Stuffed Rock Cornish Hens
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 75 min
Total: 95 min
Serves: 4
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Delight in the tender, succulent flavors of Cornish hens as they are beautifully stuffed with a savory wild rice medley. The combination of earthy mushrooms, crunchy water chestnuts, and vibrant green peppers creates a stuffing that is both hearty and satisfying. This dish is perfect for special occasions or family gatherings, offering an impressive presentation that will surely impress your guests. Topped with juicy grapes and crunchy almonds, each bite is a celebration of texture and taste that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Wild Rice
- 1 Small Onion - Finely Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Green Pepper - Finely Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Water Chestnuts - Finely Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Celery - Finely Chopped
- 1 Cup Mushrooms - Finely Chopped
- 1 - Butter - Melted
- 1 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 3 Lbs Cornish Hen
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1 Cup Seedless Green Grapes
- 2 Tbsp Almond - Sliced
Directions
Directions
- Wash rice thoroughly.
- Simmer in 3 cups water for 30 minutes or until tender; drain well.
- Saute onion, green pepper, water chestnuts, celery and mushrooms in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Stir in poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add rice; mix well.
- Season hens, inside and out, with additional pepper and salt.
- Stuff each hen with 1/2 cup rice mixture; truss securely.
- Reserve remaining rice mixture; keep warm.
- Place hens on rotisserie spit.
- Combine lemon juice with 1/3 cup butter.
- Baste hens with lemon juice mixture occasionally while roasting over low flame for 45 minutes or until browned and tender.
- Place rice mixture on warm platter; top with hens.
- Garnish with grapes and almonds.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
550
Fat
30 g
Saturated fat
10 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Sugar
5 g
Fiber
4 g
Protein
35 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
120 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Wild Rice
- 1 Small Onion - Finely Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Green Pepper - Finely Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Water Chestnuts - Finely Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Celery - Finely Chopped
- 1 Cup Mushrooms - Finely Chopped
- 1 - Butter - Melted
- 1 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 3 Lbs Cornish Hen
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1 Cup Seedless Green Grapes
- 2 Tbsp Almond - Sliced
