Source: Anastasia Gapeeva, AdobeStockVegetable lecho is a popular dish in Hungarian cuisine. The classic version is made with bell peppers, but there are other recipes too. For example, eggplant lecho turns out very tasty and hearty. Today, we'll also explore how to prepare it for winter!
1. Eggplant Lecho with Vinegar
Source: de-fragrance.ruA classic recipe – perfect with meat, potatoes, or simply with bread.
You will need: 1.5 kg eggplants, 800 g tomatoes, 500 g each of bell peppers, onions, and carrots, 7 cloves garlic, 1 cup vegetable oil, 100 g sugar, 100 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and pass them through a meat grinder. Grate the carrots, finely chop the onions, slice the peppers into strips, and dice the eggplants. Sauté the onions and carrots in oil for about 7 minutes.
Add the remaining vegetables, tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Bring everything to a boil and simmer for another half an hour over low heat. Add the minced garlic, and after another 10 minutes, add the vinegar. After 5 minutes, seal the lecho in sterilized jars.
2. Eggplant Lecho with Tomato Sauce for Winter
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruAny tomato sauce of your choice will work – homemade or store-bought.
You will need: 6 eggplants, 6 bell peppers, 1.5 liters tomato sauce, 100 ml vegetable oil, 100 g sugar, 100 ml vinegar, 1.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Roughly chop the peppers and eggplants. Add oil, sugar, salt, and vinegar to the tomato sauce, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the vegetables and stew the lecho for another 30-40 minutes, then seal it in sterilized jars.
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3. Eggplant and Zucchini Lecho for Winter
Source: koolinar.ruThis lecho is delightful to eat straight from the jar with a spoon!
You will need: 1 eggplant, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 500 g tomatoes, 2 bell peppers, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 50 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Blend the tomatoes, and roughly chop the remaining vegetables. Mix everything together, add oil, salt, sugar, and spices, and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer the lecho for another 40 minutes, pour in the vinegar, and seal it in prepared jars.
4. Eggplant Lecho with Hot Pepper for Winter
Source: receptysousov.ruEspecially for lovers of spicy winter preserves.
You will need: 1.5 kg eggplants, 1 kg tomatoes, 500 g each of hot peppers, onions, and carrots, 1 cup vegetable oil, 100 g sugar, 100 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and blend them. Roughly chop the remaining vegetables and fry them in oil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the tomato mixture, add sugar and salt, and bring everything to a boil. Simmer the lecho for another 40 minutes. Pour in the vinegar 10 minutes before the end, then seal the lecho in sterilized jars.
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5. Eggplant Lecho with Apple Cider Vinegar for Winter
Source: pro-orehi.ruYou can use another fruit vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar – it will be just as good.
You will need: 600 g eggplants, 1.2 kg tomatoes, 300 g bell peppers, 300 g onions, 1 tbsp salt, 60 ml vegetable oil, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 2 bay leaves, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes, pass them through a meat grinder, add oil, sugar, and salt, and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the sliced eggplants and cook everything together for 10 minutes. Then add the onions, and after 10 minutes, add the peppers, bay leaf, and spices to taste. After another 10 minutes, pour in the vinegar and seal the lecho in jars for winter.
6. Eggplant Lecho with Mushrooms for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruAny mushrooms you like best will work here.
You will need: 2.5 kg eggplants, 1.5 kg mushrooms, 1 kg bell peppers, 2.5 kg tomatoes, 500 g carrots, 2 heads garlic, 1 cup sugar, 3 tbsp salt, 1 cup vegetable oil, 100 ml vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Pass the peeled tomatoes, peppers, carrots, and garlic through a meat grinder. Add oil, salt, and sugar, and cook the puree for 40 minutes over low heat. Roughly chop the mushrooms and eggplants. Add them to the tomato mixture and stew everything together for another 45 minutes. Add spices and vinegar, and after another 10 minutes, seal the lecho in sterilized jars.
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7. Eggplant Lecho with Tomato Paste
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruDelicious homemade lecho can easily be made without fresh tomatoes too!
You will need: 1 eggplant, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 10 g dill, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup water, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, spices and salt to taste.
Preparation: Roughly chop all the vegetables and fry them in oil until lightly browned. Dissolve tomato paste, sugar, and salt in water, pour over the vegetables, and stew everything together for 25 minutes. Add dill, garlic, spices, and vinegar, stew the lecho for another 5 minutes, and seal it in prepared jars.
8. Eggplant Lecho with Cilantro for Winter
Source: ok.ruLecho in this variation acquires subtle Georgian notes. How can you resist?
You will need: 1.5 kg eggplants, 800 g tomatoes, 1 bunch cilantro, 500 g each of bell peppers, onions, and carrots, 1 head garlic, 2 tbsp khmeli-suneli, 1 cup vegetable oil, 100 g sugar, 100 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Blend the tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and cilantro. Finely chop the onions, grate the carrots, and sauté them in oil for 5-7 minutes. Add the sliced eggplants and fry for another 10 minutes.
Pour in the tomato mixture, add salt, khmeli-suneli, and sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer the lecho for another half an hour over low heat. Pour in the vinegar 5 minutes before the end and seal the lecho in sterilized jars.
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9. Eggplant Lecho with Apples for Winter
Source: bee-master.ruUse tart apple varieties, as they pair better with vegetables.
You will need: 2.5 kg eggplants, 1 kg apples, 1 kg bell peppers, 2.5 kg tomatoes, 1 bunch herbs, 500 g carrots, 2 heads garlic, 1 cup sugar, 3 tbsp salt, 1 cup vegetable oil, 100 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Pass the peeled tomatoes, apples, peppers, herbs, carrots, and garlic through a meat grinder. Add oil, salt, and sugar, and simmer the mixture for 1 hour over low heat. Add the eggplants, cut into medium pieces, and stew for another 30-40 minutes. Pour in the vinegar 10 minutes before the end, then seal the lecho in jars.
10. Spicy Eggplant Lecho for Winter
Source: 2planeta.ruYou can make the lecho milder or spicier, depending on the amount of pepper.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 600 g tomatoes, 2 bell peppers, 2 hot peppers, 1 onion, 70 ml vegetable oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1.5 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and blend them with the hot peppers. Add oil, salt, and sugar, bring to a boil, and add the roughly chopped vegetables. Simmer the lecho for 25 minutes, pour in the vinegar, simmer for another 7-8 minutes, and seal everything in sterilized jars.