Savoy cabbage rolls with veal and lemon vinaigrette
In short: Savoy cabbage rolls with veal and lemon vinaigrette is a dish for 4 people, ready in 30 minutes. It is seasonal because it uses Swiss ingredients such as savoy cabbage, following the rhythm of the months.
Savoy cabbage leaves rolled around a filling of veal, shallot and lemon, steamed. Served warm with lemon vinaigrette and parsley.
Serves: 4. 30 minutes.
Vitello svizzero, Cavolo verza, Scalogno, Prezzemolo
Ingredients
- 300 g Swiss minced veal
- 300 g large savoy cabbage leaves (8) plus 150 g savoy cabbage heart
- 40 g shallot (1)
- 3 g grated zest of unwaxed lemon and 20 g of its juice (1 lemon)
- 15 g parsley
- 20 g extra virgin olive oil
- 3 g salt
- 1 g black pepper
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Frequently asked questions
Can I prepare this dish ahead?
Partly: you can chop vegetables and pre-cook grains or pulses, then finish the dish just before serving. Keep it in the fridge and eat within a day or two.
What can I use instead of savoy cabbage?
Pick a similar seasonal vegetable, for example one from the same family, in place of savoy cabbage, and check the cooking times, which may change.
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Updated on 26 October 2026