Veal Scaloppine with Lemon, Capers & Leeks

From EatingWell:  October/November 2005, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)Subscribe Now!

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This dish is elegant enough for company, yet easy enough to serve on a weeknight. Chicken or turkey cutlets could easily substitute for the veal, if you like.


Veal Scaloppine with Lemon, Capers & Leeks Recipe

4 servings

Active Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound veal cutlets, (4-6 cutlets), 1/8-1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 large leeks, trimmed, washed and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. Season cutlets on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place flour on a large plate; dredge the cutlets, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the cutlets and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter; tent with foil to keep warm. Add 2 more teaspoons oil to the pan and cook the remaining cutlets. Transfer to the platter.
  3. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and light brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in broth and garlic; bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits, and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Return the veal and any accumulated juices to the pan. Cook, turning the veal to coat with the sauce, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. To serve, divide veal among 4 plates and top with the leek mixture.

Nutrition

Per serving: 253 calories; 13 g fat (3 g sat, 6 g mono); 70 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrates; 20 g protein; 1 g fiber; 521 mg sodium; 357 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Zinc (21% daily value), Iron (20% dv), Vitamin A (20% dv), Vitamin C (20% dv), Folate (16% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 other carb, 1 vegetable, 3.5 lean meat

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