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Healthy Recipes using Veal Chops

Herb-Crusted Veal Chops with Quinoa Salad

Juicy veal chops coated in a fresh herb crust, served alongside a nutritious quinoa salad packed with vegetables.

Ingredients
  • 4 veal chops
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  3. In a bowl, mix parsley, basil, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat the veal chops with the herb mixture and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked to desired doneness.
  5. Combine cooked quinoa with cherry tomatoes and cucumber, season with salt and pepper, and serve alongside the veal chops.

Grilled Veal Chops with Mango Salsa

Tender grilled veal chops topped with a refreshing mango salsa, perfect for a summer meal.

Ingredients
  • 4 veal chops
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
  3. Brush veal chops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill veal chops for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  5. Serve the grilled chops topped with mango salsa.

Balsamic Glazed Veal Chops with Roasted Vegetables

Savory veal chops glazed with a balsamic reduction, served with a side of colorful roasted vegetables.

Ingredients
  • 4 veal chops
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey, simmer until reduced by half.
  3. Toss vegetables in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast vegetables for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  5. Sear veal chops in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, then brush with balsamic glaze and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Stuffed Veal Chops with Spinach and Feta

Delicious veal chops stuffed with a savory mixture of spinach and feta cheese, baked to perfection.

Ingredients
  • 4 veal chops, bone-in
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, wilted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix wilted spinach, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Make a pocket in each veal chop and stuff with the spinach mixture.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Lemon Garlic Veal Chops with Asparagus

Zesty lemon garlic veal chops paired with sautéed asparagus for a light and healthy meal.

Ingredients
  • 4 veal chops
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate veal chops for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook veal chops for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. In the same skillet, add asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  4. Serve veal chops with sautéed asparagus on the side.

Veal Chops with Mushroom Sauce

Rich and flavorful veal chops served with a creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients
  • 4 veal chops
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup low-fat cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
  1. Season veal chops with salt and pepper, and sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  2. Remove chops and set aside. In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in cream and chicken broth, simmer until thickened, then return veal chops to the skillet.
  4. Serve garnished with fresh thyme.

Spicy Veal Chops with Cilantro Lime Rice

Flavorful spicy veal chops paired with fragrant cilantro lime rice for a zesty dinner option.

Ingredients
  • 4 veal chops
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Season veal chops with chili powder, cumin, and salt, then grill or pan-sear for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  2. Cook rice in water according to package instructions, then fluff and mix in cilantro and lime juice.
  3. Serve veal chops over cilantro lime rice.

Veal Chops with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

Grilled veal chops topped with fresh basil pesto and roasted cherry tomatoes for a burst of flavor.

Ingredients
  • 4 veal chops
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 15 minutes.
  3. Grill veal chops for 4-5 minutes on each side, then top with pesto.
  4. Serve with roasted cherry tomatoes on the side.

Veal Chops with Sweet Potato Mash

Succulent veal chops served with creamy sweet potato mash for a comforting and nutritious meal.

Ingredients
  • 4 veal chops
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
  2. Season veal chops with salt and pepper, and grill or pan-sear for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Serve veal chops alongside sweet potato mash.

Veal Chops with Mediterranean Couscous

Flavorful veal chops served with a vibrant Mediterranean couscous salad, rich in colors and nutrients.

Ingredients
  • 4 veal chops
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook couscous in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  2. Season veal chops with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Mix cooked couscous with olives, feta, cherry tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Serve veal chops with Mediterranean couscous on the side.