Garlic And Herbs Couscous And Cornish Game Hens

Name: Garlic And Herbs Couscous And Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Tri color couscous; 4 cups Water; 2 tbsp. Olive oil; 2 each Cornish game hens; 2 oz. Vegetable oil; 1/2 cup Black olives (pitted & halved); 1/2 cup Green olives (pitted & halved); 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes; 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup Capers; 2 cup Chicken stock; 1/2 cup Peas; 2 tbsp. Parsley (chopped); 1 pkg. Alouette Garlic and Herbs Spreadable Cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups Tri color couscous
4 cups Water
2 tbsp. Olive oil
2 each Cornish game hens
2 oz. Vegetable oil
1/2 cup Black olives (pitted & halved)
1/2 cup Green olives (pitted & halved)
1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup Capers
2 cup Chicken stock
1/2 cup Peas
2 tbsp. Parsley (chopped)
1 pkg. Alouette Garlic and Herbs Spreadable Cheese

1
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan and add the couscous. Bring back to a simmer,
2
cover and remove from heat.
3
After 10 minutes stir in olive oil with a fork and keep warm.
4
Split and quarter each Cornish game hen and season with salt and pepper.
5
In a large skillet heat vegetable oil over medium high heat.
6
Sear all pieces of the Cornish game hen until golden brown.
7
Drain oil and add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, cherry tomatoes and heat thoroughly.
8
Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes.
9
Remove Cornish game hen and most of the vegetables from the sauce.
10
Cover to keep warm.
11
Stir Alouette(R) Garlic and Herbs Spreadable Cheese into the liquid to make the sauce.
12
Add the peas and chopped parsley.
13
To serve, fill the bottom of the tanjine or casserole dish with the cooked couscous, top with the Cornish game hen and vegetables. Spoon sauce over Cornish game hens and couscous. Serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Tri color couscous, 4 cups Water, 2 tbsp. Olive oil, 2 each Cornish game hens, and more.

Yes, Garlic And Herbs Couscous And Cornish Game Hens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!