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Lecsó

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A warm and colorful stew, perfect for winter evenings!

Lecsó

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⏱️ 20 min prep + 50 min cottura · 6 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 2 kg of tomatoes
  • 1 kg of pumpkin
  • 500 g of potatoes
  • 2 onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
  • 1 liter of vegetable broth

Method

  1. Clean and dice the tomatoes, pumpkin, and potatoes into cubes.
  2. In a non-stick pan, sauté the garlic and onions in extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Add the vegetable cubes and sauté for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Add the chili flakes, sugar, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, and simmer on medium heat for 30-40 minutes.
  6. Add the white wine vinegar and stir well.
  7. Let it cool down and serve hot.

The story

Lecsó is a traditional Hungarian dish that dates back to the 17th century, when farmers would mix kitchen scraps into one pot to save and nourish themselves better.

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