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Easy 30 min~180 kcal 5/10
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Lecsó
Hungarian pepper and tomato stew with paprika, onion, and eggs for a soft summer meal.
Easy⏱️ 43 min📖 1 min readServes 4~280 kcal🇭🇺 Hungarian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 28 min cook
- #Easy
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 43 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the vegetables
- 600 gr Green peppers
- 500 gr Tomatoes
- 2 adet Onions
For binding
- 4 adet Eggs
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sweet paprika
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the green peppers into large rings, dice the tomatoes, and slice the onions thinly.
- 2
Soften the onions in vegetable oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the sweet paprika and stir for 30 seconds so it does not burn.
30 sec00:30 - 4
Add the green peppers and saute over medium heat for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, then cook the lecso for 10 minutes, keeping it juicy.
10 min10:00 - 6
Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and stream them thinly into the pot.
- 7
Stir for 3 minutes, keeping the eggs creamy, and serve.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Do not slice the peppers too thinly; lecso is not a loose menemen, but a chunky vegetable stew eaten with a spoon.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve lecso hot with toasted bread, optional yogurt, and parsley.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~280
kcal calories
12
g protein
22
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 31%Fat 52%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lecsó make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Lecsó take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 43 minutes in total.Is Lecsó difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Lecsó have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 22g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Lecsó contain?
This recipe contains Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lecsó belong to?
This recipe belongs to Hungarian cuisine.How many ingredients does Lecsó need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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