Prebranac Beograđanin (Serbian Slow-Baked Caramelized Onion & Paprika White Beans) – Authentic Serbia Recipe
Serbia’s beloved earthenware baked bean dish layered with mountains of sweet paprika-caramelized onions.
- Country of Origin
- 🇷🇸 Serbia (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Creamy white beans, 4 large yellow onions sliced and caramelized golden, Crusty bread and roasted peppers, Sweet and smoked red paprika, Bay leaves
Ingredients for Prebranac Beograđanin (Serbian Slow-Baked Caramelized Onion & Paprika White Beans) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) creamy white beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups 4 large yellow onions sliced and caramelized golden, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crusty bread and roasted peppers
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sweet and smoked red paprika
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Serbia seasoning (bay leaves, garlic, sunflower/olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, sweet and smoked red paprika, and bay leaves, garlic, sunflower/olive oil for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine creamy white beans and 4 large yellow onions sliced and caramelized golden with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with crusty bread and roasted peppers and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.