Useful links
[email protected]
enEnglish
Cookinero
Expand menu
Sign inAccount

Classic lecho for the winter with carrots and peppers

Author
Cookinero 5 May 2025
3160
Classic lecho for the winter with carrots and peppers

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

Classic lecho for the winter with carrots and peppers

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

Classic lecho for the winter with carrots and peppers

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

Step 3

Classic lecho for the winter with carrots and peppers

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

Classic lecho for the winter with carrots and peppers

Simmer the vegetables until tender, about 25 minutes.

Step 5

Classic lecho for the winter with carrots and peppers

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.

Classic lecho for the winter with carrots and peppers - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use apple cider vinegar as a substitute for regular vinegar. The flavor will be slightly fruitier, but it will still provide the necessary acidity for preservation.
Once opened, store the lecho in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Make sure to use a clean spoon each time to prevent contamination.
Absolutely! Simply omit the sugar or replace it with a low-carb sweetener like erythritol if you prefer a touch of sweetness without the carbs.
Lecho is versatile—serve it as a side dish with grilled meats, mix it into pasta or rice, or use it as a flavorful topping for bread or crackers.
Yes, lecho freezes well. Portion it into airtight containers or freezer bags, leaving some space for expansion, and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Certainly! Zucchini, eggplant, or tomatoes can be great additions. Adjust cooking times as needed to ensure all vegetables are tender.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, diced jalapeños, or a splash of hot sauce to the vegetables while simmering for extra heat.
If you’re storing the lecho in the fridge and consuming it within a few weeks, sterilizing isn’t mandatory, but it’s still good practice to ensure cleanliness.
Yes, but thaw and drain them well first to avoid excess liquid. Fresh peppers are ideal for texture, but frozen work in a pinch.

Reviews: 0

0 Overall rating
5
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Have you already prepared this recipe? Tell what you think.

Write a review

Will be displayed on the comment.
Your review must be at least 50 characters.

Trending

Honey mushroom soup
Soups with frozen forest mushrooms, Soups with forest mushrooms, Collection of recipes, Healthy eating, Season again,

Honey mushroom soup

Total Reviews:

Frozen honey mushrooms allow you to enjoy the taste and aroma of mushroom soup even in winter. There are many recipes with honey mushrooms and other frozen or dried mushrooms in traditional Russian cuisine. But soup with honey mushrooms, frozen whole

Cookinero Cookinero
Kundyumy
Feel sick, Garlic, Mushrooms, Buckwheat, Sour cream recipes,

Kundyumy

Total Reviews:

Surprisingly, Russian dumplings can also be lenten - let's remember the old recipe for kundums. Although their main feature is that immediately after molding kundyums are fried, and then they are poured with broth, most often mushrooms, sour crea

Cookinero Cookinero
Apricot and gooseberry jam
Gooseberry, Apricots, Jam,

Apricot and gooseberry jam

Total Reviews:

The combination of sunny apricot and amber gooseberry is already picturesque in itself. Since it is difficult to catch the moment of optimal ripeness of gooseberries, they are often picked while still green and sour. In this case, this is what we nee

Cookinero Cookinero
Buženina
Buženina, Pork,

Buženina

Total Reviews:

Juicy, fragrant tasty boiled pork. Excellent, traditional appetizer for the festive table.

Cookinero Cookinero
Khinkal in Dagestan style
Beef dinner, Collection of recipes, Recipe with video, Khinkali, Garlic season,

Khinkal in Dagestan style

Total Reviews:

Khinkal is a traditional Caucasian dish. It is often confused with such a famous Georgian dish as khinkali. And, although the set of products in both dishes is quite similar, they are nevertheless different. Traditionally, khinkal is prepared on the

Cookinero Cookinero
Apple marshmallow
Collection of recipes, Marshmallow, Apple season, There are common allergens, Just,

Apple marshmallow

Total Reviews:

Apple marshmallows can be considered a healthy homemade treat. The low-calorie dessert is made by making marshmallows from applesauce. In order for homemade apple marshmallows to hold their shape well, they need to be made with gelatin. According to

Cookinero Cookinero
Azu in Tatar style
Azu with potatoes, Azu with pickles, Dinner with potatoes, Collection of recipes, Does not contain common allergens,

Azu in Tatar style

Total Reviews:

Azu is a Tatar dish that gained popularity in Soviet times. Traditionally, azu is made from lamb or beef, with onions, potatoes and pickles added. Everything is cut into strips and stewed in tomato sauce.

Cookinero Cookinero
Baked pears with cottage cheese
Cottage cheese, Desserts, Baked pear,

Baked pears with cottage cheese

Total Reviews:

There are those who love pears in their simplest and most natural form - "from the tree" or bought from a trusted market merchant, and there are adherents of pears baked, grilled or stewed in sugar syrup. This recipe is for the latter, alth

Cookinero Cookinero
Categories Menu Recipes
Top