Cucumber vegetables

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 900 g braised cucumber(s), alternatively salad cucumbers
• ½ bell pepper(s) (red)
• 3 tomatoes
• 50 g bacon (marbled, diced)
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 125 g sour cream
• 1 ½ tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp dill
• 1 tbsp margarine
• Paprika powder (sweet)

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Peel the cucumber, halve lengthwise, remove the seeds, and cut into 1cm-thick pieces. Trim the bell peppers and finely dice them. Peel the tomatoes and cut them into eighths. Melt the margarine in a large saucepan. Fry the bacon, onions, and garlic until golden brown. Add the vegetables. Season with sugar, vinegar, pepper, salt, and paprika. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until the cucumber pieces are soft. Whisk the flour with the sour cream and stir in the chopped dill. Then add it to the cooked vegetables and bring to a boil briefly. Serve with fried potatoes and smoked sausage or sausage rolls.