Stuffed calamari and potato and spinach salad. Blitva, Croatia style. Montenegro. Mediterranean food

calamari

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: eggplant

Zucchini provides a similar texture and is more readily available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive while still providing fat.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a more affordable binding agent.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often less expensive and can be used in similar ways.

Clean calamari and remove the tentacles.

Boil new potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Sauté spring garlic and spring onions in olive oil and butter until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Chop boiled potatoes and mix with sautéed garlic, onions, baby spinach, and parsley.

Add bulgur and season with salt and pepper, stirring to combine.

Stuff each calamari tube with the potato mixture, sealing the ends with toothpicks.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add stuffed calamari and cook until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove calamari and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Serve stuffed calamari with a drizzle of lemon juice and garnish with chives if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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