Cornish Game Hens With Rice Recipe

This recipe for cornish game hens with rice makes for a filling and flavorful dinner or lunch. Prepared with cornish hens seasoned and stuffed with rice and mushrooms flavored with lemon juice, the cornish game hens with rice can be served for parties and get togethers.
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Summary

Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineCourse
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Cornish game hens2 Pound
 Slivered almonds2 Tablespoon
 Chopped onion2 Tablespoon
 Uncooked long grain rice1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine3 Tablespoon
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chicken1
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Canned chopped mushrooms3 Ounce, drained
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 2893 Calories from Fat 1817

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 202 g311.4%

Saturated Fat 62.1 g310.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1069 mg356.3%

Sodium 1487.8 mg62%

Total Carbohydrates 30 g10.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 1.3 g

Protein 223 g445.8%

Vitamin A 42.1% Vitamin C 27.5%

Calcium 18.4% Iron 61.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Season game hens inside and out with salt and pepper.
In small saucepan, cook almonds, onion, and rice in butter for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add water, bouillon cube, lemon juice, and salt.
Bring mixture to boiling, stirring to dissolve bouillon cube.
Reduce heat; cover and cook slowly about 20 to 25 minutes or till liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
Stir in the drained mushrooms.
Lightly stuff birds with rice mixture.
Place breast up on rack in shallow baking pan.
Brush with melted butter or margarine.
Roast covered in hot oven (400°) for 30 minutes.
Uncover and roast 1 hour longer or till drum stick can be twisted easily in socket.
Brush birds with melted butter during last 15 minutes of roasting time.
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