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Dairy-Free Lecsó with Sausage

A flavorful Hungarian vegetable stew made with bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, enhanced with smoked sausage and made dairy-free. A simple and satisfying dinner.

45m4 servings
DAIRY-free
380 cal|20g protein|25g carbs|22g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Smoked sausage
  • 1 large Onion
  • 3 mixed colors Bell peppers
  • 4 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Slice the about 450 g smoked sausage into 0.635 cm thick rounds.
  2. 2Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a 30.48 cm skillet over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook for 3-5 minutes, until lightly browned on both sides.
  3. 3Add the 1 large onion, chopped, to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent. Add the 3 mixed colors bell peppers, sliced, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4Add the 4 medium tomatoes, diced, and the 1 tbsp paprika to the skillet. Stir to combine everything.
  5. 5Season the mixture with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Stir well.
  6. 6Reduce the heat to medium-low (148.9°C / 150°C), cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. 7Serve the lecsó hot.

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