Classic lecho for the winter with carrots and peppers

Cookinero 5 May 2025

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Carrot and pepper lecho for the winter is a great side dish from a jar for grilled meat or sausages. Lecho is a dish straight from Hungary that has found popularity throughout Europe as a side dish for meat dishes, mainly in northern Germany, but in Hungary it is served as a full-fledged dish with pieces of white bread.

How to cook Classic lecho for the winter with carrots and peppers

Step 1

First, sterilize the jars and lids. Place the jars and lids in an oven preheated to 110 °C, without covering the jars with lids. Sterilize 0.5 l jars for 10 minutes, and liter jars for 15 minutes. Record the time, and after they are heated, turn off the heat and leave all the contents in the oven until they cool completely.

Step 2

Cut the bell pepper into strips. Cut the carrots and onions into half rings, and chop the garlic into small cubes.

Step 3

Heat a saucepan with vegetable oil. Fry the onion for 5 minutes. Add 100 ml of water and the remaining vegetables with spices.

Step 4

Simmer the vegetables until tender, about 25 minutes.

Step 5

Blend the vegetables until pureed. Then pour in the vinegar and stir. Put the lecho in the jars. Roll up the jars and immediately after rolling up, turn the jar upside down with the lid and wrap it in a warm material. Let the preparation cool slowly, and then put it in a dark place.