Octopus stew (Stuffat Tal-Qarnit)

octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Squid is lower in calories, while canned tuna is more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option, while white wine is often less expensive.

Boil a pot of water.

Dunk pieces of octopus into boiling water for 3 seconds, then remove.

Simmer octopus in the same water for 20 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a pot.

Add diced brown onion and crushed garlic, sauté until translucent.

Add crushed tomatoes and a can of water to the pot.

Stir in capers and black olives.

Add tomato paste and stir until combined, letting it come to a simmer.

Cut the octopus into bite-sized pieces, leaving some tentacle curls intact.

Add red wine and mixed herbs to the pot.

Zest in lemon and stir.

Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Add frozen peas and diced potatoes to the pot, leaving the lid off to evaporate some liquid.

Cook until potatoes are fork-soft, about 15-20 minutes.

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