Best 5 Vegetable Paprikash Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Hungary with our delectable Vegetable Paprikash, a hearty and flavorful dish that captures the essence of traditional Hungarian cuisine. This soul-warming stew features an orchestra of colorful vegetables, simmered in a rich and aromatic paprika-infused sauce. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, with tender bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, and green beans playing harmoniously alongside succulent tomatoes, creating a delightful medley of textures and tastes.

Our collection encompasses three enticing variations of this classic dish, each offering a unique twist on the original. The Classic Vegetable Paprikash adheres to the timeless recipe, showcasing the perfect balance of spices and vegetables. For those who prefer a touch of heat, the Spicy Vegetable Paprikash ignites your taste buds with a vibrant blend of chili peppers, while the Creamy Vegetable Paprikash embraces a velvety smooth sauce enriched with sour cream and cream cheese, resulting in an irresistibly creamy and comforting experience.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions guide you effortlessly through the cooking process, ensuring a flawless and satisfying culinary creation. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your stove, and prepare to be captivated by the magic of Vegetable Paprikash, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM AND POTATO PAPRIKASH



Mushroom and Potato Paprikash image

This recipe is a vegetarian adaptation of chicken paprikash, a classic dish in Hungary, where there are many regional and cultural variations. This version is not at all traditional, though mushrooms are common in Hungarian cooking. To make this dish doable on a weeknight, par-cook the potatoes while you're searing the mushrooms. If time is not an issue, you can skip that step, but it will increase the lid-on cooking time to about 30 minutes in Step 2. Avoid washing your mushrooms, which makes them less likely to sear. Instead, wipe off any dirt with a damp cloth. Meaty trumpet mushrooms add a wonderful texture in the stew, but you can use any mushrooms you like, including all-purpose creminis. This recipe can also be made in an Instant Pot. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
2 pounds mushrooms, such as trumpet or cremini, tough stems removed, halved if larger than 2 inches
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
Salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large yellow or red onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
2 tablespoons sweet paprika, preferably Hungarian
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup vegetable stock
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Warm the oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add half the mushrooms, season with salt, and brown for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Meanwhile, spread the potatoes on a plate or a shallow bowl and microwave for 3 to 5 minutes; they should be about halfway cooked, not fully. (If you don't have a microwave, you can parcook in salted boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes instead.) Transfer the first batch of mushrooms to a plate, add a little more oil if the pan is dry, and brown the second batch the same way, seasoning with salt and transferring them to the plate when done.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the butter to the pot, then the onion. Season with salt and cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until the onion just begins to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, until the onion is soft and the garlic is fragrant. Reduce the heat to low and add the sweet and smoked paprikas; stir well to combine the spices with the onion. Add the wine, increase the heat to medium and let it come to a simmer while you scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Add the vegetable stock and the crushed tomatoes, then the potatoes and mushrooms, along with any liquid that accumulated on the plate. Season generously with black pepper. Increase the heat to high to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cover the pot. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and cook for about 5 minutes more, until the potatoes are fully tender and the liquid has reduced a bit. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream and flour in a medium bowl, then whisk a few ladlefuls of the hot liquid into the sour cream mixture. Reduce the heat to low, then add the sour cream mixture and herbs to the pot. Stir well, and adjust the texture of the stew with up to ½ cup of water if it is too thick for your taste. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if you like.

VEAL SHANK PAPRIKASH



Veal Shank Paprikash image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
6 cross-cut sections veal shank (about 5 pounds)
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound cipollini onions, peeled
1/2 cup white wine
Kosher salt
3/4 pound wild mushrooms, broken into pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the veal: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in the paprika, then add the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth; transfer the mixture to a large baking dish.
  • Pat the veal dry; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Wipe out the skillet, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook the veal in 2 batches until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side, adding the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil between batches. Transfer the veal to the baking dish, cover with foil and bake until tender, 2 hours to 2 hours, 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: Heat the sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until the sugar melts. Add the cipollini onions and cook, tossing, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the wine, 1/4cup water and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, partially covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring until glazed, about 5 more minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the parsley, dill and salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
  • Transfer the veal to an ovenproof platter, cover with foil and keep warm in the oven (turn the oven off). Strain the liquid from the baking dish, discarding the solids. Skim off 1 tablespoon fat from the strained liquid; transfer the fat to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in the liquid and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the veal and serve with the mushrooms and onions

CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



Chef John's Chicken Paprikash image

After many, many requests, I'm excited to be sharing what is my second favorite Hungarian dish of all time. I really love making anything Hungarian, since the recipes tend to be simple and easy to make, as well as comforting and delicious, and the names are never not fun to say. Top with extra sour cream and freshly sliced chives on top.

Provided by Chef John

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 (5 ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ cup sweet Hungarian paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken broth
⅔ cup sour cream, room temperature
¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Season chicken generously on both sides with salt. Heat olive oil in a heavy, deep-sided pan (that comes with a lid) over high heat and brown the chicken well, skin-side down, about 5 minutes; flip and continue to sear until other side is browned, 3 to 4 minutes more. Turn off heat. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate and reserve until needed; spoon out excess chicken fat if desired.
  • Add onions and a pinch of salt to the same pan and saute over medium until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and flour and cook, stirring, another 3 to 4 minutes to form a tomato roux. Stir in 1 teaspoon kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and sweet paprika and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and transfer chicken and accumulated juices back into the pan. Baste the tops with the sauce, cover the pan with the lid, and simmer, basting occasionally with the sauce, until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and is fork-tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate.
  • Skim some fat off the top of the sauce if desired. Whisk heavy cream and sour cream into the sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Transfer the chicken and any juices back into the sauce. Simmer, uncovered, basting often, until chicken is heated through and very tender, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 99.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 406 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

VEGETABLE PAPRIKASH



Vegetable Paprikash image

Most folks are familiar with chicken paprikash, here's a light vegetarian way to enjoy the that delicious combination of paprika in a creamy sauce. Orginal recipe from Cooking Light and post here (untried) for the Zaar World Tour.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Hungarian

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced baking potato, cut into (1/4-inch)
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups plain soymilk or 2 cups reduced-fat milk
1 cup no-salt-added tomato juice
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce or 2 teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cabbage and next 10 ingredients (cabbage through red pepper); sauté 3 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until tender and mixture begins to thicken.
  • Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 182.3, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 8.2, Protein 8.6

VEGETABLES PAPRIKASH



Vegetables Paprikash image

This comes from 1001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes. Posting for ZWT3. Hot or sweet paprika may be used in this recipe.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Stew

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 green bell peppers, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon paprika
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
salt and pepper
12 ounces noodles, cooked, warm

Steps:

  • Sauté cabbage, onions, zucchini, carrots and green peppers in oil in a large skillet until tender, 5-8 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and tomatoes. Cook over medium heat, covered, until cabbage and tomatoes are wilted.
  • Stir in flour and paprika; cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in stock and heat to boiling. Boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in sour cream; season with salt and pepper. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 75.2, Sodium 232.1, Carbohydrate 90.6, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 13.2, Protein 18.5

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut vegetables or a food processor to chop the vegetables.
  • If you don't have paprika on hand, you can substitute another mild chili powder, such as ancho or guajillo.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth instead of water.
  • If you like your paprikash spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve paprikash over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Vegetable paprikash is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this vegetable paprikash recipe a try.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #low-protein     #healthy     #main-dish     #eggs-dairy     #hungarian     #easy     #european     #low-fat     #vegetarian     #stove-top     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-cholesterol     #low-saturated-fat     #low-calorie     #low-carb     #healthy-2     #low-in-something     #taste-mood     #savory     #equipment     #3-steps-or-less

Related Topics