Weight Watchers Veal Piccata
Elevate your dinner game with this flavorful Weight Watchers Veal Piccata recipe—a dish that perfectly balances indulgence and lightness. Tender veal cutlets are pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a zesty sauce made with fresh lemon juice, capers, garlic, and a splash of dry white wine. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, incorporates simple cooking techniques while keeping it low in calories, making it a great choice for healthy weeknight meals or elegant entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley and optional lemon slices, this Weight Watchers-friendly dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a light side salad for a complete, guilt-free Italian-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Veal cutlets
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- 0.25 cup Dry white wine
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh
- 2 tbsp Capers, drained
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place veal cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each veal cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and the skillet is hot, add the veal cutlets. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked veal to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium, and in the same skillet, add the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Deglaze the pan by adding the chicken broth and wine. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the lemon juice and capers. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Return the veal cutlets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the veal and blend the flavors.
Transfer the veal to serving plates, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley and optional lemon slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Weight Watchers-friendly veal piccata!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1329 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.4 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 2094 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 163.8 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1922 mg | 41% | |
*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.
