Soy-based Bećarac, a Serbian stir-fry of bell peppers and tomatoes
A Serbian dish: caramelized onions and bell peppers, seasoned with a vegetable-based spice blend and paprika, served with poached soy protein, tomatoes, a…
Bećarac is a stir-fry of bell peppers and tomatoes, similar to lecsó. This vegetarian version adds protein from soy, poached in a vegetable broth made with dried vegetables.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time30 min
- Total45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodstove
- Estimated cost$4.64 $1.16 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 12, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
people
- $1.80
- $0.51
- $0.19
- $1.22
- $0.53
- $0.39
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Sauté the finely chopped onion in the oil until it turns golden brown, then add the diced bell peppers.
- Once softened, sprinkle with a spoonful of vegetable seasoning and paprika. ≈ 2 min
- Cook the tofu pieces in water with the remaining seasonings, then drain them thoroughly.
- Add them to the pan with the chopped and peeled tomatoes.
- Mix everything together, pour in the tomato juice, and cook until the excess liquid has evaporated.
The bill
Soy-based Bećarac, a Serbian stir-fry of bell peppers and tomatoes
- 300 g of bell pepper$1.80
- 250 g of onion$0.51
- 3 tablespoons of oil$0.19
- 2 tablespoons of paprika$1.22
- 200 g of tomatoes$0.53
- 150 ml of tomato juice$0.39
Total$4.64
that's $1.16 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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