Octapodi Kokkinisto (Greek Octopus in Tomato Sauce) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Greek Recipes. (Octapodi Kokkinisto (Greek Octopus in Tomato Sauce) Recipe). Octopus is an incomparable treat. I love it grilled, in a salad or in tomato sauce. For many, cooking octopus may seem daunting - but I assure you, it couldn't be easier. Serve this dish with hand-cut french fries or with rice. Never add water; you want the octopus to cook in its own juices for best flavor.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr10 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Octapodi Kokkinisto (Greek Octopus in Tomato Sauce) Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds octopus

cut into 3-inch pieces

¾ cup olive oil

8 small red onions

cut into thin wedges

3 bay leaves

2 cups crushed tomatoes

½ teaspoon sea salt

freshly ground black pepper to taste

Greek Couscous

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place the octopus pieces into a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until the octopus has released its juices 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Drizzle the octopus with olive oil then stir in the onions and bay leaves. Cook and stir until the onions have softened about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the octopus is tender and the sauce has thickened about 25 minutes. Cook uncovered for the last 10 minutes if the sauce is too thin.

Nutritional Information

Octapodi Kokkinisto (Greek Octopus in Tomato Sauce) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 411.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.2g 48%

Carbohydrates: 14.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 5.5g

Fat: 28.8g 44%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

Cholesterol: 72.7mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 734IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.1mg 63%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 44%

Vitamin C: 22.2mg 37%

Folate: 51.1mcg 13%

Calcium: 109.4mg 11%

Iron: 10.4mg 58%

Magnesium: 64.1mg 23%

Potassium: 812.6mg 23%

Sodium: 502.4mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 259.2

*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.