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Greek Octopus Stew (Octopus Stifado)

A traditional Greek dish featuring tender octopus cooked in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
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
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 400 g canned tomatoes crushed
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in the octopus pieces and cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Cover and let it cook on low heat for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the octopus is tender.
  7. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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