Guinea Hen with Greens and Spaghetti Squash
- 1 each Guinea hen breast
- 1 1/2 tbsp French Picnic sea salt
- 1 small spaghetti squash
- 1 Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 Black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, sliced thinly
- 2 each garlic cloves, sliced thinly, or minced
- 8 oz chard, washed and chopped small
- 1 Water, as needed
- 2 tbsp butter
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Season the guinea hen breast on all sides with French Picnic salt.
- Place in a rimmed baking or roasting pan.
- Set aside at room temperature.
- Using a large chefs knife, cut the spaghetti squash in half from the stem end to the blossom end.
- Scoop out the seeds with a large metal serving spoon.
- Season generously with salt and black pepper, and brush cut side with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place cut side down on a heavy baking or roasting pan.
- Poke a few small holes in the squash skin.
- Place both the guinea hen and squash pans in the oven at the same time.
- Guinea hen should be placed in the bottom of the oven, and squash on the top.
- Cook for 25 minutes, and then reduce heat to 300o F. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or un- til squash skin gives to the touch, and the guinea hen is fully cooked, and firm to the touch.
- While the squash and hen are roasting, heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to the pan, then add onions, and cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 2-3 minutes more, then add the greens.
- Cook for 5-6 more minutes, or until the greens are fully wilted.
- Remove from the heat.
- Once the squash is cooked, remove from oven, and allow to cool slightly.
- Scrape out the strands of squash with a fork.
- Rewarm pan over medium heat, and add squash.
- Stir well to combine and heat through.
- If there is no liquid in the bottom of the pan, add 2-3 ounces of water.
- Melt in the butter, while stirring to combine.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Plate each person a guinea hen breast and a hearty serving of greens and spaghetti squash.
- Enjoy!
guinea hen breast, salt, squash, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, chard, water, butter
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/342080-guinea-hen-with-greens-and-spaghetti-squash (may not work)