Soy-based Bećarac, a Serbian stir-fry of bell peppers and tomatoes

Soy-based Bećarac, a Serbian stir-fry of bell peppers and tomatoes

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A Serbian dish: caramelized onions and bell peppers, seasoned with a vegetable-based spice blend and paprika, served with poached soy protein, tomatoes, a…

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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

4 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

  1. Sauté the finely chopped onion in the oil until it turns golden brown, then add the diced bell peppers.
  2. Once softened, sprinkle with a spoonful of vegetable seasoning and paprika. ≈ 2 min
  3. Cook the tofu pieces in water with the remaining seasonings, then drain them thoroughly.
  4. Add them to the pan with the chopped and peeled tomatoes.
  5. 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.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300 g of bell pepper
  • 250 g of onion
  • 3 tablespoons of oil
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable seasoning (such as Vegeta)
  • 2 tablespoons of paprika
  • 100 g of soy protein chunks
  • 400 ml of water
  • 200 g of tomatoes
  • 150 ml of tomato juice

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