Veal with Avocado Prosciutto and Cheese

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Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

4 veal leg steaks
Olive oil, for brushing
Salt and cracked black pepper
8 slices prosciutto
2 avocados, halved, peeled and stone removed
3/4 cup grated low fat mozzarella
Steamed vegetables, to serve

  • Heat a large non stick frying pan over high heat.
  • Brush the veal steaks with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cook steaks in batches for 1-2 minutes each side, then remove and cool slightly.
  • Take each avocado half and place cut side down on a board.
  • Slice into diagonal pieces (wedges), keeping the tip of the avocado intact. Press lightly in the middle of the avocado and the flesh will come out.
  • Wrap two slices of prosciutto around each steak then carefully top with an avocado ‘fan’.
  • Divide the grated cheese over the steaks.
  • Place under a preheated hot grill and cook until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately with steamed vegetables.
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