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Vitello Primavera

17/11/2023

The “Vitello Primavera” is a dish that generally combines the delicacy of veal with the freshness of spring vegetables. Here is the recipe to prepare this tasty and colorful dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 veal slices (about 120-150 g each)
  • Flour, as needed for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 50 ml white wine
  • 150 g fresh or frozen peas
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 fresh scallion or white onion
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh aromatic herbs (such as thyme or parsley), finely chopped

Preparation

  1. Start by cleaning the vegetables: peel the carrots and cut them into sticks, slice the zucchini into rounds or half-moons, and trim the scallion and slice it thinly.

  2. If using fresh peas, shell them; if frozen, set them aside to add directly during cooking.

  3. Lightly dust the veal slices with flour. Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a pan and brown the slices on both sides until golden. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.

  4. Remove the slices from the pan and keep them warm. In the same pan, add the scallion and let it turn golden.

  5. Add the carrots and, after a few minutes, the zucchini and peas. Continue cooking for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

  6. Deglaze with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.

  7. Return the veal to the pan with the vegetables, adjust salt and pepper if necessary, and let everything cook together for a few minutes so the flavors meld well.

  8. Before serving, sprinkle the dish with the finely chopped fresh aromatic herbs.

Trivia

This dish is a great example of how Italian cuisine enhances meat with the addition of seasonal vegetables, keeping the dish light yet full of flavor. The choice of spring vegetables adds a touch of freshness that makes it ideal for the season.

Remember that, for an authentic Italian touch, it is best to use seasonal, high-quality ingredients. And if you want to pair a wine with this dish, you could opt for a lightly aromatic white, such as a Sauvignon Blanc or a Vermentino, which highlight the freshness of the spring vegetables. Buon appetito!