Vegan Lecsó

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

De bereidingswijze

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1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

   Ongeveer 2 min

2. 2

   Add the yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

   Ongeveer 7 min

   Tip van de kok: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

3. 3

   Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the sweet paprika. This prevents the paprika from burning and becoming bitter.

   Ongeveer 1 min

4. 4

   Return the pot to the heat and add the bell pepper and minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Ongeveer 5 min

5. 5

   Stir in the canned diced tomato, salt, black pepper, and optional sugar.

   Ongeveer 1 min

   Tip van de kok: The sugar helps to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

   Ongeveer 30 min

   Tip van de kok: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

   Ongeveer 1 min

8. 8

   Serve hot, either on its own or with crusty bread.