Mediterranean Calamari Risotto - Bites for Foodies

Ingredients

• 3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves, finely minced or halved*
• 1/2 medium Vidalia onion, finely diced
• 5-6 cherry tomatoes, quartered or halved
• 1 tbs. tomato paste
• 1 tbs. capers, drained and roughly chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 tbs. Taggiasca olives
• 1/2 cup water
• 2-3 large calamari, cut into 1-2 inch strips
• fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
• sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cups Arborio rice