Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens Recipe

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Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Rinse hen with cold water & pat dry. Season with salt & pepper inside & out.
  3. Stuff cavity with garlic, rosemary, thyme, & 1/2 bay leaf. Place some of the shallots, carrots, & celery in cavity.
  4. Scatter rest of veggies on bottom of roasting pan. Place hen on top of veggies.
  5. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over hen and add a pice (about 1/4 of a lemon) to the cavity. Roast in oven 45 minutes until hens are golden brown & crisp. Juices should run clear when thigh is pierced with a sharp knife.
  6. Transfer to serving platter and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove skin & cut in half.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 68.76 Kcal (288 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.22g 2%
Cholesterol 36.25mg 12%
Sodium 398.47mg 17%
Potassium 244.14mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.37g 2%
Sugars 2.34g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 5%
Protein 8.86g 18%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 24.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.12 Kcal (335 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.43g 2%
Cholesterol 42.24mg 12%
Sodium 464.36mg 17%
Potassium 284.51mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.26g 2%
Sugars 2.73g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 5%
Protein 10.32g 18%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 28.2mg 2%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

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