Zucchini Lecso Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥄 Servings: Not specified
Description:
Zucchini Lecso, a delightful dish originating from Hungary, embodies a fusion of vibrant flavors, boasting a rich medley of sweet peppers, tomatoes, champignon mushrooms, zucchini, and aromatic spices. This recipe presents a milder rendition of the traditional Lecso, omitting the fiery small peppers to cater to diverse palates.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 143
- Fat: 1.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 413.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 31.9g
- Fiber: 7.9g
- Sugar: 18.1g
- Protein: 7.2g
Ingredients:
- 3 sweet peppers
- 5 tomatoes
- 200g champignon mushrooms
- 1 zucchini
- 200g tomato paste
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Chop all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniformity for even cooking.
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Fry them separately in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until they develop a slight caramelization and are tender but still firm to the bite. Transfer each batch to a large pot as they finish cooking.
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Once all the vegetables are in the pot, mix them gently to combine flavors.
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Add minced garlic and tomato paste to the pot, stirring well to incorporate.
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If the mixture appears too thick, add a little water to achieve your desired consistency, ensuring it’s not too watery but still has enough liquid to simmer.
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Season generously with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste, adjusting the quantities according to your preference for flavor intensity.
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Simmer the mixture over low heat for approximately 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to soften further, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
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Once ready, ladle the Zucchini Lecso into small serving bowls, garnishing with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
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Serve this delectable dish alongside your favorite accompaniments, whether it’s steamed rice, succulent meat, crusty bread, or any other accompaniment of your choice, allowing the flavors of the Lecso to shine through and delight your taste buds with every bite.
Tips:
- For an extra depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine or vegetable broth to the simmering mixture.
- Experiment with different varieties of mushrooms for added complexity and earthiness.
- To enhance the sweetness of the dish, you can incorporate a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, allowing the flavors to further develop over time. Simply reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
Indulge in the comforting warmth and hearty goodness of this Zucchini Lecso, a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the bountiful harvest of seasonal vegetables and invites you on a journey of culinary exploration through the rich tapestry of Hungarian cuisine.
