Florentine Stewed Calamari With Swiss Chard Recipe

Impress your guests with this elegant Florentine Stewed Calamari recipe! Tender calamari are simmered in a rich tomato broth with sweet carrots, celery, and fragrant garlic, then finished with earthy Swiss chard. This gourmet recipe (featured in May 2009's gourmet magazine) is perfect for a special occasion and surprisingly easy to make. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 270.7 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Florentine Stewed Calamari With Swiss Chard

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How to Make Florentine Stewed Calamari With Swiss Chard

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until pale golden, about 1 minute.
  3. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, 1 cup chopped carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
  5. Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water, and 1/2 cup dry white wine.
  6. Add 1 pound cleaned calamari, cut into rings.
  7. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  8. Stir in 1 bunch chopped Swiss chard (stems removed). Cover and simmer briskly until the squid are tender, about 1 hour.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve immediately with crusty Italian bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

8g

Carbs

6g

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