How to Make Luscious Latvian Letcho (Leco) | Recipe

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: poblano peppers

💰Cheaper: green peppers

Green peppers are more affordable and still provide crunch.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds similar earthy notes at a lower cost.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.

Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add bay leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

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