TOMATO & PEPPERS STEW

(HUNGARIAN LECHO)

It’s summer here! Tomatoes, peppers, and zucchinis are back in season! This tomato and peppers stew (Hungarian Lecho or Lescho) dish uses the freshest summer ingredients like ripe tomatoes, green and banana peppers, and luscious zucchinis.  When it simmers, the house smells incredible.

Ingredients

Onion | Garlic | Thyme  Tomatoes | Banana Peppers  Bell Peppers | Zucchini  Sausage | Tomato Sauce Tomato Paste | Sweet Paprika Smoked Paprika | Olive Oil Salt & Pepper

 In a dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil; Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes

Add garlic & thyme, cook for another 2 minutes Add tomato paste & cubed sausage, cook for another 5 minutes; Add peppers & zucchini, tomatoes, tomato sauce, sweet & smoked paprika

Cover and cook until vegetables are soft but still crunchy, about 15 -20 minutes; Season with salt and pepper

Serve with a fresh baguette or rice

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