🇭🇺 Lecso (Hungarian Ratatouille)

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3–4 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned tomatoes)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: ½ lb (250g) Hungarian sausage (kolbász), sliced

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft.
2. Add bell peppers and cook 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Stir in garlic and paprika, cook 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until peppers are soft and flavors meld.
6. If using sausage, add slices during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Serve hot, with fresh bread, as a main dish or side.

A simple, colorful, and comforting Hungarian vegetable stew — perfect for summer or anytime you want a taste of Hungary 🇭🇺✨