Cornish Hens with Raisin-Rice Pilaf
Yield
8 servingsPrep
30 minCook
60 minReady
90 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | each |
cornish game hens
1 1/2 pounds each |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
brandy
|
*
|
| ½ | cup |
apple juice
unsweetened |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
paprika
|
|
| 1 | x |
rice pilaf
raisin |
* |
| 1 | x |
carrots
curls and strips |
*
|
| 1 | x |
celery leaves
|
* |
| Rice pilaf | |||
| ¼ | cup |
raisins, seedless
|
|
| ½ | cup |
brandy
|
*
|
| 1 ⅓ | cups |
wild rice
cooked |
|
| 1 ⅓ | cups |
carrots
diced |
|
| ⅔ | cup |
celery
diced |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| 1 | x |
nonstick cooking spray
|
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | each |
cornish game hens
1 1/2 pounds each |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
brandy
|
*
|
| 118 | ml |
apple juice
unsweetened |
|
| 5 | ml |
paprika
|
|
| 1 | x |
rice pilaf
raisin |
* |
| 1 | x |
carrots
curls and strips |
*
|
| 1 | x |
celery leaves
|
* |
| Rice pilaf | |||
| 59 | ml |
raisins, seedless
|
|
| 118 | ml |
brandy
|
*
|
| 315 | ml |
wild rice
cooked |
|
| 315 | ml |
carrots
diced |
|
| 158 | ml |
celery
diced |
|
| 5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 1 | x |
nonstick cooking spray
|
* |
Directions
Remove giblets from hens; discard.
Rinse hens under cold, running water and pat dry.
Remove skin and trim excess fat.
Split hens in half lengthwise.
Place hens, meaty side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
Combine brandy, apple juice, paprika in a bowl.
Stir well.
Brush hens with mixture.
Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 1 hour or until juices run clear, basting every 15 minutes.
Serve with rasin-rice pilaf.
Garnish with carrot curls and strips.
