Lecsó
Hungarian Vegetable Ragout with Sausage
No, skip this one: about 22g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A rustic and flavorful vegetable stew, similar to ratatouille, made with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, paprika, and often enhanced with smoked Hungarian sausage or bacon. It's a staple comfort food.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (various colors), ripe tomatoes, onions, smoked Hungarian sausage (kolbász) or bacon, lard or cooking oil, sweet paprika powder, salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Request minimal onions and ensure no sugar is added to the tomato base. Crucially, ask for no accompanying bread or rice. Some restaurants might pre-prepare with more onions; verify if a fresh, low-carb version is possible.
If you order it anyway, say this (Hungarian)
A Lecsót minimális hagymával, cukor nélkül, kenyér és rizs nélkül kérem. Frissen elkészíthető?
For the Lecsó, please use minimal onions, no sugar in the tomato base, and no bread or rice. Can it be made fresh?
Watch out for
High onion content, potential hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce (less common but possible), always served with bread or rice in traditional settings.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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