healthy Oven Baked calamari rings

Crispy and delicious oven baked calamari rings prepared without added fat. Easy, simple and healthy meal for the whole family.
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Calamari (Italian for squid) are an excellent source of easily digestible protein (32% of RDA per 100 g), and contain a significant amounts of vitamins and minerals: vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin, selenium, phosphorus, zinc.

Thanks to its low-fat content and a relatively high protein content, calamari is very nutritious food that will satisfy your hunger without excess calories. That is of course if you do not fry calamari in oil  !! 
 
You can serve them with some oven baked potato wedges and a Greek salad topped with some feta and olives ! Don't forget a drop or two of fresh lemon juice !  

Ingredients

• 1 lbs (400g) calamari rings
• 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup polenta (corn grits or stone-ground cornmeal)
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• pinch of salt
• garlic powder (to taste, if desired)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
• Wash calamari rings thoroughly and dry excess liquid. Transfer in a large bowl and add olive oil. Stir well.
• In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs and polenta. Add garlic powder if desired.
• Dip the calamari rings into the mix. Place on the baking tray covered with grease proof paper .
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, until nicely golden.
• Serve straight away with few drops of lemon juice.

​Note: You can use semolina instead of polenta. You can also use other herbs and spices like paprika, chili flakes, onion powder, etc.. use your imagination !