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Lecho With Carrots And Peppers

Cultural Context

Originating from Hungary, Lecho is a traditional dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of summer vegetables, particularly bell peppers and tomatoes. It is often enjoyed as a hearty main course or a flavorful side, reflecting the agricultural bounty of the region. Today, variations of Lecho can be found in many Central and Eastern European countries, each adding their local twist to this beloved dish.

HungarianHUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Onion - 250 Grams
Sugar - 50 Grams
Carrots - 100 Grams
Tomato - 500 Grams
Bulgarian pepper - 8-9 pieces
Salt - 0.5 Art. spoons (no slide)
Table vinegar 9% - 25 Milliliters
Vegetable oil - 60 Milliliters

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned bell peppers

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

1

Prepare all vegetables, wash and peel thoroughly. Peppers will need 8-9 pcs. medium size, as in the photo. If your pepper is larger or smaller, vary the amount.

2

Twist the washed tomatoes through a meat grinder (or use a chopper). Boil the resulting tomato juice with pulp for 10 minutes.

3

Cut the peeled vegetables: large onions and bell peppers, but carrots into thin slices.

4

Add vegetables, salt, sugar, black pepper if desired, vinegar and oil to a hot tomato. Bring the mixture to a boil, simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

5

Lecho with carrots and peppers is ready! This very easy dish can be served chilled for dinner or rolled up in jars and stored until the right moment throughout the winter. Cool it down and serve!

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

LecsoLecso with Carrots

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