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cornish hen

Dutch Oven Cornish Hen Meal

An impressive meal that is so easy to make!
Yield: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cornish game hen
  • 1/2 tsp each:
  • -Garlic powder
  • -Cumin
  • -Paprika
  • -Chili powder
  • -Dried thyme
  • 1 tsp EVOO divided
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 bag frozen veggie of choice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a dutch oven, set aside.
  • Thaw hen according to packaged directions.
  • Combine spices and rub 3/4 of spice blend on the inside cavity of the bird. Rub outside of bird with 1/2 tsp EVOO and rub remaining 1/4 spice mixture on the outside, into the oil. Place bird in the middle of the dutch oven.
  • Wash, scrub, and largely chop sweet potatoes. In a large bowl toss with remaining 1/2 tsp EVOO and brown sugar. Place on one side of the bird.
  • On the other side of the bird, place you frozen veggies. 
  • Bake the dutch oven covered for about 1 hr, and then uncover and cook for an additional 15 minutes. 
  • Serve!

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Dutch Oven Cornish Hen Meal
Serving Size
 
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
503
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Cholesterol
 
168
mg
56
%
Sodium
 
188
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
33
g
66
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.