Calamari Stewed with Tomatoes

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Popular
Health score
60%
Calamari Stewed with Tomatoes
95 min.
4
525kcal

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Indulge your taste buds in a delightful culinary journey with our Calamari Stewed with Tomatoes. This dish is a true testament to the wonders of Mediterranean cuisine, featuring tender calamari that is beautifully balanced with the rich flavors of tomatoes, fennel, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a sophisticated lunch, this recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also brimming with health benefits, earning it a score of 60 on the health meter.

The highlight of this dish is the gentle simmering of calamari, which transforms it into a meltingly tender delicacy, bathed in a luscious sauce of crushed tomatoes and invigorating red wine. The addition of Sambuca or other anise-flavored liquor elevates the dish, imparting a hint of sweetness that complements the freshness of the seafood. With just under 500 calories per serving, it's a generous yet guilt-free option for anyone looking to savor a scrumptious meal without compromising their health.

Whether you're entertaining guests or simply looking to treat yourself, this Calamari Stewed with Tomatoes is sure to impress. Serve it over a bed of fluffy rice or alongside crusty gluten-free bread to soak up the delightful sauce. With its enticing aroma and vibrant flavors, this dish will transport you straight to a sun-kissed Mediterranean coastline. Get ready to enjoy a popular favorite that is both healthy and satisfying!

Ingredients

  • pounds calamari cleaned sliced into rings and tentacles roughly chopped (squid)
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
  •  onion sliced
  •  fennel bulb chopped
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • tablespoons tomato paste 
  • cup red wine 
  • 28 ounce canned tomatoes crushed canned
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.5 cup parsley chopped
  • 0.3 cup fennel fronds chopped
  • 0.3 cup sambuca 

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and fennel. Stir to coat with oil and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it begins to color, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle some salt over it.
  3. Add the garlic cloves and tomato paste and stir well to combine. Cook this for another 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  4. Add the red wine, stir well, and increase the heat to high. Boil until the liquid is reduced by half.
  5. Add the Sambuca or other anise-flavored liquor, and the crushed tomatoes.
  6. in the calamari and bring the pot to a gentle simmer. Simmer for at least 1 hour. After an hour, taste a piece of calamari; It should be tender. If it’s not, keep simmering. Check for tenderness every 15 minutes afterward.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper: Once the calamari is tender, taste the stew for salt and pepper, adding if needed.
  8. Add the chopped parsley and fennel fronds. Stir well to combine and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories525kcal
Protein35.56%
Fat35.47%
Carbs28.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73
Glycemic Load
6.89
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
42.287826081981%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Petunidin
1.19mg
Delphinidin
1.21mg
Malvidin
8.3mg
Peonidin
0.75mg
Catechin
4.28mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
2.27mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.69mg
Hesperetin
0.38mg
Naringenin
1.06mg
Apigenin
16.25mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
1.39mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
1.41mg
Quercetin
6.41mg
Gallocatechin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:525kcal
26.25%
Fat:17.95g
27.61%
Saturated Fat:2.91g
18.2%
Carbohydrates:32.99g
11%
Net Carbohydrates:26.14g
9.51%
Sugar:13.84g
15.38%
Cholesterol:528.44mg
176.15%
Sodium:660.49mg
28.72%
Alcohol:11.37g
100%
Alcohol %:2.31%
100%
Protein:40.48g
80.97%
Copper:4.76mg
237.98%
Vitamin K:183.4µg
174.67%
Selenium:104.25µg
148.93%
Vitamin B2:1.11mg
65.1%
Phosphorus:633.5mg
63.35%
Vitamin C:51.05mg
61.88%
Vitamin E:8mg
53.31%
Vitamin B12:2.95µg
49.14%
Potassium:1652.59mg
47.22%
Vitamin B3:8.31mg
41.53%
Manganese:0.76mg
37.82%
Magnesium:143.03mg
35.76%
Iron:5.75mg
31.95%
Zinc:4.43mg
29.52%
Vitamin B6:0.57mg
28.7%
Fiber:6.84g
27.37%
Vitamin A:1342.93IU
26.86%
Calcium:200.06mg
20.01%
Vitamin B5:1.94mg
19.41%
Folate:72.65µg
18.16%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.53%