Veal with Spinach-Orzo Stuffing Recipe

Name: Veal with Spinach-Orzo Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 veal roast (4-5 lbs); 1 cup orzo pasta (uncooked); 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 green onions (thinly sliced); 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 packages baby spinach (6 oz bag); 1 packages feta cheese (4 oz); 6 tbsp pine nuts; 1 egg; 1/2 tsp dried savory; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 veal roast (4-5 lbs)
1 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
1 tbsp olive oil
3 green onions (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 packages baby spinach (6 oz bag)
1 packages feta cheese (4 oz)
6 tbsp pine nuts
1 egg
1/2 tsp dried savory
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 425.
2
Unroll veal, and trim fat.
3
With a meat mallet, pound to 3/4 inch thick.
4
Set aside.
5
Cook orzo according to package directions; drain.
6
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet.
7
Add onions; cook and stir until soft.
8
Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
9
Remove pan from heat.
10
Add spinach; toss to coat.
11
Add orzo, feta and pine nuts to spinach in skillet.
12
Cool slightly, then mix in egg, savory, salt and pepper.
13
Spread spinach mixture over veal, leaving a 1 inch border.
14
Roll up veal to cover stuffing.
15
Tie with kitchen string at 1 inch intervals.
16
Place veal on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
17
Roast 30 minutes remove from oven.
18
Reduce heat to 325.
19
Pour 1 cup water into roasting pan, cover tightly with foil, and roast 1 hour, 30 minutes or until thermometer registers 160.
20
Remove twine, slice and serve.

691

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 veal roast (4-5 lbs), 1 cup orzo pasta (uncooked), 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 green onions (thinly sliced), and more.

Yes, Veal with Spinach-Orzo Stuffing falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Veal with Spinach-Orzo Stuffing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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