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Hungarian Pepper and Tomato Stew (Lecsó)

Hungarian Pepper and Tomato Stew (Lecsó)
LunchHungarian⏱ 40 minServes 4EasyForkwise original⭐ Star recipe · PlusGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeVeganVegetarianNut-free
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 yellow or light green peppers, sliced
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped

…and 3 more ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 yellow or light green peppers, sliced
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar

Method

  1. Heat the oil and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add the peppers and cook for 10 minutes, stirring.
  3. Stir in the paprika, then add the tomatoes, salt and sugar.
  4. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until soft and thick. Serve with rice or topped with fried eggs.

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