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The perfect answer to an empty nest holiday dinner. Elegant but very easy!
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Fruited Rice Stuffed Cornish Hens

These fancy stuffed Cornish hens are the perfect holiday meal for empty nesters.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cornish hens, stuffed cornish hens
Servings: 2
Calories: 1415kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish game hens
  • 2 tbs butter melted, for basting

Stuffing

  • 1 cup cooked white rice jasmine or basmatti is a good choice
  • 2 tbs diced dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts sliced toasted almonds may be substituted
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbs orange zest
  • 3 tbs butter melted
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix all the stuffing ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Clean and dry the game hens. Stuff hens with the rice stuffing then baste the hens with half of the melted butter.
  • Roast for 30 minutes, then baste with the remaining melted butter. Roast an additional 15-20 minutes or until juices run clear.
  • Remove from oven and tent with foil. Let the hens rest 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1415kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 83g | Fat: 104g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Cholesterol: 531mg | Sodium: 1694mg | Potassium: 1386mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1905IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5.3mg