Rice Pilaf-Stuffed Cornish Hens

1 cup brown rice, cooked in chicken stock

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium onion, diced

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp cinnamon

1 carrot, shredded

3 tbsp cranberries

3 tbsp slivered almonds

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

2 cornish game hens

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.

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Rice Pilaf-Stuffed Cornish Hens