Serbian Potatoes

Transform your next meal with the comforting flavors of Serbian Potatoes, a soulful, one-pot dish that combines tender potato slices with caramelized onions, fragrant garlic, and a rich blend of sweet and smoked paprika. Simmered to perfection in a paprika-infused broth, this traditional Serbian recipe is both simple to make and deeply satisfying, offering a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s bursting with earthy, savory goodness. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is perfect as a flavorful side to grilled meats or as a hearty vegetarian main. Ready in just over an hour and designed to serve six, Serbian Potatoes deliver big on taste with minimal fuss, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or cozy family gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg Potatoes
• 3 medium Yellow onions
• 4 large Garlic cloves
• 5 tablespoons Vegetable or sunflower oil
• 2 teaspoons Sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 250 ml Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick slices, approximately 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick. Rinse the slices under cold water to remove excess starch and set them aside.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the onions. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large, deep skillet or a Dutch oven, heat the vegetable or sunflower oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they are soft and lightly golden, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sweet paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the onions and garlic evenly with the spices.

Step 6

Layer the potato slices on top of the onion mixture, arranging them evenly in the skillet or Dutch oven.

Step 7

Pour the water evenly over the potatoes. Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid, and return it to the stove over low heat.

Step 8

Simmer the dish gently on low heat for about 35-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and have absorbed the flavors of the paprika-infused onions. Avoid stirring to keep the potato layers intact, but you can gently shake the skillet every so often to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and let the Serbian Potatoes rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm as a side dish or a hearty vegetarian main.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2197.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2189.4

Total Fat 71.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2543.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 361.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.4g	0%
Total Sugars 32.6g
Protein 44.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 380.6mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 8838.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.3%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 63.9%