2 (1 1\/4-lb.) Cornish hens
\n3 T. all-purpose flour
\n1\/2 tsp. salt
\n1\/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
\n1 1\/2 tsp. butter
\n1 tsp. olive oil
\n2 C. (1-inch) slices leek (about 2 large)
\n1\/2 lb. cremini mushrooms, halved
\n2 garlic cloves, minced
\n3 C. fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
\n1 C. cider vinegar
\n3 plum tomatoes, quartered
\n1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1\/2-inch slices
\n1\/2 lb. small red potatoes, quartered
\n2 T. chopped fresh parsley<\/p>\n
Preheat oven to 350\u00ba. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish; dredge hens in flour mixture. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil and hens, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan. Add leek, mushrooms, and garlic to pan; saut\u00e9 5 minutes. Add broth and vinegar, stirring to loosen browned bits. Return hens to pan; add tomatoes, apple, and potatoes. Bring to a simmer. Cover and bake at 350\u00ba for 30 minutes or until hens are done. Place hens on a serving platter, and keep warm. Remove vegetable mixture from pan with a slotted spoon; place in a serving bowl. Reserve 2 C. cooking liquid in pan; discard remaining liquid. Bring reserved cooking liquid to a boil; cook 8 minutes or until reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with hens.<\/p>\n
Yield: 4 servings
\nCalories: 487
\nFat: 14.4g
\nFiber: 3.9g<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
2 (1 1\/4-lb.) Cornish hens 3 T. all-purpose flour 1\/2 tsp. salt 1\/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 1\/2 tsp. butter 1 tsp. olive oil 2 C. (1-inch) slices leek (about 2 large) 1\/2 lb. cremini mushrooms, halved 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 C. fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 C. cider vinegar 3 plum tomatoes, quartered 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1\/2-inch slices 1\/2 lb. small red potatoes, quartered 2 T. chopped fresh parsley Preheat oven…<\/p>\n