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Grilled Cornish Hens with Sun-Dried-Tomato Pesto Recipe

Grilled Cornish Hens with Sun-Dried-Tomato Pesto Recipe

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Grilled Cornish Hens with Sun-Dried-Tomato Pesto

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Ingredients:

Serving

2/3 cup reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cornish hens (about 1 1/4 lb each), halved

Directions:

Light the grill. In a food processor or blender, mince the tomatoes and garlic with the Parmesan, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream and continue whirring until the ingredients are well mixed.
With your fingers, loosen the skin from the breast meat of each hen, leaving the skin around the edge attached. For each half hen, spread 1 tablespoon of pesto under the skin and 1 tablespoon over it. Cook the hens over moderate heat, skin-side down, for 12 minutes. Turn the hens and cook until just done, about 12 minutes longer.
Menu Suggestions: Creamy polenta topped with a dollop of the extra pesto will be perfect with the hens. Also, since the grill is already hot, you might throw on some vegetables-peppers, zucchini, asparagus.
Reconstituting Sun-Dried Tomatoes
In a small pan, bring enough water to a boil to cover the dried tomatoes. Add the tomatoes, then remove from the heat and let them steep in the hot water for about 5 minutes. Drain.
Wine Recommendation: For this grilled dish, with its smoke, salt, and acidity (from tomatoes), choose a wine that's simple and refreshing. Among the many options are Italian red wines with good acidity such as Chianti Classico or dolcetto.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	454.64 Kcal (1903 kJ)
Calories from fat	302.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.61g	52%
Cholesterol	132.26mg	44%
Sodium	612.4mg	26%
Potassium	707.83mg	15%
Total Carbs	6.07g	2%
Sugars	3.61g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	5%
Protein	31.14g	62%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	11%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	72.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	240.46 Kcal (1007 kJ)
Calories from fat	159.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.77g	52%
Cholesterol	69.95mg	44%
Sodium	323.9mg	26%
Potassium	374.37mg	15%
Total Carbs	3.21g	2%
Sugars	1.91g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	5%
Protein	16.47g	62%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	11%
Iron	1.2mg	13%
Calcium	38.3mg	7%

* 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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