Pepper and Tomato Stew with Butternut Squash
A Diet-Friendly Version of the Classic Hungarian “Lecsó”
Pepper and Tomato Stew with Butternut Squash (Hungarian “Lecsó”) is, in my opinion, one of the best Hungarian dishes – and it can fit perfectly into a healthy diet. Of course, that’s only true if we leave out the bacon and sausage. Luckily, you can still create amazing flavors simply by using the right balance of vegetables and preparing the stew properly. Follow my recipe and enjoy the fresh tastes of summer without guilt! This dish won’t make you gain weight – one serving contains under 200 calories. Feel free to enjoy it with a slice of wholegrain bread for some healthy carbohydrates. I also like to drizzle a spoonful of sour cream on top – and yes, dipping the bread into it is absolutely allowed! 🙂
Pepper and Tomato Stew with Butternut Squash
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 4 medium Hungarian sweet yellow pepper (or banana pepper / Cubanelle pepper)
- 1 small butternut squash (about 600 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet red paprika powder (Hungarian)
- 4 eggs
- salt
- ground black pepper
- dried marjoram
Instructions
- Peel the onion, cut it in half, and slice it thinly.
- Wash the squash, trim off the stem, and cut it in half. Remove the seeds from the center. Dice the squash and place it into a large mixing bowl.
- Wash the peppers. Remove the stems and cut them into large chunks. Add them to the bowl with the squash.
- Wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters. Add them to the bowl as well..
- Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan with a lid. Add the onion and sauté until softened.
- Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle in the paprika powder.
- Add the squash, peppers, and tomatoes from the mixing bowl.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and dried marjoram. Mix thoroughly and return the pan to the stove.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and whisk them. Pour the eggs into the lecso and cook while stirring continuously. It’s best when the eggs remain slightly soft and creamy.
- Serve on its own or with wholegrain bread.
Calories and macros
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