Veal Grillades and Grits with Smothered Greens (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Veal Grillades and Grits with Smothered Greens (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. In a mixing bowl, add the veal. Season with Creole seasoning. Add the flour and toss the meat, coating completely. Turn the meat out onto a floured surface and lightly pound with a meat mallet. Turn the meat over and lightly pound again.
  2. In a large, cast iron pot, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the veal. Cook until the meat is browned on both sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers and celery. Season with salt and cayenne. Continue stirring, scraping the bottom and sides of the pot to loosen any browned particles. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Add the tomatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring often and scraping the bottom and sides of the pot, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the bay leaves, thyme, oregano, basil, beef broth and wine. Season with salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Bring the liquid to a simmer, and cook for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender, stirring occasionally and keeping the pot partially covered. Remove the bay leaves.
  3. For the grits:
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  5. In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the milk, salt, cayenne and butter and bring to a boil. Stir in the grits and reduce the heat to medium. Stir for 30 seconds, then add 1 cup of the cheese and stir until the cheese melts. Cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the grits are tender and creamy. Pour the grits into a greased square glass pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the grits. Place in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  6. To serve, spoon the grits in the center of each plate. Spoon the greens around the grits. Spoon the veal mixture over the grits. Garnish with green onions and parsley.
  7. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  8. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  9. 2 tablespoons salt
  10. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  11. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  12. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  13. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  14. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  15. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  16. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  17. Yield: 2/3 cup
  18. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.
  19. Southern Cooked Greens:
  20. 1/2 pound sliced bacon, chopped
  21. 3 cups chopped yellow onions
  22. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  23. Pinch cayenne
  24. 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  25. 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  26. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  27. 6 cups water
  28. 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  29. 6 pounds assorted greens, such as mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, kale, and spinach, well washed and tough stems removed
  30. Fry the bacon in a large, heavy pot over medium heat until slightly crisp. Add the onions and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until the onions are wilted and golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the water and vinegar and mix well. Begin adding the greens, about a third at a time, pressing the greens down as they begin to wilt. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until the greens are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve hot.
  31. Yield: 8 servings
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 671.13 Kcal (2810 kJ)
Calories from fat 264.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.36g 45%
Cholesterol 202.38mg 67%
Sodium 1288.88mg 54%
Potassium 1453.53mg 31%
Total Carbs 34.1g 11%
Sugars 15.47g 62%
Dietary Fiber 3.49g 14%
Protein 61.04g 122%
Vitamin C 46.9mg 78%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 27%
Iron 16.9mg 94%
Calcium 593.2mg 59%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.86 Kcal (355 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.71g 45%
Cholesterol 25.59mg 67%
Sodium 162.96mg 54%
Potassium 183.78mg 31%
Total Carbs 4.31g 11%
Sugars 1.96g 62%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 14%
Protein 7.72g 122%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 78%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 27%
Iron 2.1mg 94%
Calcium 75mg 59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.2
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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