20 Most Delicious Lecho Recipes
Source: Yulia Furman, AdobeStock Hungarian cuisine is rich in various vegetable dishes, and lecho is one of them. It can be an appetizer, a side dish, or even a winter preserve. The main ingredients of any lecho are bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, and from there, variations begin. We're sharing 20 excellent recipes!
1. Classic Bell Pepper Lecho
Source: classmedia.byThis preserve stores perfectly throughout the winter.
You will need: 2 kg bell peppers, 1 kg tomatoes, 300 g onions, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp sugar, 5 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp 9% vinegar.
Preparation: Pass the peeled tomatoes through a meat grinder, slice the onions into half-rings, and the bell peppers into strips. Add salt and sugar, bring everything to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat. Add vegetable oil, minced garlic, and vinegar, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Seal the lecho in sterilized jars.
2. Spicy Lecho
Source: youtube.comIf you want to preserve this lecho for winter, add 2 tablespoons of vinegar at the end and distribute it into sterile jars.
You will need: 800 g bell peppers, 100 g hot peppers, 1 onion, 500 g tomatoes, 1 head garlic, 80 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Blend the hot peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. Roughly chop the onion and bell peppers, put everything into a pot, and add salt, sugar, and vegetable oil. Bring the lecho to a boil and cook for half an hour over medium heat.
3. Vinegar-Free Lecho for Winter
Source: pogoworim.ruAnd what's more – without vegetable oil. Just vegetables and spices!
You will need: 1 kg bell peppers, 2 kg tomatoes, 500 g onions, 6 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp salt, 3 tbsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Chop half of the tomatoes into pieces, and blend the other half. Roughly chop the bell peppers and onions, put everything into a pot, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add chopped garlic, sugar, salt, and spices, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Seal the lecho in sterilized jars.
4. Oven-Baked Lecho
Source: zen.yandex.ruFor this, you will need a cast-iron pot or a baking dish with a lid.
You will need: 500 g bell peppers, 2 purple onions, 300 g tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic, half a cup olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and roughly chop all the vegetables. Mix them with olive oil, garlic, and spices, place in a dish or cast-iron pot, cover with a lid, and put in the oven. Simmer for about 40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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5. Multicooker Lecho
Source: botanichka.ruThis lecho can be used as a sauce or an addition to other dishes.
You will need: 1.5 kg tomatoes, 3 onions, 800 g bell peppers, 4 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, spices, 0.5 cup vegetable oil.
Preparation: Blend the peeled tomatoes with garlic, and dice the onion and bell peppers. Put everything into the multicooker bowl, pour in vegetable oil, add sugar, salt, and spices. Cook the lecho in "Stew" mode for about an hour.
6. Skillet Lecho
Source: lifehacker.ruYou will need a good skillet with a thick bottom and sufficiently high sides.
You will need: 4 bell peppers, 4 tomatoes, 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Slice the bell peppers into strips, the tomatoes into wedges, and the onion into half-rings. Finely chop the garlic, season everything to taste, and simmer everything together in a skillet over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
7. Lecho with Carrots for Winter
Source: stolyar-26.ruThis lecho recipe is popular not only in Hungary but also in Bulgaria.
You will need: 1 kg carrots, 2 kg bell peppers, 1 kg onions, 3 kg tomatoes, half a cup vegetable oil, half a cup sugar, half a cup apple cider vinegar, salt and spices.
Preparation: Pass the tomatoes through a meat grinder, bring to a boil, and simmer for an hour over low heat. Slice the onions into half-rings, and the carrots into julienne strips, and sauté for about 10 minutes. Cut the bell peppers into large strips. Add all ingredients to the boiling tomato mixture, cook the lecho for another 15-20 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
8. Lecho with Rice
Source: donatewales.orgA complete main dish or a side dish for meat for everyday.
You will need: 75 g rice, 1 kg tomatoes, 250 g carrots, 250 g onions, 300 g bell peppers, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp paprika, 1 bay leaf, spices.
Preparation: Blend the peeled tomatoes. Thinly slice the onion and carrots, sauté until soft, and add bell peppers. Sauté for another couple of minutes, pour in the tomato mixture, add spices, bay leaf, and rinsed rice, stir, and cook covered until the rice is done. Add a little water if necessary. At the end, add crushed garlic.
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9. Lecho with Eggplant
Source: курганинские-известия.рфEggplants pair very harmoniously with peppers and tomatoes, so they naturally found their way into lecho recipes.
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 800 g tomatoes, 500 g bell peppers, 300 g onions, spices.
Preparation: Blend the peeled tomatoes, and dice the rest of the vegetables. Lightly sauté the onion, add eggplants, and fry almost until done. Add bell peppers, and after a couple of minutes, pour in the tomato mixture, and simmer the lecho for 20 minutes over low heat. Season at the end.
10. Lecho with Beans
Source: doma-vkusnee.ruUse dried beans, as canned ones will overcook.
You will need: 1 cup beans, 1.5 kg tomatoes, 500 g onions, 500 g carrots, 800 g bell peppers, spices.
Preparation: Soak the beans overnight and boil until almost done. Blend the tomatoes, and thinly slice the onion and carrots and sauté until soft. Add bell pepper pieces, pour in the tomatoes, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add beans and spices, and simmer the lecho for another 7 minutes.
11. Zucchini Lecho for Winter
Source: vsevkulinary.ruAnother variation of a winter preserve, perfect for zucchini season.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 1 kg bell peppers, 600 g onions, 3 tbsp vinegar, 500 g tomato paste, half a cup vegetable oil, 2 cups water, 200 g sugar, 2 tbsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Mix tomato paste, vegetable oil, water, sugar, salt, and spices, and boil for about 3 minutes. Roughly chop all vegetables, add them to this mixture, and simmer over low heat for another 20-30 minutes. Pour in vinegar, stir, and seal the lecho in sterilized jars.
12. Lecho with Smoked Sausages
Source: ginger-slim.ruIn Hungary, this lecho is served with plenty of fresh bread.
You will need: 1 kg bell peppers, 300 g smoked sausages, 2 chili peppers, 2 cloves garlic, 2 onions, 400 g tomatoes, 300 g carrots, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, garlic, and chili, and lightly sauté with sliced sausages. Add grated carrots and bell pepper pieces, and fry for another 5 minutes. Blend the tomatoes, pour over the vegetables, season to taste, and cook everything covered until the vegetables reach desired tenderness.
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13. Lecho with Tomato Juice for Winter
Source: womanishclub.comA kind of express version of a winter preserve.
You will need: 3 kg bell peppers, 0.5 kg onions, 1 L tomato juice, 100 g sugar, 2 tbsp salt, half a cup 6% vinegar.
Preparation: Boil the tomato juice with sugar and salt until the sugar dissolves, then add vinegar. Roughly chop the bell peppers and onions and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain the water, add the vegetables to the tomato juice, boil for 5 minutes, and seal the lecho in sterilized jars.
14. Lecho with Potatoes
Source: everything.kzA hearty dinner for a large family!
You will need: 500 g bell peppers, 500 g tomatoes in their own juice, 400 g potatoes, 200 g onions, 50 g herbs, 1 tbsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until done and cut into wedges. Roughly chop the onion and bell peppers, and sauté until golden. Pour in the tomatoes, sugar, and spices, and simmer everything until the vegetables are soft. Add the potatoes to the lecho, stir, remove from heat, and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
15. Lecho with Egg
Source: thetoptours.comIn the homeland of lecho, it is often prepared with eggs – it's even more filling this way.
You will need: 1 kg bell peppers, 200 g onions, 500 g tomatoes, 4 eggs, spices.
Preparation: Dice the tomatoes and bell peppers, finely chop the onion, and sauté everything together until the vegetables are soft. Whisk the eggs with spices, pour into the lecho, stir, and fry for another couple of minutes.
16. Lecho with Apples for Winter
Source: myberghoff.ruThe familiar winter appetizer gets a subtle apple tartness.
You will need: 1 kg bell peppers, 700 g tomatoes, 350 g apples, 350 g onions, 2 cloves garlic, 100 ml vegetable oil, 70 g sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables and apples, and put them into a pot. Add vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and other spices to taste, bring to a boil, and simmer for half an hour over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and simmer for another 10 minutes. Pour in vinegar, leave the lecho for another 5 minutes, remove from heat, and seal in jars.
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17. Lecho with Pineapple
Source: spmguild.ruThis lecho recipe is especially good as a side dish for chicken!
You will need: 500 g bell peppers, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 1 tbsp adjika, 400 g chopped tomatoes in their own juice, 1 can canned pineapple, 2 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Thinly slice the onion, grate the carrots, and sauté until soft. Add bell peppers and fry for another 3 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes and adjika, and simmer the lecho until thickened. Add diced pineapple and garlic, stir, and remove from heat after a minute.
18. Lecho with Corn
Source: posudachimodache.ruAnd to preserve this lecho in jars, pour in a tablespoon of vinegar at the end of cooking.
You will need: 800 g bell peppers, 200 g onions, 300 g canned corn, 400 g tomatoes, 1 tbsp sugar, salt and spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and lightly sauté. Slice the bell peppers into strips, and blend the tomatoes. Put everything into a pot, add sugar with salt and spices, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add corn and cook the lecho for another 7 minutes.
19. Lecho with Chicken
Source: spiceportal.ruA good everyday way to cook chicken with vegetables.
You will need: 500 g chicken fillet, 800 g bell peppers, 200 g onions, 400 g chopped tomatoes in their own juice, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Dice the chicken and sauté until golden. Add sliced onions and fry for another couple of minutes. Add bell pepper pieces, and after 2-3 minutes, pour in the tomatoes with their juice. Cook until the juice has evaporated slightly. At the end, season the lecho and add herbs.
20. Lecho with Beef
Source: pravilnayaeda.ruTo make the beef truly tender, simmer it longer over low heat.
You will need: 700 g beef, 800 g bell peppers, 800 g tomatoes, 300 g onions, spices.
Preparation: Cut the beef into serving pieces and marinate in spices. Pass the peeled tomatoes through a meat grinder and bring to a boil. Lightly sauté the onion with bell peppers, and add them to the tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the beef, add water if necessary, and simmer the lecho covered over minimal heat for 45-60 minutes.
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