Lecsó recipe

Cooking with the Founders: Hungarian Lecsó Recipe

Welcome to our new blog series, “Cooking with the Founders” – where we (the faces behind Fresko) share some of our personal go-to recipes. We’re not the chefs behind your weekly meals—that credit goes to our incredible culinary partners—but we do love cooking at home.

What is Lecsó?

Lecsó (pronounced leh-cho) is a classic Hungarian dish made with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and paprika. Think of it as a lighter, veggie-packed stew with a deep, rich flavor thanks to the paprika. It’s a staple in Hungarian households. Especially in the summer when the veggies are at their peak.

Why We Love It

  • Its Quick - Under 30 minutes
  • Healthy – full of antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins
  • Versatile - you can add eggs at the end for extra protein and sausages for a more meaty dish

The Needed Ingredients

ingredients for lecso consist of paprika, tomatoes and onions

Ingredient List ( serves 2-3) 

  • 2 large onions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 bell peppers
  • 4 tomatoes
  • olive oil (to taste)
  • paprika powder (to taste)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • optional : 2 eggs and sausage

INSTRUCTION FOR MAKING LECSÓ

cutting up onions for lecso

1. Cut your onions into small pieces. 

 

cooking the onions in the pan until they are golden brown for lecso.

2. Sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat until they turn a bit brown

cutting up paprika into strip for lecso

3. Cut up your paprika into strips and toss them in the pan too after your onions have gone golden brown.

cutting up tomatoes into small pieces for the lecso.

4. Also cut your tomatoes into smaller pieces and toss it into the pan with the onions and paprikas.

letting the onions, paprika and tomatoes boil for the lecso.

5. Now let the vegetables cook for 10min with a lid on, occasionally stirring it. Optionally you can also add two eggs stired straight into the pan for extra nutrition. 

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6. That was it. It was easy as that, and now its time for you to enjoy:)

 

Final Note

Lecsó is the kind of dish that proves simple food can be incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re short on time or just want something clean and cozy. I hope you enjoyed and check back in a bit for a new quick and easy recipe.

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