Garlic and Herbs Couscous and Cornish Game Hens
"The exotic texture of couscous with the distinct flavor of garlic and herb spreadable cheese, olives and tomatoes creates a hearty dish that is sure to warm your soul!
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- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 cups tri color couscous
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Cornish hens
- 2 ounces vegetable oil
- 1⁄2 cup black olives (pitted & halved)
- 1⁄2 cup green olives (pitted & halved)
- 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato
- 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1⁄4 cup capers
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1⁄2 cup peas
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 1 spreadable cheese, Alouette Garlic and Herbs
directions
- Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan and add the couscous. Bring back to a simmer, cover and remove from heat.
- After 10 minutes stir in olive oil with a fork and keep warm.
- Split and quarter each Cornish game hen and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet heat vegetable oil over medium high heat.
- Sear all pieces of the Cornish game hen until golden brown.
- Drain oil and add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, cherry tomatoes and heat thoroughly.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove Cornish game hen and most of the vegetables from the sauce.
- Cover to keep warm.
- Stir Alouette® Garlic and Herbs Spreadable Cheese into the liquid to make the sauce.
- Add the peas and chopped parsley.
- 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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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Corrinne, Social Media Foodie, sharing on behalf of Alouette cheese & Chavrie fresh goat cheese. I'm here to help everyone Slow Down & Savour!
