Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots, peeled and minced
  • 1 small onion, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed, cored, deribbed and minced
  • Large pinch paprika
  • 2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • 6 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 4 artichoke hearts
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots, peeled and minced
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 cups stemmed spinach
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 pound boneless leg of veal, cut into 8 2-ounce medallions

Method

  • To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan.
  • Saute shallots, onion and red pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in paprika.
  • Add chicken broth.
  • Simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in yogurt.
  • Season with pepper.
  • Keep warm.
  • Place artichoke hearts in a medium saucepan.
  • Cover with water and add lemon juice.
  • Simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Cut each artichoke heart in quarters.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
  • Add shallots and mushrooms and cook until soft, about 6 minutes.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in bread crumbs, artichokes, salt and pepper.
  • Set aside and keep warm.
  • Heat the remaining teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add veal, in batches if necessary, and saute until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Divide spinach mixture among 4 plates.
  • Top with 2 pieces of veal.
  • Spoon sauce over and serve immediately.