Cornish Hens with 7 Grain Medley

• Seeds of Change® product used in recipe: Seven Whole Grains
• Segment: Main course
• Cuisine Type: Regional

Servings		Portion Size		Prep Time		Start to Finish Time		Preparation Rating
2		1 hen		20		80		Medium

Ingredients
Measurement		Ingredient		Cut or specific
2 Each		Cornish hens		Thawed
To taste		Extra virgin olive oil
2 Cloves		Garlic		Peeled
To taste		Thyme, Rosemary, Sage and Oregano fresh herbs
To taste		Sea salt and pepper
1 Package		Seeds Of Change® Seven Whole Grains
1/2 Cup		Dried cranberries
1/2 Cup		Dried apricots		Diced
2 Each		Scallions		Chopped
1/2 Cup		Celery		Diced
1/3 Cup		Feta Cheese		Crumbled
To taste		Mixed greens to garnish

Directions

1. Rinse Cornish hens and pat dry.
2. Brush hens with olive oil and stuff garlic and fresh herbs into cavity.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Roast in baking pan for 1 hour at 400 degrees.
5. When hens are almost done, heat Seven Whole Grains for 90 seconds.
6. In medium bowl, combine grains, cranberries, apricots, scallions, celery and feta cheese.
7. Garnish plate with fresh greens and add grain mixture around the plate.
8. Place roasted Cornish hen in center and serve.

Rice Cooking Instructions

In the Microwave:

1. Squeeze pouch to separate rice.
2. Tear to vent.
3. Heat on HIGH for 90 seconds.

Cooking time for 2 pouches – 2 ½ minutes. Microwave times may vary. Take care when handling and opening the hot pouch. Refrigerate unused portion.

In the Skillet:

1. Gently squeeze the sides of the pouch to break apart the rice, and pour contents into a skillet.
2. Add 2 Tbsp. of water and heat.
3. Stir rice occasionally until heated thoroughly.
4. Serve immediately.

Quick Tips

Preparation Tips: For golden brown Cornish hen, put under broiler for 3-4 minutes to finish.

Grow your own ingredients with these Seeds of Change® Certified Organic Seeds:

• Chilean Silver Garlic
• English Thyme
• Rosemary
• Garden Sage
• Greek Oregano
• Lisbon White Scallion
• Tango Celery
• Mesclun Lettuce Mix

Nutritional Information
Serving Size		632g
Servings		2
Calories Per Serving		1150
Calories from Fat		550
Total Fat		62g (95% DV)
Saturated Fat		17g (85% DV)
Cholesterol		355mg (118% DV)
Sodium		690mg (29% DV)
Total Carbohydrates		81g (15% DV)
Dietary Fiber		6g (27% DV)
Sugars		35g
Protein		67g
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.