Citrus-Thyme Roasted Cornish Hens

Citrus-Thyme Roasted Cornish Hens

Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

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Added by Healing Gourmet
on January 16, 2007

Ingredients

Healing Benefits

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Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Set thyme sprigs aside to garnish each serving.
Finely chop the remaining thyme sprigs.
In a small bowl, whisk orange juice, olive oil, orange zest, shallot and chopped thyme.
Place Cornish hens, breast side down in a glass baking dish with a lid.
Pour the marinade over the hens, cover and roast 45 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly; cut each hen in half lengthwise and garnish with a thyme sprig.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C
*Good Source of: Potassium, Zinc, Riboflavin, Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, No Corn, No Dairy, No Eggs, No Fish, No Gluten, No Grains, No Legumes, No Molds, No Nightshade, No Nuts, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Shellfish, No Soy, No Tubers, No Yeast

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving

View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 13.43

Calories: 190

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.6 g	*
Saturated Fat	1.5 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	3.8 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.4 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	61 mg	*
EPA, DHA	12 mg, 24 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	108.8mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	5.1 g	*
Sugars	3.1 g	*
Fiber	1.4 g	*
Protein	24.5 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	241.8 IU	5%
Vitamin C	22.1 mg	37%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.82 IU	3%
Vitamin B6	0.49 mg	24%
Vitamin B12	0.48 mcg	8%
Vitamin K	6.6 mg	8%
Folate	14.5 mcg	4%
Niacin	0.14 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.28 mg	16%
Thiamin	0.14 mg	9%
MINERALS
Calcium	39.5 mg	4%
Copper	0.02 mg	1%
Iron	1.5 mg	8%
Magnesium	32.9 mg	8%
Manganese	0.11 mg	6%
Phosphorous	199.3 mg	20%
Potassium	404.6 mg	12%
Selenium	19.1 mcg	27%
Sodium	81.9 mg	3%
Zinc	1.6 mg	11%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	3.6 mcg
Beta-carotene	67.6 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	38.5 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	44.3 mcg
Lycopene	0.06 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).

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