Memorable Montenegrin experiences for vegetarians
Although traditional cuisine largely includes meat products, a vegetarian diet is becoming increasingly popular in Montenegro; all major restaurants now include vegetarian options on their menus. What’s more, the rich tradition of local recipes can easily be adapted to vegetarian versions. Whether you’re visiting bigger cities or exploring smaller, traditional villages, you can always find delicious vegetarian options. Restaurants and cafes offer a variety of vegetarian fare such as salads with cheese, vegetarian pastas and risottos, and other plant-based dishes.
Vegetarian meals in Montenegro are based on fresh vegetables, fruits, cereals, legumes and dairy products. The country’s extensive offer of domestically produced cheese, olives, and produce are often used in the preparation of vegetarian dishes. Mediterranean influences on Montenegrin cuisine result in delicious plant-based feasts featuring artichokes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and other vegetables that are often used in local cuisine.
Just as the cuisine differs in the north and south of the country, the vegetarian menu does as well. With regional differences in mind, you should taste homemade pita with cheese or potatoes in the mountains and vegetable broth and Montenegrin salad when spending time along the coast.
In response to the growing awareness about health and the need for a more sustainable diet, further expansion of the vegetarian offer is evident. More and more people in Montenegro are choosing healthier eating styles. Therefore, the market for fresh and organic products is growing and local farmers are focusing more and more on offering fresh fruit, vegetables, olive oil and grains.
Vegetarian meals are slowly but surely becoming a favorite choice in Montenegro; nowadays there are plenty of options for delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals, whether you like to eat at restaurants, cafes, and local shops, or want to prepare your own meals. As both tourism and the demand for a healthier diet grow, the vegetarian offer in Montenegro will surely continue to develop and expand.
Recipe: Kacamak
Place half a kilogram of peeled and diced potatoes in 800 ml of salted water. When the water boils, add 2 cups of cornstarch to the potatoes and continue cooking for ten minutes, then reduce the temperature and cook for another 20 minutes.
After the mixture has thickened, beat the mass well with a wooden spoon so that the potatoes and cornstarch are completely combined. When mixed well, remove from the heat and add cream, milk and shredded, full-fat cheese as desired. Mix everything once more to combine ingredients and melt the cheese.
Kacamak is usually served with yogurt or homemade soured milk.
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Typical Montenegrin table
The typical table in Montenegro with some bread, fruit, vegetables, and marmalade.
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Veggie risotto
A creamy vegetable risotto served in a white bowl. The risotto features tender arborio rice cooked to a silky texture, mixed with vibrant veggies like zucchini, bell peppers, peas, and carrots.
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Montenegrin delicacies
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Local cheese and olives
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