Wild Rice with Celery Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Wild Rice with Celery Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (6 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
5 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

Instructions

In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook celery and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the contents of the rice seasoning packet, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in the water chestnuts, cranberries, onions and soy sauce. Stuff into hens.
Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 375 ° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer inserted into stuffing reads 165 °. Cut each hen in half lengthwise to serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries, Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wild Rice with Celery Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Wild Rice with Celery Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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