Veal Recipes

Salty prosciutto, nutty Asiago cheese and succulent veal scallopinisauteed veal cutlets that have been pounded thin and coated with flour. The veal used is generally taken from a muscle and is cut across the grain and trimmed of any fat. This makes veal scallopine a very low calorie cut of meat. (scaloppine) come together to make this summer appetizer wonderful for entertaining.

4-6 servings

Ingredients
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500 g (1 lb) veal scaloppine (approx 4 pieces)
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125 ml ( 1/2 cup) grated Asiago cheese
2 ml ( 1/2 teaspoon) freshly ground pepper
4 thin slices prosciutto or Serrano ham
24 small sage leaves

Directions
Arrange one slice of veal on a clean work surface.
With long side facing you (the piece sitting horizontally), arrange an asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect". spear in the bottom third, closest to you.
Sprinkle with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of the Asiago cheese and sprinkle with one-quarter of the pepper.
Roll up.
Wrap a piece of prosciutto to fit over the veal, arranging 6 sage leaves in between prosciutto and veal; secure with 6 toothpicks at regular intervals.
Repeat process with remaining pieces of veal and ingredients.

Heat grill to medium and grease.
Arrange veal rolls on greased grill, turning, until grill marks are on all sides and veal is cooked and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.
Let sit for 5 minutes.
Slice each roll into 6 pieces.

Makes 24 pieces.

Nutrition information per serving, 23 calories, 5 g protein, 0.1 carbohydrates, 73 mg sodium, 0.4 g fat.

Source: www.homegrownontario.ca