Cornish Game Hens Stuffed With Apricots & Prunes Recipe

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Cornish Game Hens Stuffed With Apricots & Prunes
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in the pressure cooker.
  2. Brown the hens well on both sides.
  3. Stuff each hen with 6 prunes and 4 apricots, interspersing the lemon slices among the dried fruits.
  4. Truss the hens and set aside.
  5. In the fat remaining in the cooker, saute the shallots, celery and ginger for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the stock and salt; scrape up any browned bits that are sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  7. Place the hens side by side in the sauce.
  8. (You may need to put one hen on its side) Place the sweet potatoes on top Lock the lid in place and over high heat bring to high pressure.
  9. Adjust the heat to maintain high pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
  10. Quick release the pressure and check for doness by inserting a knife into the drumstick joint; if the meat is still pink, lock the lide back in place and return to high pressure, and cook for another minute or two.
  11. Transfer the hens to a platter; remove the trussing.
  12. Reserve in a warm place.
  13. Add the orange zest and Grand Marnier and boil the sauce over high heat until the alcohol burns off and the sauce is reduced slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  14. Serve in a sauce boat, or pour over the stuffed hens.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 524.06 Kcal (2194 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.77g 17%
Cholesterol 156.56mg 52%
Sodium 443.03mg 18%
Potassium 1335.55mg 28%
Total Carbs 59.65g 20%
Sugars 13.93g 56%
Dietary Fiber 9.06g 36%
Protein 42.82g 86%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 21%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 57%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 98.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.55 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.09g 17%
Cholesterol 30.34mg 52%
Sodium 85.85mg 18%
Potassium 258.79mg 28%
Total Carbs 11.56g 20%
Sugars 2.7g 56%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 36%
Protein 8.3g 86%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 57%
Iron 0.9mg 27%
Calcium 19mg 10%

* 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

  • 10.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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