Cornish Game Hens With Bulgur, Raisins, and Pine Nut
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 18
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
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Cornish hens
- 3 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens, skinned
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
- cooking spray
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Bulgur
- 3⁄4 cup currants
- 3 1⁄3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 2 cups uncooked bulgur
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄3 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
directions
- To prepare the hens, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the onion and next 5 ingredients (onion through allspice) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine hens and onion mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally. Remove the hens from the bag; discard marinade.
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Place hens on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until thermometer registers 180°.
- To prepare the bulgur, soak currants in a bowl of water 15 minutes. Drain; set aside. Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the bulgur, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon,1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in currants, pine nuts, and butter.
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I love to cook, my husband loves to eat. We're a perfect couple! However, I'm headed back to school, so I'm seeking recipes which will allow me to keep cooking AND keep the hubby happy. That's why I'm here. :-)