INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup baby carrots, cut in half
- 2 cups brussels sprouts cut in half
- 2 large red beets, large dice
- 1 orange beet, large dice
- 1 cup butternut squash, diced
- 1 large red onion, cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp herb de province or any favorite herb
- 1 tbsp ground garlic
- 1 tbsp old bay
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cajun spice
- 2 large cornish hen, seasoned
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rinse Cornish hen and cut the poultry down the middle, season ahead, and rest on an oiled sheet pan.
Cut vegetables up and place in a large bowl.
Combine spices in a small bowl, mix well, and sprinkle over vegetables. Pour a liberal amount of oil on vegetables to spread spices over. Pour maple syrup over vegetables.
Toss well and pour over a sheet pan coated with a nonstick spray.
Place Cornish hen or chicken on a sheet pan at one end.
Bake at 400 degrees until root vegetables and chicken reaches 165 degrees.
Remove from oven, serve hot.
Enjoy!
Things to consider about this recipe:
- Sheet pan dinners can be high in protein and low in calories. Sheet pan cooking often uses fresh ingredients like vegetables and lean proteins. We use cornish hen in this recipe. They are a great source of protein, which is essential for building and maintaining muscles, bones, and skin. They are also rich in potassium, which helps maintain calcium balance and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Lastly, they are high in niacin, which can help lower cholesterol and improve brain function.
- However, using too much oil in your sheet pan dinner can negatively impact the end result, so be sure to practice restraint and moderation when it comes time to drizzle and toss your ingredients.
