hungarian pepper stew

If you would like to eat Lecsó EXACTLY how Hungarians eat it, you should try this recipe using tomatoes and Hungarian wax peppers. It is a light veggie stew that is ready in 30 minutes!

Lecsó (Hungarian Pepper Stew)

Tbsp Coconut oil (in place of lard)

Onion (large)

Garlic

Tomatoes (large) (see Notes

Pepper (see Notes for types we recommend)

tsp Hungarian sweet paprika powder

Salt and Pepper to taste

Peel and chop onion and garlic.

Wash and cut tomatoes first into wedges, then cut it half or third. You need to end up with pieces in the size of 1 inch (1-1,5 cm) cubes.

Wash and slice peppers. First cut them half, remove the seeds and the stem. Lay it on the cutting board and slice vertical stripes. Now, cut the stripes in half horizontally so you have 2-3 inch long (3-4 cm) stripes. If you use the original wax or banana pepper you can slice them as rings.

Preparing the ingredients

Heat your stockpot or a Dutch oven to medium heat and add coconut oil.

Add chopped onion, stir and cook for 2 minutes.

Add chopped garlic, stir and cook for a minute.

Add sliced peppers, salt, and black pepper. Stir until combined.

Add chopped tomatoes and sweet paprika powder. Stir until combined.

Cover it with a lid and cook it on medium heat until it is boiling.

Remove lid, stir and cook for 6-8 minutes until the tomatoes are mushy and there are juices. (You can add now the optional liquid smoke if you want). Ready to be served!

Cooking lecso

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Lecsó is sort of the Hungarian version of the French ratatouille. It is a super easy tomato and pepper stew you can stir up in one pot within 30 minutes. If you would like to eat Lecsó EXACTLY how Hungarians eat it, you should try this recipe.

Hungarian Lecsó (Ratatouille) - Tomato Pepper Stew (Vegan / Gluten-free)

This Hungarian Lecso recipe is a classic pepper and tomato stew with eggs. Enjoy it with rice, bread, or as a side for meat or fish.

Hungarian Lecso Recipe – Classic Pepper Stew

onions

lb red pointed sweet peppers (Note 1)

red chili (Note 2)

sweet paprika powder

paprika powder

lb tomatoes (ripe,

eggs (Note 4)

parsley

fine sea salt and ground black pepper

Cook the onions

Cook the onions: Quarter them and thinly slice the quarters. Heat the oil and cook the onion until slightly golden, 2-3 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of water to a pot, cover, and cook the sliced onions over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft.2 medium onions + 2 tablespoons oil

Cook the peppers

Prepare and cook the peppers: While the onions cook, deseed and thinly slice the peppers. Finely chop the chili. Add them to the pot with 2–3 more tablespoons of water, cover, and cook on low heat for another 10 minutes.1 lb red pointed sweet peppers + 1 red chili

Add paprika

Add paprika: Sprinkle in the sweet and hot paprika powders and stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder + ½ teaspoon hot paprika powder

Add tomatoes

Add tomatoes: Chop fresh tomatoes or use canned tomatoes with their juices. Add them to the pot, along with 2–3 tablespoons of water if needed (more if fresh tomatoes aren’t very juicy). Cook for 15- 20 minutes, until the peppers are soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1 lb tomatoes

Add eggs

Add eggs: If you want eggs in your lecso, whisk them with salt and pepper in a small bowl, pour them into the pot, and stir gently. Cook, stirring gently with a spatula or a wooden spoon, until the eggs are just set.3 large eggs + fine sea salt and ground black pepper

Serve lecso

Finish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with rice, polenta, or bread. The eggless version also works well as a side for meat, fish, or sausages.1 small bunch of parsley

You mis-spelt the Polish version it is Leczo (pron. Lecho) and not Lezco!!!
A very popular summer dish in Poland, often made with addition of courgettes (particularly if vegeterian) and smoked or cured sausage.  Simple to and quick to make: a good meal to teach your children to cook before they go to uni :-)

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