Moroccan Cornish Hens Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 large oranges, sliced
2 cups whole pitted dates (about 8 oz)
4 (1 1/2-lb) cornish hens
2 cups cilantro sprigs
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
12 garlic cloves
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup dry marsala
1/4 cup honey

Directions:

Arrange orange slices in 2 (13 x 9-inch) baking dishes, and sprinkle evenly with dates.
Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry. Remove skin, and trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise. Place hen halves, meaty side up, on top of dates.
Prepare paste: Place cilantro in a food processor; pulse 4 times or until coarsely chopped. Add cardamom, cumin, coriander, and garlic, and process until finely chopped. Pat cilantro mixture onto hens; arrange olives around hens.
Prepare marinade: Combine vinegar, wine, and honey; stir well with a whisk until well-blended. Place in refrigerator for up to two days, if desired.
Slowly pour marinade over hens. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 2 to 24 hours, basting once with the vinegar mixture.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Uncover hens, and bake at 350° for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occassionally 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	487.49 Kcal (2041 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.23g	14%
Cholesterol	206.34mg	69%
Sodium	582.04mg	24%
Potassium	1053.87mg	22%
Total Carbs	50.26g	17%
Sugars	38.31g	153%
Dietary Fiber	4.57g	18%
Protein	47.45g	95%
Vitamin C	53.8mg	90%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	111.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.12 Kcal (478 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.16g	14%
Cholesterol	48.31mg	69%
Sodium	136.26mg	24%
Potassium	246.71mg	22%
Total Carbs	11.77g	17%
Sugars	8.97g	153%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	18%
Protein	11.11g	95%
Vitamin C	12.6mg	90%
Iron	0.8mg	18%
Calcium	26mg	11%

* 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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