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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 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: European
Calories: 142
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 596mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 4897IUVitamin C: 179mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

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