Veal Piccata

Health score
16%
Veal Piccata
30 min.
8
372kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Veal Piccata, a classic Italian dish that brings a touch of elegance to your dining table. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe serves eight and is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both special occasions and weeknight meals. The tender veal cutlets, lightly grilled to perfection, are complemented by a zesty sauce made from fresh lemon juice, white wine, and rich chicken stock, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

What sets this dish apart is its simplicity and the use of fresh ingredients, including vibrant lemon slices and aromatic parsley, which not only enhance the presentation but also elevate the overall taste. The accompanying buttered noodles with chives add a comforting touch, making each bite a delightful experience. With only 372 calories per serving, you can enjoy this gourmet meal without the guilt.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to impress your family with a restaurant-quality dish at home, Veal Piccata is sure to be a hit. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor the deliciousness of this Italian classic that combines ease of preparation with exquisite flavors!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 1.3 cups chicken broth fat-free low-sodium low-fat
  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  •  optional: lemon thinly sliced
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • servings soup noodles with chives
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • lb veal cutlets (also called scallopini; 1/)
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • grill
  • rolling pin
  • tongs
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Boil stock and wine in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan until reduced by about half (to about 3/4 cup), about 3 minutes.
  2. Whisk together flour and water in a cup, then whisk into stock. Boil, stirring, 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Keep sauce warm.
  3. Cut veal into 3-inch pieces, then pat dry with paper towels. Lightly oil grill pan and heat over high heat until just smoking.
  4. While pan is heating, sprinkle veal with salt and pepper. Grill veal in batches, without crowding, until browned, about 30 seconds on each side, transferring with tongs to a platter. Grill lemon slices, in batches if necessary, until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side, transferring to platter with veal.
  5. Stir parsley into warm sauce and pour over veal.
  6. • If uncooked cutlets are more than 1/4 inch thick, pound to 1/4 inch thick between 2 sheets of plastic wrap with a rolling pin.
  7. Each serving (not including noodles) contains about 143 calories and 2 grams fat.
  8. Gourmet

Nutrition Facts

Calories372kcal
Protein35.39%
Fat14.85%
Carbs49.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.69
Glycemic Load
17.62
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
18.611739310881%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
2.98mg
Hesperetin
4.08mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
2.15mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:371.8kcal
18.59%
Fat:5.9g
9.08%
Saturated Fat:2.41g
15.05%
Carbohydrates:44.48g
14.83%
Net Carbohydrates:42.22g
15.35%
Sugar:2.15g
2.39%
Cholesterol:92.95mg
30.98%
Sodium:430.81mg
18.73%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.54%
100%
Protein:31.64g
63.29%
Selenium:46.15µg
65.93%
Vitamin B3:11.81mg
59.06%
Phosphorus:363.1mg
36.31%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
30.98%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.19%
Zinc:3.47mg
23.11%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.9%
Vitamin K:21.25µg
20.24%
Vitamin B12:1.19µg
19.83%
Potassium:583.99mg
16.69%
Magnesium:62.72mg
15.68%
Copper:0.3mg
15.05%
Vitamin B5:1.5mg
15.02%
Vitamin C:9.21mg
11.16%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.91%
Iron:1.88mg
10.44%
Fiber:2.27g
9.06%
Folate:31.23µg
7.81%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.26%
Vitamin A:132.47IU
2.65%
Calcium:26.16mg
2.62%
Source:Epicurious