Apricot Glazed Cornish Game Hens with Italian Sausage-Rice Pilaf (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Apricot Glazed Cornish Game Hens with Italian Sausage-Rice Pilaf (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook until the fat is rendered, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and 1 teaspoon of the orange zest and sweat for about 30 seconds. Add the rice and cook stirring continuously for 3 minutes. Add the raisins, almonds, parsley, thyme, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and place it in the oven and cook for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the rice from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Place the rice on a sheet pan or a platter to cool.
  4. Combine the apricot jam, orange juice and remaining zest in a small mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Place the glaze in a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Allow glaze to cook until reduced by half. This will take about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Season the hens with the remaining salt and pepper on the insides and out. Stuff each hen cavity with about 3/4 cup of the cooled rice and place in a roasting pan. Use a pastry brush to spread the glaze on the hens and place them in the oven.
  6. Roast the game hens for 15 minutes, remove from the oven, and spread another layer of glaze over the hens. Return the hens to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes. Remove the hens from the oven, spread the glaze over the hens, and return to the oven.
  7. Continue to cook for 30 more minutes, or until an instant read-thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 160 degrees F, and inserted into the rice registers 140 degrees F.
  8. Serve the hens with any extra rice pilaf.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1119.05 Kcal (4685 kJ)
Calories from fat 372.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.33g 64%
Cholesterol 179.9mg 60%
Sodium 3480.12mg 145%
Potassium 1118.61mg 24%
Total Carbs 138.73g 46%
Sugars 87.02g 348%
Dietary Fiber 6.73g 27%
Protein 55.49g 111%
Vitamin C 53.7mg 89%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 226.3mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 182.68 Kcal (765 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.75g 64%
Cholesterol 29.37mg 60%
Sodium 568.1mg 145%
Potassium 182.6mg 24%
Total Carbs 22.65g 46%
Sugars 14.21g 348%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 27%
Protein 9.06g 111%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 89%
Iron 0.7mg 23%
Calcium 36.9mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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