Cajun Cornish Game Hens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces hot smoked sausage, chopped
1/2 cup long grain white rice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can del monte diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
4 (20 ounce) rock cornish hens
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Preparation

Brown sausage in saucepan. Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes.
Add undrained tomatoes, onions, pepper, garlic and thyme. Bring to boil. Cover; simmer 20 minutes (rice will be firm).
Rinse hens; drain well. Stuff with rice mixture. Place breast side up on rack in shallow pan. Brush with butter.
Bake at 375\u00b0F 1 hour or until done.