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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

    Perfect stir fry omelette, done in 30 minutes.

    Egg Satarash (Balkan Stir Fry)

    Balkan Ratatouille (Đuveč)

    Flawlessly roasted, tender red bull's horn peppers in heavy cream-plus-cheese white sauce... This peppers sauce recipe is achieved by first roasting peppers (you can use bell peppers instead of Italian bull horn peppers) to a soft perfection, and then simmered in heavy cream, garlic and cheese. How perfect is this side dish?

    Roasted Red Peppers in White Sauce

    Macedonian baked beans (tavče gravče) are a classic side dish present for every holiday, and on many days in between. Large, flat beans are softened to the just-before-falling-apart level, and then baked with chunks of onion and in an abundant amount of sweet paprika.

    Macedonian Baked Beans (Tavče Gravče)

    Let's venture to the side not prepared often enough - velvety, baked Romano beans. Lush, wide and flat beans quartered and softened, then baked with heavy cream-plus-garlic topping.  Striking. 

    Baked Romano Beans

    Baked Sauerkraut for all our foodies who are specific in their tastes. If you're wondering what to do with your fermenting leftovers, this is it!

    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 (Gravče na Tavče)

    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

    Rice

    Breaded Baked Zucchini Recipe

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