Cornish Game Hens With Pancetta, Juniper Berries and Beets Recipe

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Cornish Game Hens With Pancetta, Juniper Berries and Beets
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  1. Position 1 rack in top third of oven and second rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 375°F
  2. Mix 1 1/2 cups chopped beet greens, pancetta and juniper berries in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Fill hen cavities with pancetta mixture, dividing equally. Tie hen legs together.
  4. Place hens in heavy large roasting pan. Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil over hens.
  5. Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  6. Roast hens on bottom rack in oven until golden and juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, toss chopped beets with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil on heavy large baking sheet.
  8. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange beets in single layer.
  9. Roast beets on top rack in oven until tender and beginning to caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
  10. Transfer hens to plates. Remove string. Scrape up any browned bits from bottom of roasting pan.
  11. Pour pan juices through sieve into 2-cup glass measuring cup. Spoon fat off top of pan juices.
  12. Spoon beets around hens. Drizzle pan juices around hens and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 611.9 Kcal (2562 kJ)
Calories from fat 322.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.81g 55%
Cholesterol 262.84mg 88%
Sodium 1190.17mg 50%
Potassium 1079.47mg 23%
Total Carbs 8.77g 3%
Sugars 6.24g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.46g 10%
Protein 59.64g 119%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 98.5mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.12 Kcal (654 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.14g 55%
Cholesterol 67.06mg 88%
Sodium 303.66mg 50%
Potassium 275.42mg 23%
Total Carbs 2.24g 3%
Sugars 1.59g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 10%
Protein 15.22g 119%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 11%
Iron 0.8mg 18%
Calcium 25.1mg 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

  • 14.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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