Florentine Stewed Calamari With Swiss Chard Recipe

Name: Florentine Stewed Calamari With Swiss Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, crushed with your hands; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 1/2 lbs cleaned squid, cut into 1/3 inch rings and tentacles halved; 1 lb swiss chard, leaves and stems coarsely chopped (can also use spinach)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, crushed with your hands
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 lbs cleaned squid, cut into 1/3 inch rings and tentacles halved
1 lb swiss chard, leaves and stems coarsely chopped (can also use spinach)

1
Heat oil in a 6 qt heavy pot over med heat until it shimmers.
2
Cook garlic with red pepper flakes, stirring until pale golden, about 1 minute.
3
Add onion, celery, carrots and 1/2 tsp salt.
4
Cook stirring occasionally until veggies are tender, about 6 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes (with their juice), water, wine and squid.
6
Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
7
Stir in chard and briskly simmer, covered, until squid are tender, about 1 hour.
8
Adjust seasonings.
9
Serve with Crusty Italian bread.

319

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Florentine Stewed Calamari With Swiss Chard falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Florentine Stewed Calamari With Swiss Chard

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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