Instead of a turkey or a big roast, why not serve individual Cornish game hens for the holidays? They cook in a fraction of the time and they're guaranteed to impress all your guests. Shannon Roum, Cudahy, Wisconsin.
Ingredients for Herb-Brined Cornish Game Hens Recipe
0.08 cup Kosher salt
0.03 cup Packed brown sugar
1.50 Whole Peppercorns
0.63 Fresh Sage Leaves
1/4 Garlic Cloves
0.13 sprig Fresh thyme
0.13 sprig Fresh rosemary
0.13 quart Water
0.19 quart Cold water
1/4 Large turkey size oven roasting bags
1/2 Cornish game hens
As required Herb butter
1.75 Whole Peppercorns
1/4 Garlic Cloves
0.09 cup Butter, softened
0.38 teaspoon Tablespoons plus 1 olive oil, divided
1/25 cup Packed fresh parsley sprigs
0.38 tablespoon Fresh Sage Leaves
0.13 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Leaves
1/4 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
1/4 pound Fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1/4 Small red onions, cut into wedges
0.06 teaspoon Kosher salt
0.06 teaspoon Coarsely ground pepper
Nutrition value
179
calories per serving
5 g Fat9 g Protein25 g Carbs15 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
5g
Protein
9g
Carbs
25g
Fiber
15g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
25g
Protein
9g
Fiber
15g
Fats
Fat
5g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
317mg
Iron
10mg
Vitamin A
666mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
158mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
121mg
Vitamin E
1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
110mg
Manganese
3mg
Phosphorus
178mg
Selenium
7mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment