decadent Sunday dinner. Basil Pesto Roasted Cornish Hens, with a side of Pinto Beans with a healthy twist over a bed of Jasmine Rice and crisp side dish of Mixed Vegetables.
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Basil Pesto Roasted Cornish Hens
(4) Cornish Hens with back bone removed
(1) cup Basil Pesto
Roast hens @400 degrees for 1 hour and use the cooking juices from the hens to make a wonderful gravy.
Pinto Beans With A Healthy Twist
(1) cup dry beans = 3 cups cooked beans
(2) tbsp Olive Oil
(1/2) cup diced onions and 4 cloves of garlic minced.
(3) cups of low sodium chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste.
In large pan ( about 3 -5 quart) add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Saute until onions and garlic are tender. Then add 3 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and let simmer for about 2 hours.
Dried Bean Cooking Guide
1/3 cup dry beans =1 cup cooked beans
1/2 cup dry beans =1 1/2 cups cooked beans
2/3 cup dry beans =2 cup cooked beans
1 cup dry beans =3 cups cooked beans
2 cups (1 pound) dry beans =6 cups cooked
beans
1/3 cup dry beans =1 cup cooked beans
1/2 cup dry beans =1 1/2 cups cooked beans
2/3 cup dry beans =2 cup cooked beans
1 cup dry beans =3 cups cooked beans
2 cups (1 pound) dry beans =6 cups cooked beans
Jasmine Rice
(1) cup of Jasmine Rice
(3/4) cup of water
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Place rice in Rice Cooker, add water and salt. Follow directions given for your Rice Cooker. If you do not have a rice cooker, then follow package directions for cooking rice stove top.
Mixed Vegetables
(1) Package of frozen mixed veggies (about 16 oz's)
(3/4) Chicken Broth - low sodium
In medium sauce pan, add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then add veggies, season with salt and pepper to taste. Steam until veggies are tender. Remove from heat and let stand.
