Title: Cornish Game Hens
Categories: Diabetic Poultry Main
Yield: 4 Sweet ones

2		Cornish game hens; about 1-1 3/4 lbs. each
1/4	ts	Dried dill weed;
1/4	ts	Dried leaf oregano;
1/4	ts	Pepper;
	ds	Paprika;
1	tb	Virgin olive oil;
1	cl	Garlic; minced
1/2	c	Vermouth;
1	tb	Orange juice concentrate; frozen
1	tb	Parsley; chopped
2	tb	Almonds; slivered silvered

Preheat oven to 350 drgrees. Remove skin from hens. Cut each in half, discarding backbones. Season on both sides with the herbs and spices. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil. Saute hens about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a baking dish. Add garlic and shallots to skillet and saute about baking dish. Add garlic and shallots to skillet and saute about 1 minute. Add vermouth and orange juice and swirl to mix. Pour over hens. Cover dish with foil and bake 20 minutes, basting a few times. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees, uncover baking dish and bake 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and almonds. Food Exchanges per serving: 3 LOW-FAT MEAT EXCHANGE + 1/2 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE; CAL: 220; CHO: 72mg; CAR: 8g; PRO: 27g; SOD: 49mg; FAT: 5g;

Source: Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master

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