Lemon Leek Roasted Cornish Hens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
0g
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Recipe by Stephanie Lewis
Cornish game hens stuffed with leeks and fresh lemons and baked to a golden finish. This is a delicious and simple recipe for Cornish hens. Serve with couscous and broccoli, if desired.
Ingredients
- 4 Rock Cornish hens
- 2 lemons, halved
- 2 sliced leeks, white part only
- 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place hens in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff each hen with 1 lemon half and 1/4 of the sliced leeks, then sprinkle with seasoning.
- Bake at 350 degrees F 9175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until hens are cooked through and juices run clear. Let stand 10 minutes, then remove lemon and leeks.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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