Crockpot Cornish Game Hen Recipe Just Right for Fall Comfort

When I was a kid, I was a very picky eater. Despite my parents’ best efforts, I would often opt to go to bed hungry rather than eat what they had prepared for me. I had a limited palette and only enjoyed a few types of food, such as meat, bread, and sugary treats. However, as I grew up, I became interested in cooking and began to make my own meals in order to eat food that I enjoyed.

Despite my newfound interest in cooking, my palette remained limited for a long time. It wasn’t until I started my wellness journey that I began to explore new tastes and techniques. Cooking became a way for me to explore the culinary traditions of the world while building a better body. One of the best ways to discover new foods is to shop at a local farmer’s market or subscribe to a local share service. Every week, I receive a surprise bag of fresh, seasonal produce that inspires me to try new recipes.

Recently, I received some heirloom tomatoes and purple peppers in my weekly share and I decided to use them to give my Cornish Game Hen some flavor. Did you know that cooking tomatoes with olive oil helps release lycopene for better absorption? It’s just one of the many things I’ve learned on my culinary journey.

For this recipe, you will need one Cornish Game Hen, half a white onion, one garlic bulb, two small cabbages, two heirloom tomatoes, one green bell pepper, one purple bell pepper, eight baby potatoes, sprouted lentils, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and adobo seasoning. However, feel free to substitute any vegetables you like.

First, put the Cornish Game Hen into a slow cooker with one cup of water and one cup of sprouted lentils. Add your preferred spices to the mix to increase the heartiness of the dish. I also added baby potatoes to make it more filling, but I kept the portion small to keep the dish low-carb. Next, add your chopped and diced vegetables. I prefer my veggies to be in hearty pieces so that each one stands out on the plate. Finally, pile everything into the slow cooker and forget it. I set the cooker to a four-hour cook, but you can cook it slower for longer to achieve a fall-off-the-bone effect.

Eating well and hearty is easy when you use what nature provides. All you need is a bit of creativity and patience. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as I did!