Hamam Mahshi Bi Burghul (Cornish Hens With Bulgur, Raisins, And Pine Nuts)

• Cornish hens:
• 3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens, skinned
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups coarsely chopped onion
• 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
• Bulgur:
• 3/4 cup currants
• 3 1/3 cups fat-free, less-sodium 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

1. 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.
2. Preheat oven to 400u0b0.
3. Place hens on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; bake at 400u0b0 for 35 minutes or until thermometer registers 180u0b0.
4. 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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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hamam-mahshi-bi-burghul-cornish-hens-with-bulgur-raisins-pine-nuts (may not work)