Lecso Stew Recipe

A traditional Hungarian vegetable stew made with peppers, tomatoes, and onions.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Hungarian

Servings servings

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Cutting board
Knife
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 onions, sliced
3 bell peppers, sliced
4 tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
Add the bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot with fresh bread or rice.

Notes:

This stew is even better the next day after the flavors have melded together.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Stew, Vegetable

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