Rack of Quail

Ingredients

• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic cloves - 4, minced
• Brussels sprouts - 8
• Baby potatoes - 8
• Baby carrots - 8
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh thyme - 1 sprig, chopped
• Fresh rosemary - 1 sprig, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Rack of quail - 2 racks

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Season the quail racks with salt, black pepper, chopped rosemary, and chopped thyme.
3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the quail racks in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.
5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the quail is cooked through.
6. While the quail is roasting, prepare the roasted vegetables.
7. In a separate baking dish, toss the baby carrots, baby potatoes, Brussels sprouts, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper with olive oil.
8. Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and golden brown.
9. Remove the quail racks from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
10. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
11. Drizzle the melted butter over the quail racks.
12. Serve the rack of quail with the roasted vegetables on the side.