Lencsefőzelék (Hungarian Lentil Főzelék)
A thick, comforting lentil stew with a sweet and sour edge, eaten with a fried egg or sausage.
- Time45 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.39 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Simmer the lentils and carrots in water for 25 minutes until soft. Drain, keeping the liquid.
25 min - 2
Heat the oil and cook the onion for 6 minutes. Add the garlic.
6 min - 3
Stir in the flour and paprika and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
- 4
Add the stock, lentils, carrots, vinegar and sugar. Simmer for 8 minutes until thick.
8 min - 5
Add a splash of lentil liquid if too thick. Serve with a fried egg on each portion.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.