Best 7 Roast Cornish Game Hen With Spring Vegetables Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, look no further than roast cornish game hen with spring vegetables. Cornish game hens are small, flavorful birds that are perfect for roasting, and they're complemented perfectly by a medley of fresh spring vegetables. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED CORNISH HEN



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Easy Roasted Cornish Hen, the perfect one-pot meal for any weeknight or holiday dinner! This recipe made the Cornish hen tasty and juicy! It's the most flavorful, comforting, and crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love!

Provided by Rika

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Cornish Hens ((thawed) about 2 pounds each)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1¾ tsp kosher salt ((or add more according to your liking))
1½ tsp paprika powder
black pepper ((to taste))
2 lemon wedges
a whole head of garlic ((halved))
6 rosemary sprigs ((divided))
kosher salt and pepper
1 pound small potatoes ((washed, scrubbed, and halved))
3-4 carrots ((peeled and chopped into large chunks, 2-inch lenghts))
1 large yellow onion ((chopped into large chunks))
1½ tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper ((to taste))
½ cup dry white wine ((such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and unoaked Chardonnay))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Pat the cornish hen dry (including cavity) with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine all dry rub seasoning mixture ingredients. Rub seasoning mixture over both sides and underneat the skin of the hen.
  • Season the cavity of the hen with salt and pepper then stuff with one lemon wedge, head of garlic halved, and 3 rosemary sprigs.
  • Tuck wing tips under the back of the hen; tie ends of legs together with twine.
  • Put the chopped vegetables in a large roasting pan, then drizzle with oil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste then pour in the dry white wine.
  • Put the hens, breast side up, directly on top of vegetables. Make sure the hens are not touching the wine! Brush the hens on both sides with oil.
  • Roast the hens and vegetables, uncovered, for about 50-60 minutes (depending on the size) or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the vegetables are tender. Rotating the pan halfway through roasting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Sodium 1223 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED CORNISH HENS WITH VEGETABLES



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Roasting simply seasoned Cornish game hens and vegetables in one pan results in a full-flavored meal in one.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium potatoes, quartered
6 medium carrots, cut in half lengthwise and cut into chunks
1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 bacon strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Transfer to a large shallow roasting pan., Brush hens with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap a bacon strip around each hen; secure with a wooden toothpick. Tie legs together. Place, breast side up, over vegetables., Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180° and vegetables are tender. Remove hens to a serving platter; serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED GAME HENS WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS



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These flavorful Cornish game hens are roasted with potatoes, carrots, and herbs for a complete meal for two. The recipe can easily be doubled.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large clove garlic (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or about 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1 medium onion (quartered and sliced)
1 pound small red or gold potatoes (scrubbed and cut in 1- to 2-inch chunks)
3 medium carrots (sliced crosswise then lengthwise into strips about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
2 Cornish game hens
Optional: 2 teaspoons fresh chopped chives or parsley
Optional: 1 lemon (cut up)
Optional: 1 small onion (cut into chunks)
Optional: Sprigs of fresh herbs

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over low heat. Add the minced garlic and herbs. Remove about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture and set aside.
  • Add the onion slices , potatoes, and carrots to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat the vegetables with the butter, oil, and herbs; cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the cavities of the game hens with salt and pepper.
  • Rub the reserved herb mixture all over the hens. If desired, put pieces of lemon and onion and some herb sprigs in the cavities.
  • If the skillet is not oven safe, move the vegetable mixture to a baking dish or pan.
  • Arrange the hens on the vegetables, and place in the oven. Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the hens register at least 165 F in the meatiest part of the thigh, not touching bone.
  • If the hens are browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil near the end of the cooking time. If they don't brown enough, turn the broiler on for 2 to 3 minutes before you take them out of the oven.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1216 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 367 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 65 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 625 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 79 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS



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Go for a different kind of bird by stuffing and cooking the Neelys' Roasted Cornish Game Hens recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 Cornish game hens, about 1 1/2 pounds each, rinsed and dried thoroughly
1 green bell pepper, large dice
2 stalks celery, large dice
1 onion, large dice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together salt, lemon pepper, dried basil and poultry seasoning. Rub olive oil all over the hens and season each with the salt mixture. Place the hens on a baking sheet pan with plenty of space between them. You may need to use 2 pans. Loosely stuff the cavities of each hen with some green bell pepper, celery and onion. Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear. Remove the hens from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving or serving.

ROAST CORNISH GAME HEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Categories     Wine     Poultry     Vegetable     Roast     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Fennel     Leek     Carrot     White Wine     Spring     Anniversary     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large fresh fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly sliced
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups peeled baby carrots
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1 1/2-pound Cornish game hen, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Combine fennel, leek, carrots, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1 tablespoon oil in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush hen halves with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper. Arrange hen halves atop vegetables. Roast 15 minutes.
  • Pour wine onto vegetables in dish. Continue to roast until vegetables are tender and hen is cooked through, stirring vegetables occasionally, about 8 minutes longer. Serve hen with vegetables.

CORNISH HENS ROASTED WITH TARRAGON AND ROOT VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 small new potatoes or creamer potatoes
Salt and pepper (enough for birds and vegetables)
2 Cornish hens or poussins
2 sprigs tarragon, plus extra chopped for garnish
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, cut into quarters
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 ribs celery, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Mustard of your choice, as condiment

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Wash the potatoes under cold running water. Salt and pepper inside of birds cavity. Add tarragon to cavities. Rub each bird with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place in roasting pan. Toss all vegetables with remaining oil, salt and pepper and place around birds. Place in oven on middle shelf. Lower temperature to 400 degrees. Roast for 50 minutes. Remove tray from oven and drape with aluminum foil. Allow bird to rest for 7 minutes before serving. Place birds on plates with vegetables around. Garnish with tarragon and serve with mustard.

ROAST CORNISH GAME HENS WITH VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Roast Cornish Game Hens With Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Cornish hen, thawed if frozen (24 oz)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 small red potatoes, quartered
1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray a 2 quart glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Remove and discard neck and giblets from game hen and with kitchen scissors, cut hen in half; place halves, skin side up, in baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together garlic salt, chili powder, ginger, cumin and oil.
  • Brush hen halves with 1 tablespoon of the oil mixture, to the remaining mixture in bowl, add the potatoes and bell pepper; toss to coat.
  • Arrange vegetables around the hen halves and bake 40 to 50 minutes or until hen halves are fork-tender and juices run clear, and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.3, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 142.8, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 28.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right Cornish game hen. Look for a hen that is plump and has a moist, slightly oily skin. Avoid hens that are dry or have any blemishes.
  • Prepare the Cornish game hen properly. Rinse the hen inside and out with cold water and pat it dry. Season the hen inside and out with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
  • Roast the Cornish game hen at a high temperature. This will help to crisp the skin and cook the meat through. Roast the hen for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the Cornish game hen rest before carving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful. Let the hen rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
  • Serve the Cornish game hen with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for Cornish game hen include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

Conclusion:

Roast Cornish game hen is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its crispy skin, tender meat, and flavorful stuffing, Cornish game hen is sure to please everyone at the table.

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