Roasted Capon with Quinoa-Olive Stuffing (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Roasted Capon with Quinoa-Olive Stuffing (Food Network Kitchens)
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  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Make the stuffing: Heat the olive oil in a wide saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, fennel chunks and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook until slightly soft, about 7 minutes. Add the coriander and cumin and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the quinoa and broth and bring to a simmer; cover and cook over low heat until the quinoa is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly, then add the scallions, dried apricots, pistachios, olives, parsley, orange zest and juice, fennel fronds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
  3. Prepare the capon: Season the inside of the bird with salt. Fill the cavity with the quinoa stuffing and tie the legs together. Place any extra stuffing in a small oiled baking dish, cover with foil and set aside. Brush the capon with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix the coriander, cumin and paprika in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture over the capon and season with salt.
  4. Pour 1 cup water in the bottom of a large roasting pan; place a rack in the pan. Place the capon on the rack, breast-side down, and roast about 30 minutes. Turn the bird breast-side up, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Place the dish of extra stuffing in the oven about 15 minutes before the capon is done and cook 20 to 30 minutes. Let the capon rest about 15 minutes before carving.
  5. Photograph by Roland Bello
  6. Note: If you are concerned if the oils or other ingredients in these recipes are suitable for Passover, seek non-dairy substitutes or ingredients that are certified kosher for Passover.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 429.82 Kcal (1800 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.95g 37%
Cholesterol 220.7mg 74%
Sodium 391.92mg 16%
Potassium 725.79mg 15%
Total Carbs 33.52g 11%
Sugars 7.92g 32%
Dietary Fiber 5.36g 21%
Protein 22.04g 44%
Vitamin C 21.1mg 35%
Vitamin A 3mg 101%
Iron 7.8mg 43%
Calcium 75.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 173.58 Kcal (727 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.67g 37%
Cholesterol 89.13mg 74%
Sodium 158.27mg 16%
Potassium 293.1mg 15%
Total Carbs 13.53g 11%
Sugars 3.2g 32%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 21%
Protein 8.9g 44%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 35%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 101%
Iron 3.1mg 43%
Calcium 30.7mg 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

  • 9.8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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