Lecso (Hungarian Summertime Stew) – a delicious recipe with tomato, green bell pepper, Scallion, Vegetable oil, Sweet paprika, paprika. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Soups & Stews
Servings:persons
1
Cut the tomato and pepper into 1-inch cubes; slice the scallion finely. Have all ingredients prepared and ready to cook.
2
In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Heat the scallion, caraway, and paprikas until the scallion just starts to wilt. Add the tomato and pepper, and saute, stirring constantly, until the peppers brighten and the veggies just start to become tender.
3
If you're going to eat promptly, stir in your chosen protein, heat through, and serve over hot rice.
4
If you want to freeze the lecso, continue to cook until the peppers are soft and the tomato has released its juices. Chill, the pack into freezer safe containers or freezer bags, removing as much air as possible. To later add lecso to a dish such as porkolt, substitute a generous cup of lecso for the tomato and pepper mixture in the recipe.
108
kcal
Calories
2
g
Fat
21
g
Carbs
2
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Large beefsteak tomato, 1 Large green bell pepper, 1 Scallion, 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil, and more.
Yes, Lecso (Hungarian Summertime Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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