Roast Quail with Apples and Pecans

Name: Roast Quail with Apples and Pecans
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters crumbledCorn Bread; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 59 milliliters chicken broth or canned low-sodium broth; 2 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp canola or olive oil; 118 milliliters pecans, lightly toasted, half roughly chopped; 4 semi-boneless quail, wing tips trimmed, rinsed and patted dry; 2 shallots, diced; 2 firm tart apples, such as Fuji, Braeburn, or Granny Smith; 2 thyme sprigs, leaves removed; 4 Tbsps unsalted butter, melted

Roast Quail with Apples and Pecans might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 1021 calories, 48g of protein, and 75g of fat. This recipe serves 2. This recipe covers 44% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pecans, olive oil, butter, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

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Oven

Quarter and core the apples. Dice half of them and set aside. Thinly slice the remainder lengthwise and set aside.

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Apple

In a medium sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the carrot, celery, shallots, and diced apples and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

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Shallot

Apple

Carrot

Celery

Transfer to a bowl and add the crumbled corn bread, then add the chicken broth, melted butter, thyme, and chopped pecans and toss thoroughly with your hands to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Pecan Pieces

Chicken Broth

Cornbread

Butter

Thyme

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Bowl

Sprinkle the cavity of each quail with salt and pepper, then stuff a little of the corn bread mixture inside. Season the outside of the quail with salt and pepper and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.

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Salt And Pepper

Cornbread

Quail