Roast Cornish Hens And Sweet Potatoes (Nigella Lawson)

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   Preheat the oven to 425u00b0; place the birds in a small baking pan or foil pan; pouring over 1 tablespoon of oil.

2. 2

   Cut the unpeeled sweet potato into 2 1/2 inch cubes and put them into another smallish pan or foil pan.

3. 3

   Pour over the other tablespoon of oil and sprinkle over the spices, then toss everything together by shaking the pan.

4. 4

   Cook both the hens and sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

5. 5

   Put each Cornish hen on a plate, with a tangle of water cress and the sweet potatoes alonside.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste and spritz with lime juice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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