Tender Mediterranean Octopus How Do You - Cooking with Kendra

Ingredients

• 1 whole octopus (approx. 2-3 lbs / 900g - 1.3kg), cleaned
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 tablespoon / 10g)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (120ml)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (approx. 75g)
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained (approx. 30g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)