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Ingredients
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1 ½ pounds octopus
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1 teaspoon mixed spice
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup red wine
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½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
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½ teaspoon grated orange zest
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1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
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2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
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10 whole pitted ripe olives
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4 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon white sugar
Directions
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Place the octopus into a large pot and fill with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and then simmer over medium heat until octopus is opaque, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly; cut into bite-size pieces.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, mint leaves, curry powder and mixed spice; cook and stir until onion is soft. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in the octopus pieces, wine, lemon zest and orange zest. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes to blend the flavors, then stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, peas, potatoes, olives and bay leaves. Cover and simmer over low heat until potatoes and octopus are tender, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
499 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
44g | Carbs |
45g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 499 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
Cholesterol 128mg | 43% |
Sodium 1095mg | 48% |
Total Carbohydrate 44g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 23% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 45g | 90% |
Vitamin C 59mg | 65% |
Calcium 262mg | 20% |
Iron 17mg | 94% |
Potassium 1915mg | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.