Moroccan Cornish Game Hens Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 large oranges, sliced
2 cups dates, pitted (about 8 oz.)
4 cornish hens (1 1/2 lb ea.)
2 cups fresh cilantro stems ( cilantro sprigs)
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
12 garlic cloves
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup marsala wine
1/4 cup honey

Directions:

Arrange orange slices in a 2 quart (13 x9 ) baking dish and sprinkle evenly with dates.
Remove and discard giblets and neck (if included) and rinse hens with cold water. Pat dry. Remove skin & excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise. Place hen halves, meaty side up, on top of dates. Prepare paste. Place cilantro in food processor; pulse 4 times or until coarsely chopped. Add cardamom, cumin, coriander and garlic. Process until finely chopped. Place cilantro mixture onto hens; arrange olives around hens.
Prepare marinade. Combine vinegar, wine, & honey; stir well with a whisk until well blended. Slowly pour over hens. Cover and marinade in refrigerator 2-24 hours, basting once with vinegar mixture.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Uncover hens and bake at 250 for 1 hours 25 minute or until juices run clear. Baste occasionally with the vinegar mixture. Shield wings with foil, if needed.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	323.09 Kcal (1353 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.98g	8%
Cholesterol	77.38mg	26%
Sodium	485.68mg	20%
Potassium	672.65mg	14%
Total Carbs	50.26g	17%
Sugars	38.31g	153%
Dietary Fiber	4.57g	18%
Protein	19.1g	38%
Vitamin C	52.4mg	87%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	94.2mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	113.03 Kcal (473 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.74g	8%
Cholesterol	27.07mg	26%
Sodium	169.91mg	20%
Potassium	235.32mg	14%
Total Carbs	17.58g	17%
Sugars	13.4g	153%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	18%
Protein	6.68g	38%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	87%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	33mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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