Recipes
Summer Cornish Hen & Asparagus Dinner Plate
Uses: Cornish hen, asparagus, tomato, cucumber, yellow rice
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cooked Cornish hen, or 4 to 5 ounces meat
- 5 to 6 asparagus spears
- 1/2 cup cooked yellow rice
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
Instructions:
- Season the Cornish hen with a little oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano or Italian seasoning, and a small squeeze of lemon juice if available.
- Cook the Cornish hen in the oven, air fryer, or covered skillet until fully cooked and the meat is tender. Let it rest for a few minutes, then remove the meat from the bone or cut into serving pieces.2. Cook asparagus in a pan with a little oil or butter until tender.
- Cook the yellow rice according to package instructions, then set aside and keep warm.
- Cook asparagus in a pan with a little oil or butter until bright green and tender, but still a little crisp. Season with black pepper, garlic powder, and a tiny squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar if available.
- Make a quick tomato-cucumber salad with a splash of vinegar or citrus juice, a little black pepper, and a tiny pinch of salt if available.
- Serve the warm Cornish hen, asparagus, and yellow rice with the cool tomato-cucumber salad on the side.
Good for: A balanced summer dinner with warm comfort, fresh vegetables, and a lighter herb-seasoned flavor that goes nicely with asparagus.
Optional: Add guacamole to the rice for creaminess, or a small spoonful of picante sauce if you want a brighter, saucier plate.