zucchini, dipped in flour and egg, then frizzled until a perfectly crunchy yet soft.

    Breaded Eggplant and Zucchini

    A plate with eggs and peppers (satarash) with two halves of integral bread with a fork and two eggs on a dark marble background.

    Scrambled Eggs and Veggies (Sataraš sa Jajima) [Egg Satarash]

    A forkful of djuvec above a plate.

    Djuvec - Balkan Ratatouille (Đuveč, Ghivetch)

    Pepper sauce in a white bowl on a table and a pepper in the background.

    Roasted Red Peppers Cheese and Garlic Sauce

    Closeup of beans on a spoon.

    Macedonian Baked Beans (Tavče Gravče, Gravče na Tavče, Grah Prebranac)

    Serving spoon holding bean casserole.

    Balkan Baked Romano Beans Casserole

    A spoonful of baked sauerkraut.

    Baked Sauerkraut (Podvarak)

    Sautéed spinach, a sophisticated way to eat more greens. This velvety side dish requires minimal preparation is ready in 25 minutes.

    Quick Sautéed Spinach

    Macedonian baked beans are a beloved classic. This quick and tasty version is enough to give you a taste of this simple, unique dish, and inspire you to explore.

    Easy Baked Beans with Onions and Paprika

    Breaded eggplant and zucchini: if you've ever had doubts about these two, now is the time to put them to rest. Tough but dewy eggplant and zucchini, dipped in flour and egg, then frizzled until a perfectly crunchy yet soft.

    Breaded Eggplant and Zucchini

    A bowl of rice overhead, with a spoon inside.

    Easy Vegetable Rice [Frozen or Fresh Veggies]

    Three pieces of pie and a pan with the remaining pie on a marble honeycobm background.

    Hash Browns Bacon Pie (Titkuš)

    Small white plate and black pan with a side dish of zucchini in it, and a knife in the pan, on marble gray background.

    Baked Zucchini Slices with Breading [Casserole, Side Dish, Main Course]

    Overhead of a black baking pan full of stuffed peppers on a marble gray background.

    Baked Stuffed Peppers with Hash Browns

    Overhead photo of a pie in a black pan and a hand holding a piece of the pie above.

    Hash Browns Potato Pie (Kljukuša)

    More In Recipes By Meal Type

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      Appetizers & Preserves

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      Beverages

    • Breads and pastries category photograph.

      Breads & Pastries

    • Desserts category photograph.

      Desserts

    • Main courses category photograph.

      Main Courses

    • Pasta category photograph.

      Pasta

    • Pies and quiches category photograph.

      Pies & Quiches

    • Salads and fermented category photograph.

      Salads & Fermented Veggies

    • Soups and stews category photograph.

      Soups & Stews

    • Vegetarian category photograph.

      Vegetarian

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