Garlic and Herbs Couscous and Cornish Game Hens Recipe

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Garlic and Herbs Couscous and Cornish Game Hens
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Directions:

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan and add the couscous. Bring back to a simmer, cover and remove from heat.
  2. After 10 minutes stir in olive oil with a fork and keep warm.
  3. Split and quarter each Cornish game hen and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large skillet heat vegetable oil over medium high heat.
  5. Sear all pieces of the Cornish game hen until golden brown.
  6. Drain oil and add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, cherry tomatoes and heat thoroughly.
  7. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Remove Cornish game hen and most of the vegetables from the sauce.
  9. Cover to keep warm.
  10. Stir Alouette® Garlic and Herbs Spreadable Cheese into the liquid to make the sauce.
  11. Add the peas and chopped parsley.
  12. To serve, fill the bottom of the tanjine or casserole dish with the cooked couscous, top with the Cornish game hen and vegetables. Spoon sauce over Cornish game hens and couscous.
  13. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 630.56 Kcal (2640 kJ)
Calories from fat 387.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.04g 66%
Cholesterol 124.35mg 41%
Sodium 1427.14mg 59%
Potassium 711.79mg 15%
Total Carbs 24.88g 8%
Sugars 7.94g 32%
Dietary Fiber 4.09g 16%
Protein 34.89g 70%
Vitamin C 15.2mg 25%
Iron 3mg 16%
Calcium 113.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.86 Kcal (364 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.93g 66%
Cholesterol 17.13mg 41%
Sodium 196.59mg 59%
Potassium 98.05mg 15%
Total Carbs 3.43g 8%
Sugars 1.09g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 16%
Protein 4.81g 70%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 25%
Iron 0.4mg 16%
Calcium 15.6mg 11%

* 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

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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