Spicy Veal Roast (Heart Health Recipe of the Day)

Heart Health Recipe of the Day

Spicy Veal Roast

Skimming the fat from the cooking juices in this dish helps lower the fat content.

Yield: 12 servings
Serving size: 3 oz

1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp cumin
3 lb boned lean veal shoulder, trimmed, rolled, tied
4 tsp olive oil
1/2 lb onions, peeled
1/2 clove garlic, peeled
2 tsp dried tarragon
4 sprigs fresh parsley
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf

1. Mix together salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cumin. Rub over roast.

2. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in large skillet. Add onions, garlic, and tarragon. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Set aside.

3. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in ovenproof pan large enough to hold all ingredients. Brown meat on all sides.

4. Add garlic-onion mixture. Add parsley, thyme, and bay leaf. Cover.

5. Bake in 325 degrees F oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.

6. Remove meat to serving platter. Skim fat from cooking juices. Remove bay leaf and parsley. Cut roast in 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. Pour a little cooking juice over roast and serve rest on side.

Each serving provides:

Calories: 206
Total fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 124 mg
Sodium: 149 mg
Total fiber: 1 g
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Potassium: 459 mg