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Hungarian Lecsó with Paprika and Rice Noodles

Name: Hungarian Lecsó with Paprika and Rice Noodles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Olive Oil, 2 tbsp; Onion, 1 large, thinly sliced; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Hungarian wax peppers or bell peppers, 1 lb, sliced into strips; Tomatoes, 2 large, diced; Hungarian sweet paprika, 2 tsp; Salt & pepper, to taste; Rice noodles, 8 oz; Water, 4 cups; Salt, 1 tsp

Enjoy this vibrant and comforting dish that pairs the sweet essence of paprika with the satisfying texture of rice noodles.

4.6(422 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 22, 2026

Hungarian Lecsó with Paprika and Rice Noodles — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lecsó Base

For the Rice Noodles

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 326 kcal
Protein: 6.25 g
Carbs: 59 g
Fat: 7.75 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1305 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Carbs: 236 g
Fat: 31 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Olive Oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Onion 1 large, thinly sliced	60	2	14	0	3
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0	2	0	0
Hungarian wax peppers or bell peppers 1 lb, sliced into strips	100	4	24	0	4
Tomatoes 2 large, diced	44	2	10	0	2
Hungarian sweet paprika 2 tsp	12	1	2	1	1
Salt & pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Rice noodles 8 oz	840	16	184	2	4
Water 4 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Lecsó Base

1
Heat olive oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Cook onions
Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent.
3
Add garlic
Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.

Cooking the Peppers and Tomatoes

1
Add peppers
Add the sliced peppers to the pot and cook until they begin to soften.
2
Add tomatoes and paprika
Stir in the tomatoes and sweet paprika, simmer for about 15 minutes.
3
Season
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Do not let the peppers overcook; they should retain some texture. Pro Tip: Add a pinch of smoked paprika for extra depth of flavor.

How to Make Hungarian Lecsó with Paprika and Rice Noodles

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering the Stew
Allow the lecsó to simmer on low heat until the peppers are tender and the flavors meld, about 10-15 min.
2
Preparing the Noodles
Cook rice noodles by boiling in salted water until just tender, about 5 min, then drain.
3
Combining
Gently mix the cooked rice noodles into the lecsó, ensuring they absorb the sauce.