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Octapodi Kokkinisto (Greek Octopus in Tomato Sauce)

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"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." — Diana Moutsopoulos

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2 pounds octopus, cut into 3-inch pieces
3/4 cup olive oil
8 small red onions, cut into thin wedges
3 bay leaves

2 cups crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

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.
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.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

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Jan 16, 2012

Thanks Diana for a great, easy to make recipe. We used frozen octopus we'd had for some time, 2 large regular onions as that was what we had in the house and I just added some chopped greek olives. It was 'out of the park' delicious We served it with whole wheat pasta, green salad & crusty panini rolls. So easy, so delicious. Left overs the next day were just as scruptious!

—Victoria

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Aug 09, 2011

I can't wait to try this, it sounds like something I had at a party years ago. Thank you so much!

—kellymc125

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6 Ratings

May 19, 2012

Pretty good. but a bit salty. Goes nicely with rice.I would make it again.

—Olga

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Mar 26, 2013

So easy! Though I had whole baby octopus and had to look up how to clean them. Even my young children loved this. I supplemented the octopus with a cuttlefish and I bet squid would be fabulous as well.

—Hester G.

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Nutrition

Calories
412 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
14.6 g
5%

Cholesterol
73 mg
24%

Fat
28.8 g
44%

Fiber
2.4 g
9%

Protein
24.2 g
48%

Sodium
502 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Octapodi Kokkinisto (Greek Octopus in Tomato Sauce)

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 412
Calories from Fat: 259

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.8g 44 %
Saturated Fat 4.1g 21 %
Cholesterol 73mg 24 %
Sodium 502mg 20 %
Potassium 813mg 23 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.6g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9 %
Protein 24.2g 48 %
** Sugars 5.5g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 37 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 104 %
** Thiamin 8 %
Niacin 63 %
Vitamin B6 44 %
Magnesium 23 %
Folate 28 %

* 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.