Hungarian-Style Summer Squash with Dill🇭🇺..

Perfect choice! 🇭🇺 This is a classic Hungarian side dish called Tökfőzelék — a creamy summer squash stew with dill. It’s light, fresh, and pairs beautifully with meatballs, sausages, or even just a slice of crusty bread.


🇭🇺 Hungarian-Style Summer Squash with Dill (Tökfőzelék)

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs (900 g) summer squash or zucchini (peeled and grated)
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika (optional, for color)
  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
  • 2 tbsp flour (for thickening, or use cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 1 ½ cups milk (or part milk + water)
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
  • 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice (to balance the flavor)

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