Roast Cornish Hens and Sweet Potatoes (Nigella Lawson) Recipe

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Roast Cornish Hens and Sweet Potatoes (Nigella Lawson)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°; place the birds in a small baking pan or foil pan; pouring over 1 tablespoon of oil.
  2. Cut the unpeeled sweet potato into 2 1/2 inch cubes and put them into another smallish pan or foil pan.
  3. Pour over the other tablespoon of oil and sprinkle over the spices, then toss everything together by shaking the pan.
  4. Cook both the hens and sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  5. Put each Cornish hen on a plate, with a tangle of water cress and the sweet potatoes alonside.
  6. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste and spritz with lime juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 478.77 Kcal (2005 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.68g 12%
Cholesterol 217.49mg 72%
Sodium 289.19mg 12%
Potassium 1413.15mg 30%
Total Carbs 45.73g 15%
Sugars 9.08g 36%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Protein 52.54g 105%
Vitamin C 7mg 12%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 102.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.51 Kcal (417 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.6g 12%
Cholesterol 45.2mg 72%
Sodium 60.1mg 12%
Potassium 293.71mg 30%
Total Carbs 9.5g 15%
Sugars 1.89g 36%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 28%
Protein 10.92g 105%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 76%
Iron 1mg 27%
Calcium 21.3mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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