Hungarian Letcho
Hungarian Letcho is a vibrant, rustic one-pot dish that showcases the bold, comforting flavors of Hungarian cuisine. Bursting with colorful bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, savory smoked sausage, and a touch of sweet Hungarian paprika, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of smokiness and warmth. Sautéed onions and garlic build a rich base, while fresh vegetables simmer into a hearty, stew-like medley. Ready in just 45 minutes, this versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course with crusty bread or served as a flavorful side to rice or potatoes. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, Hungarian Letcho is both an easy-to-make comfort food and a celebration of classic Eastern European flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 2 medium onion
- 4 large tomatoes
- 300 grams smoked sausage
- 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and core the bell peppers. Cut them into strips or bite-sized pieces.
Peel and finely slice the onions.
Dice the tomatoes into medium-sized chunks.
Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces or rounds.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the sunflower oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sweet Hungarian paprika to the onions and garlic, stirring quickly to avoid burning the spice.
Add the bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté the peppers for about 5 minutes to soften slightly.
Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Let the mixture cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables release their juices and form a sauce.
Add the sliced smoked sausage and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until the sausage is heated through and the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if needed.
Serve hot as a main dish with freshly baked bread or as a side dish along with rice or potatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.7 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.3 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 210 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 5711 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.5 g | ||
| Protein | 58.4 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 3860 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
