Breast Of Veal With Orzo Stuffing Recipe
- 3-5 pound breast of veal
- 1 1/4 c. orzo, prepared according to directions
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 bunch spinach, stems removed
- 1/4 c. pine nuts
- 1/4 c. dry apricots, minced
- 3 green onions, minced
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 c. white wine
- 1/2 tbsp. arrowroot
- 1-2 tbsp. cool water
- Have butcher bone out veal breast.
- Place bones in saucepan and add in water to cover.
- Simmer 1-2 hrs to make rich veal stock.
- Add in water if necessary to make 1 c. stock.
- Prepare orzo and set aside.
- Season veal to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place sufficient spinach leaves on top of veal breast to cover.
- Spread layer of orzo on top of spinach and sprinkle with pine nuts, apricots and green onions.
- Roll up jelly roll fashion and tie with twine at 1 inch intervals.
- Heat butter and extra virgin olive oil in heavy covered pan over medium high heat.
- Brown well on all sides and add in wine and veal stock.
- Cover and simmer 1 hour.
- Remove roast to serving platter and keep hot.
- Thicken sauce with arrowroot mixed with equal parts of cool water.
- Remove strings and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Serve with sauce.
- Makes 6-8 servings.
veal, orzo, salt, pine nuts, dry apricots, green onions, butter, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, arrowroot, water
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/breast-of-veal-with-orzo-stuffing-24536 (may not work)