Low Fat Veal With Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

3/4 pound thin slices lean veal round

steak, or veal for

scallopini

1/3 cup dry white wine

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

-- (about 3 ounces)

2 teaspoons chopped fresh or

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

12 ounces asparagus spears, cut

into 1-inch pieces*

*Substitute

1 package frozen (10 ounces)

asparagus cuts, thawed.

Method

Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Saute shallot and garlic in oil; reduce heat to medium.

Add veal.

Cook about 3 minutes, turning once, until light brown.

Stir in remaining ingredients.

Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender.

4 SERVINGS (WITH ABOUT 1/2 CUP VEGETABLE MIXTURE EACH).

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Omit oil.

Place veal in rectangular microwavable dish, 13 X 9 X 2 inches.

Add remaining ingredients.

Cover tightly and microwave on high 7 to 9 minutes, rearranging veal after 4 minutes, until asparagus is tender.

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