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Greek Octopus Stew (Octopus Stifado)

A traditional Greek stew featuring tender octopus cooked in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 kg octopus cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 400 g canned tomatoes crushed
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in the octopus pieces and cook until they start to turn opaque.
  4. Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  6. Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for about 90 minutes, or until the octopus is tender.
  7. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.

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