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octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Squid offers a similar texture, while canned tuna is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while white wine is often cheaper.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat, while smoked paprika adds depth.

Heat a 12-inch sauté pan over high heat and add 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Add 2 cloves of halved garlic and chili pepper to the pan, sauté until golden without burning the garlic.

Add 2 pounds of baby octopus to the pan and stir to coat in the oil.

Cover the pan and let the octopus release its own water for about 5-6 minutes.

Remove the lid and check how much water has been released by the octopus.

Add 1/2 cup of dry white wine to the pan and keep the flame on high, allowing it to boil for a few minutes.

Add cherry tomatoes and parsley to the pan, then lower the flame to medium.

Place a wooden spoon across the pan and cover to let it cook for about 15 minutes.

Check the tenderness of the octopus after 15 minutes; if not tender, cover and check again in another 15 minutes.

Once tender, serve the octopus as an appetizer with toasted bread.

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