Veal Piccatas

Health score
1%
Veal Piccatas
45 min.
4
163kcal

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Veal piccata is a classic Italian dish that is simple to make yet full of flavor. The veal is tender and juicy, with a delicate flavor that is enhanced by the lemon, butter, and caper sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, but it is also elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. The best part about this recipe is that it comes together in just 45 minutes, so you can have a delicious and impressive meal on the table in no time. The key to this dish is the sauce, which is made by deglazing the pan with wine and adding garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. The sauce is then finished with butter and poured over the veal, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish. Serve this veal piccata with your favorite side dish and enjoy the delicious flavors of Italy in the comfort of your own home.

This recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious. With only 163 calories per serving, it is a light and healthy option that doesn't sacrifice flavor. The veal is a good source of protein, and the dish is also rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C. The flavonoids and nutrients in this dish make it a healthy and well-rounded option for any meal. So, if you're looking for a tasty and nutritious Italian dish, this veal piccata recipe is definitely one to try.

Ingredients

  •  ground veal 
  •  ground veal 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • servings flour all-purpose
  • Tbsp butter unsalted
  • Tbsp vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  • tsp garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • Tbsp juice of lemon fresh
  • Tbsp capers drained
  • servings parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Season veal scaloppine with salt and pepper, then dust with flour. In a skillet add the butter and the vegetable oil, and heat over medium-high.
  2. Saut the scaloppine 2-3 minutes on one side. Flip the scaloppine over and saut the other side 1-2 minutes with the pan covered.
  3. Transfer the scaloppine to a warmed platter; pour off the fat from the pan.
  4. Deglaze pan with wine and add minced garlic. Cook until garlic is slightly brown and liquid is nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add broth, lemon juice and capers. Return veal scaloppine to pan and cook on each side for 1 minute.
  6. Transfer to a warm plates.
  7. Finish sauce with butter and lemons. Once butter melts, pour sauce over veal.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories163kcal
Protein5.29%
Fat75.73%
Carbs18.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38
Glycemic Load
4.3
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.7165217391304%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.15mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
2.89mg
Myricetin
0.61mg
Quercetin
3.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:162.77kcal
8.14%
Fat:13.04g
20.06%
Saturated Fat:4.83g
30.16%
Carbohydrates:7.35g
2.45%
Net Carbohydrates:6.91g
2.51%
Sugar:0.53g
0.59%
Cholesterol:19.13mg
6.38%
Sodium:369.7mg
16.07%
Alcohol:1.55g
8.58%
Protein:2.05g
4.1%
Vitamin K:79.23µg
75.45%
Vitamin A:518.46IU
10.37%
Vitamin C:8.53mg
10.34%
Folate:22.7µg
5.68%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.39%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.24%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.09%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.63%
Selenium:3.21µg
4.58%
Vitamin B3:0.9mg
4.52%
Iron:0.75mg
4.16%
Phosphorus:26.01mg
2.6%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.18%
Potassium:71.86mg
2.05%
Magnesium:7.89mg
1.97%
Copper:0.04mg
1.94%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.88%
Fiber:0.44g
1.76%
Calcium:14.17mg
1.42%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.33%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.19%
Source:Foodista