Rhubarb Game Hens Recipe

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Rhubarb Game Hens
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Ingredients:

  • 3 whole cornish hens (1 1/4-1 1/2 lb each)
  • olive oil , as needed
  • salt , to taste
  • pepper , to taste
  • 3 1/4-4 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 1 cup tomato base barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions:

  1. Halve each Cornish game hen lengthwise and twist the wings pieces under.
  2. Brush with some olive oil inside and out, season well with salt and pepper to taste, then place cut sides down into a large rectangular pan with low sides, such as a jelly roll pan.
  3. Roast, uncovered,at 375 F (preheated) for 40 minutes.
  4. While the hens are roasting, mix the rhubarb, barbecue sauce, and water in a small pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring.
  5. Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until the rhubarb starts to fall apart.
  6. Remove from heat and mash a bit, leaving some chunky bits.
  7. Measure out 1 cup of the sauce and place in a gravy boat to serve on the side.
  8. Using the remaining sauce, brush the hens and roast and other 15-20 minutes longer, basting with sauce every 5 minutes, or until hens are glazed and cooked through (thermometer should read 180 F in the thigh).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 136.49 Kcal (571 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.13g 5%
Cholesterol 94.92mg 32%
Sodium 74.08mg 3%
Potassium 493.15mg 10%
Total Carbs 3.69g 1%
Sugars 0.74g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 6%
Protein 21.6g 43%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 72.61 Kcal (304 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.66g 5%
Cholesterol 50.49mg 32%
Sodium 39.4mg 3%
Potassium 262.33mg 10%
Total Carbs 1.96g 1%
Sugars 0.39g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 6%
Protein 11.49g 43%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 12%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 40.9mg 8%

* 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

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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