Veal Recipes

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 7 min
Quick and Easy
2 servings

Ingredients
½ lb veal scallopini 250g
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup chicken stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 ripe lemon, zested and juiced
a handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
¼ cup water
10 oz  rapini (broccoli rabe*)
1 garlic clove, chopped
¼ – ½ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg

*Rapini (broccoli rabe)  is a leafy green vegetable that is frequently eaten in Southern Italy and has become popular in the United States. The Rapini (Broccoli Rabe) flower looks similar to the broccoli florets. Despite the name this plant is not a type of broccoli.

Directions
In a skillet over moderate heat, combine oil, butter and flour.
Cook 2 – 3 minutes.
Whisk in broth.
Add the sliced veal in thickened sauce 3 – 4 minutes and transfer to a warm platter.
Season veal with salt and pepper.
Add lemon zest, lemon juice and chopped parsley to the sauce and remove pan from heat.

Heat water for broccoli rabe.
Blanch until just cooked but still crispy.
Drain broccoli rabe.
Place a second skillet over medium high heat.

Add extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and broccoli rabe and cook until tender.
Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

To assemble, divide broccoli rabe between 2 dinner plates.
Top with veal and pour pan sauce equally over the 2 plates.

Recipe Source: adapted from Rachael Ray recipe