Honey And Rosemary Marinated Veal Cutlet With Sauteed Spinach

Day 8 of our carbless diet - I was walking around Carlton aimlessly having not planned the menu for our dinner but when I saw these beautiful veal cutlets at the butcher dinner was sorted. I simply pan fried the cutlets marinated in honey and rosemary and served them with some sauteed spinach (since I was unable to find any cavolo nero anywhere). We were both very happy with the finished dish. So this is yet another satisfied meal without carb and with that a self-applause.

P.S We are now into the 3rd week of our carbless diet and both have lost a few pounds. I am pleased to announce I am now able to fit into my favourite pair of shorts which was destined for the Salvo's bin not that long ago.

recipe from the tummies' kitchen
pre-heated oven at 180 C
you'll need;
2 veal cutlets
2 sprigs of rosemary, picked
3 cloves of garlic, bashed
zest of a lemon
juice of a lemon
1 tbs of honey
1/4 cup of stock
1/4 cup of white wine
a knob of butter
1 bunch of spinach, washed and cut away the stems
2 cloves of garlic, sliced
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Trim off the excess fat (leaving some behind) and lightly score the fat.

Flatten the cutlets on both sides with a kitchen mallet.

Marinate cutlets for at least 20 minutes with rosemary, honey, garlic, lemon zest , half the lemon juice, olive oil and season well.

Pan fry the cutlets with a little olive oil (2 minutes/side) then transfer to a pre-heated oven and cook for a further 6 to 8 minutes. Rest for at least 5 minutes at a warm place.

Deglaze the same cooking pan with wine and stock, let it simmer for 2 minutes and add the butter. Simmer for another minute or until the sauce is slightly thicken. Add the remaining lemon juice and check for seasonings.

For the sauteed spinach - heat a little olive oil in a pan, add the sliced garlic and fry til slightly golden. Add spinach and cook til spinach is wilted (about 2 minutes), season well.

Place cutlet over a bed of sauteed spinach and spoon some of the sauce over.