Name: Hungarian Lecso
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4-5 bell peppers (sliced); 2 onions (sliced); 4-5 tomatoes (chopped); 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/2 cup water; sausage; smoked meat; Scrambled eggs

Hungarian Lecso

Hungarian Lecso is a traditional Hungarian dish that consists of stewed vegetables, typically peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It is commonly made with paprika and can be served as a side dish or as a main course with bread.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Side Dish

Cuisine European

Servings servings

Calories 142 kcal

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Ingredients

4-5 bell peppers sliced
2 onions sliced
4-5 tomatoes chopped
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup water

Optional additions:

sausage
smoked meat
Scrambled eggs

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent.
Add the sliced bell peppers and continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes, paprika, salt, and sugar to the pan and stir well.
Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let the Lecso simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Check the seasoning and add more salt or paprika if needed.
Optional: you can add cooked sausage, smoked meat, or scrambled eggs to the Lecso for more protein.
Serve the Lecso hot with some bread or rice on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 18g (6%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 596mg (26%)Potassium: 633mg (18%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 12g (13%)Vitamin A: 4897IU (98%)Vitamin C: 179mg (217%)Calcium: 35mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword Sweet peppers

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