Hungarian Lecso - Pepper, Sausage and Tomato Stew Recipe

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Hungarian Lecso - Pepper, Sausage and Tomato Stew
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  1. METHOD: In a heavy, straight-sided sauté pan or a casserole (like a Dutch Oven), melt three generous tablespoons of delicious lard.
  2. Prepare all peppers, core, devein and cut into 4-6 long narrow wedges.
  3. Cut onions into 1/2 moon slices. Place onions and peppers into the lard on high heat. Stir-fry until it becomes like a stew, cooked, but still firm; only about 6-8 minutes - no longer, you want the integrity of the peppers to remain in tact and the bright colours to stay. Then, add all seasonings, stewed tomatoes and paste.
  4. Adding the Hungarian Sausage: Take 1 pair of Hungarian Kolbász (Sausage) and slice it on the “diagonal” – the visual effect is important. You can add the slices right into the pepper stew and let it stew together if it’s not too dry. Other sausage variations like Debrecen are ideal, but the drier ones, like the Gyulai sausage are exceptionally delicious. Note: if the sausage is too dry – stew beforehand in 1/2 cup water in a shallow saucepan for 10-15 minutes before adding it to the peppers. (Add both stewing liquid and sausage to the peppers).
  5. Let simmer until all flavours are melded; about 4-6 minutes. Warning – when you are stirring, use a wooden slotted spoon so as not to break up the peppers – you are not going for baby food!
  6. Serving Suggestions: Serve with fluffy white jasmine rice and/or fresh Hungarian white bread. You can jazz it up or play it down. However you use, it you will find it to be very complimentary with a variety of your favourite dishes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 339.98 Kcal (1423 kJ)
Calories from fat 225.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.05g 39%
Cholesterol 47.56mg 16%
Sodium 1113.83mg 46%
Potassium 394.78mg 8%
Total Carbs 13.67g 5%
Sugars 7.49g 30%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 14%
Protein 10.6g 21%
Vitamin C 116.4mg 194%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 9.5mg 53%
Calcium 28.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.04 Kcal (519 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.14g 39%
Cholesterol 17.35mg 16%
Sodium 406.37mg 46%
Potassium 144.03mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.99g 5%
Sugars 2.73g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1.24g 14%
Protein 3.87g 21%
Vitamin C 42.5mg 194%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 17%
Iron 3.4mg 53%
Calcium 10.4mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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