Octopus on Chard

If grilled octopus tastes like vacation to you, because that’s the only time you ever eat it, then get ready to bring your favorite holiday memories right into your home kitchen. And have a little taste of the Mediterranean!

The octopus is a boneless sea creature that has fascinated people for centuries - both on and off their plate.

It’s an important protein source in coastal communities around the world and is considered a delicacy by many cultures.

It’s an excellent source of potassium, magnesium, and calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, "good fats" linked to a range of heart-healthy benefits. Omega-3s can lower your blood pressure and slow the buildup of plaque in your arteries, reducing stress on the heart.

Literally everything about this meal is so healthy and so delicious!

Cook frozen octopus with a wine cork for an hour to hour and a half, depending on the size. Afterwards, drain it and leave it to cool down.

Cook whole leaves of chard in salted water for 10 minutes.

On a tablespoon of olive oil saute minced garlic for a few minutes, then add pieces of cooked octopus and grill for 5 minutes.

Serve the octopus on cooked chard, and season with a tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice and aceto balsamico.

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Octopus on Chard

Yield: 2

Ingredients

• Octopus - 1 kg
• Chard - 500 g
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves
• Aceto balsamico - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Instructions

1. Cook frozen octopus with a wine cork for an hour to hour and a half, depending on the size. Afterwards, drain it and leave it to cool down.
2. Cook whole leaves of chard in salted water for 10 minutes.
3. On a tablespoon of olive oil saute minced garlic for 3 minutes, then add pieces of cooked octopus and grill for 5 minutes.
4. Serve the octopus on cooked chard, and season with a tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice and aceto balsamico.