Belgrade Brunch (Beogradski Doručak)

Beogradski Doručak, or Belgrade Brunch, is a traditional Serbian breakfast that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a leisurely weekend morning. This dish is a combination of savory and sweet flavors that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you full until lunchtime.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Breakfast Serbian Traditional Hearty Savory Sweet
Belgrade Brunch (Beogradski Doručak)

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 200g Serbian feta cheese
  • 4 slices of prosciutto
  • 1 loaf of crusty bread
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup walnuts

Instructions

  1. Start by preparing the ingredients. Slice the red pepper, green pepper, onion, tomato, and cucumber.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced peppers and onion, and sauté until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
  3. While the peppers and onion are cooking, toast the slices of bread in a toaster or on a griddle until they are golden brown and crispy.
  4. Once the peppers and onion are cooked, crack the eggs into the skillet and cook them to your desired doneness.
  5. As the eggs are cooking, assemble the rest of the ingredients on a large platter. Arrange the slices of prosciutto, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, and toasted bread.
  6. Drizzle the honey over the feta cheese and sprinkle the walnuts on top.
  7. Season the eggs with salt and pepper, then carefully transfer them to the platter.
  8. Serve the Beogradski Doručak family-style, allowing everyone to help themselves to the different components of the meal.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
20g
Fat
25g

Supplies

Large skillet Toaster or griddle Serving platter

Tools

Knife Cutting board Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve with freshly brewed coffee or traditional Serbian rakija for an authentic experience.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, omit the prosciutto and add more vegetables or a plant-based protein.

Cost

$20