Warm Calamari With Winter Vegetables

1. 1

   Mix tomatoes, vinegar and 4 tablespoons oil.

2. 2

   Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Bring a couple of quarts of salted water to a boil.

4. 4

   Add the brussels sprouts, cook 2 minutes, scoop out with a slotted spoon, drain and transfer to a cutting board.

5. 5

   Add the fennel to the water, cook 90 seconds, drain and transfer to a large bowl.

6. 6

   Trim away the bottom half-inch of the brussels sprouts.

7. 7

   Pull the leaves off what remains of the sprouts until they no longer come off easily.

8. 8

   Discard whats left of the sprouts.

9. 9

   Add the leaves to the fennel.

10. 10

    Heat a cast-iron skillet until very hot.

11. 11

    Add the remaining oil.

12. 12

    When hot, add the calamari, separating the pieces, and cook a couple of minutes.

13. 13

    Add the shallot and garlic, lower heat to medium and saute another minute, until softened.

14. 14

    Add the beans, fennel and brussels sprout leaves.

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    Saute briefly, until everything is warmed through.

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    Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a shallow bowl for serving.

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    Drizzle with the tomato vinaigrette.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.