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Preheat oven to 400. Remove hens from refrigerator to take the chill off while stuffing is prepared.
In a large pan, heat olive oil and saute onion until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add in garlic, paprika, cinnamon, carrots, almonds, and cranberries. Season with salt and pepper.
Finally, add cooked brown rice and saute for 3-4 more minutes.
Place hens on roasting pan, and stuff each generously with pilaf. Season each hen with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30-45 minutes, or until hens are cooked through.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 400. Remove hens from refrigerator to take the chill off while stuffing is prepared.
In a large pan, heat olive oil and saute onion until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add in garlic, paprika, cinnamon, carrots, almonds, and cranberries. Season with salt and pepper.
Finally, add cooked brown rice and saute for 3-4 more minutes.
Place hens on roasting pan, and stuff each generously with pilaf. Season each hen with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30-45 minutes, or until hens are cooked through.