Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Quarter hens, season with salt and pepper and place skin side up on baking sheets (set aside).
- In a blender or mortar, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, oil, and pinch of salt and pepper.
- Blend until smooth, stir in cheese.
- Rub hens with pesto and roast covered for 35-45 minutes or until it reaches 180°F.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 214.79 Kcal (899 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 141.88 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 15.76g | 24% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 60.69mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 220.94mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 191.59mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.31g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.35g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.64g | 3% | |
| Protein | 16.04g | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 134.8mg | 13% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 230.16 Kcal (964 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 152.04 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 16.89g | 24% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 65.04mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 236.75mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 205.3mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.47g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.38g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.68g | 3% | |
| Protein | 17.18g | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 144.4mg | 13% | |
* 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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