Lunch

Hungarian-style stew with sausage and zucchini (leczo)

About 453 kcal, 17 g of protein, 26 g of carbs, and 28 g of fat per serving. It works well for lunch, and takes about 30 minutes to prepare.

Dairy-freeLow carb

Sausage and zucchini leczo — about 453 kcal per serving
453kcal
17 gprotein (16% of energy)
26 gcarbs
28 gfat
10 gfiber
30 minprep time

Ingredients (1 serving)

Instructions

  1. Cut the sausage into half-moons and brown it in oil in a wide pot. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced bell pepper and diced zucchini and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes (canned are fine), tomato paste, sweet paprika and hot paprika. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the vegetables soften. Season with salt and pepper.

If you’re not tracking carbs, serve with a slice of bread or groats. For a meat-free version, replace the sausage with chickpeas.

Nutrition information per serving

Per servingAmount
Calories453 kcal
Protein17.1 g
Carbs26.5 g
of which sugars21.4 g
Fiber10.3 g
Fat27.9 g
of which saturated8 g
Salt1.8 g

We calculated the calories and macros using the listed weights and our calorie chart. Protein provides 16% of the energy, carbs 25%, and fat 59%. Weights are for ingredients in the form specified in the recipe: groats, rice, and pasta are weighed dry, and meat and fish raw, unless the recipe says otherwise.

Nutrition information is approximate and depends on the specific products and preparation method. This recipe is for informational purposes and does not replace an individual diet plan from a dietitian. How we calculate recipe calories.