Braised Squid and Garbanzos in Spicy Tomato Sauce

If your only experience with squid is as fried calamari, perhaps you think of squid as chewy and briny. In fact, it has a subtly sweet flavor, is not at all “fishy,” and is prized for its soft, chewy texture. If you don’t have access to fresh squid, no worries—squid freezes well and thaws quickly. Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch classifies domestic squid as a “Good Alternative,” (defined as “Buy, but be aware there are concerns with how they’re caught, farmed or managed”). Do ask wher