Heart-Healthy Vitello Tonnato
Indulge in a lighter, heart-healthy twist on a classic Italian favorite with this exquisite Vitello Tonnato recipe! Tender veal loin is gently simmered in a low-sodium broth infused with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices, creating a flavorful foundation for the dish. The creamy tuna sauce, made with protein-packed canned tuna, low-fat Greek yogurt, bright lemon juice, and zesty capers, adds a velvety texture without the excess calories. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this elegant dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect served chilled or at room temperature, it makes an ideal choice for light lunches, dinner parties, or healthy meal prep. Savor the sophistication while focusing on your wellness with this guilt-free take on Vitello Tonnato!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Veal loin
- 1 liter Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Celery stalk
- 1 small Yellow onion
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 1 Bay leaf
- 10 whole Black peppercorns
- 150 grams Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 100 grams Canned tuna in water (drained)
- 20 grams Capers (rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 5 grams Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the veal loin in a large pot. Add the broth, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and black peppercorns.
Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the veal is cooked through and tender.
Remove the veal from the pot and set aside to cool. Strain and reserve the cooking liquid for potential use in soups or sauces.
While the veal cools, prepare the sauce. In a blender, combine the Greek yogurt, tuna, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved cooking liquid to adjust the consistency.
Slice the cooled veal thinly and arrange the slices on a serving platter.
Drizzle the tuna sauce generously over the veal slices, ensuring they are well-coated.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for color and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.1 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 1755 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 167.1 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2798 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
