Name: Grilled Veal Chop with Raisin-Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6 veal chops (about 10 ounces each); 1 bottle (12-ounce garlic-olive oil marinade); Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 lb. fresh asparagus; 1 large leek; 1/2 c. roasted red peppers (cut in matchstick-size pieces (julienne)); 1 c. California golden raisins; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1 pkg Rice Pilaf Mix 5.9 ounces; 1/2 c. California raisins; 1 c. peanuts (toasted); 1/4 cp Parsley chopped

Grilled Veal Chop with Raisin-Rice Pilaf

For a special treat, make yourself this easy Veal Chop with asparagus salad and rice pilaf, you deserve it.

Grilled Veal Chop with Raisin-Rice Pilaf

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

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Servings

Ingredients

6 veal chops about 10 ounces each
1 bottle 12-ounce garlic-olive oil marinade
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lb. fresh asparagus
1 large leek
1/2 c. roasted red peppers cut in matchstick-size pieces (julienne)
1 c. California golden raisins
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pkg Rice Pilaf Mix 5.9 ounces
1/2 c. California raisins
1 c. peanuts toasted
1/4 cp Parsley chopped

Instructions

1 Veal – Combine chops and marinade in shallow pan; let stand for 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally.2 Golden Raisin Asparagus Salad – Remove about 1/2-inch from bottom of asparagus spears. Blanch in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes; cool in ice water. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and place in mixing bowl. Remove tops and very bottom of leek; cut in half lengthwise.3 Remove yellow center and rinse thoroughly with water. Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, being careful to avoid burning. Cut into matchstick-size pieces (julienne) and add to bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well. Set aside to chill.4 California Raisin-Rice Pilaf – Cook pilaf according to package directions. Add remaining ingredients to hot pilaf and mix together. Keep hot.5 Remove chops from marinade. Discard used marinade and grill chops over high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, turning a quarter turn halfway through each side, until done (145°F for medium rare).6 Spoon 1/4 cup pilaf onto each serving plate. Arrange grilled veal chop on top and add 1/4 cup salad on top of that. Serve immediately.
Source: California Raisin Marketing Board