Involtini di vitello con carciofi di Elena / Elena’s Artichoke Veal Cutlets
Involtini di vitello con carciofi di Elena / Elena’s Artichoke Veal Cutlets
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) fresh spinach, trimmed
- 8 whole artichokes hearts packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 veal cutlets, flattened
- 4 cubes 1/2-inch (1-cm) fresh mozzarella
- Flour
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
- 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
- 4 leaves fresh sage
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
Instructions
- In a steamer, cook the spinach for about 2 minutes. Drain and chop.
- In a bowl, combine the spinach, artichokes and garlic.
- In a skillet, heat a little oil.
- Sauté the spinach mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread this mixture on the cutlets. Place a cube of mozzarella in the centre of each cutlet. Roll, closing the sides in, and secure with a toothpick. Dust with flour.
- In a cleaned skillet, brown the veal in a little oil on all sides. Set aside. Deglaze the pan with the wine and reduce. Add the broth and sage. Add the meat, cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes over low heat.
- Remove the veal. Whisk the butter into the sauce. Simmer for a few minutes, until it thikens.
- If desired, serve with roasted bell peppers and marinated eggplant.
Involtini di vitello con carciofi di Elena / Elena’s Artichoke Veal Cutlets