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Florentine Stewed Calamari With Swiss Chard
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 21 Minutes
Servings: 6
From the Gourmet Magazine May/2009 I have not made this recipe YET! I'm waiting for Guests that will appreciate it!! Calamari isn't something I can get DH to eat :(
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)
Directions:
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com