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Squid and Chickpeas in Tomato Broth: Calamari e Ceci in Zimino (Mario Batali) Recipe

Squid and Chickpeas in Tomato Broth: Calamari e Ceci in Zimino (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Squid and Chickpeas in Tomato Broth: Calamari e Ceci in Zimino (Mario Batali)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups cooked chickpeas
20 slices sweet soppressata
1/2 cup raisins
3 cups clam juice
8 plum tomatoes , roasted in a 400 degree f oven for 30 minutes and halved
1 cup basic tomato sauce , recipe follows
3/4 lb calamari ( squid)
36 mussels , scrubbed and debearded
1 bunch mint leaves , torn
1/4 cup sliced fresh scallions
2 cups fresh spinach
salt and pepper , to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 spanish onion, chopped in 1/4 inch dice
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried
1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
2 (28-oz) cans peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved
salt , to taste

Directions:

In a large saucepot, combine the chickpeas, sopressata, raisins, clam juice, tomatoes and tomato sauce and simmer until reduced by half. Season well with salt and pepper and add the calamari and mussels and simmer the seafood slowly until just cooked through. Stir in the mint leaves, scallions and spinach, cook 3 minutes, then serve in warmed soup bowls.
Basic Tomato Sauce:
In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
Yield: 4 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	742.98 Kcal (3111 kJ)
Calories from fat	199.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.21g	34%
Cholesterol	224.84mg	75%
Sodium	2364.74mg	99%
Potassium	1895.72mg	40%
Total Carbs	95.03g	32%
Sugars	21.02g	84%
Dietary Fiber	12.94g	52%
Protein	42.83g	86%
Vitamin C	90.3mg	150%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	31%
Iron	12.5mg	70%
Calcium	630.7mg	63%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.93 Kcal (410 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.93g	34%
Cholesterol	29.63mg	75%
Sodium	311.68mg	99%
Potassium	249.86mg	40%
Total Carbs	12.53g	32%
Sugars	2.77g	84%
Dietary Fiber	1.71g	52%
Protein	5.65g	86%
Vitamin C	11.9mg	150%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	31%
Iron	1.6mg	70%
Calcium	83.1mg	63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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