Pomegranate-Honey Roasted Game Hens Preparation time: 15 min. Cooking time: 35 min. 2/3 cup pomegranate juice 1/3 cup honey 1/4 tsp. ground coriander 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground allspice 1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 game hens, split in half salt and pepper 2 Tbs. honey 2 tsp. pomegranate seeds 2 tsp. Chopped, roasted pistachio nuts, for garnish Marinade time: 8:00, Cook: 35 -- Mix first 7 ingredients; pour over hens. Marinate, covered, overnight or at least 8 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally. Drain hens, reserving marinade. Simmer marinade, covered for 10 minutes; reserve. Season hens with salt and pepper. Bake at 450°F, basting frequently with reserved marinade, until hens are just firm to the touch, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; let rest covered with a tea towel for 5 minutes. Brush each half with remaining honey. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios. Note: To make 1 cup pomegranate juice, put 1-1/2 cups -2 cups seeds in a blender; blend until liquified. Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. Courtesy: Pomegranate Council Nutritional Info. Calories: 484 Protein: 29.4g Fat: 24.1g Cholesterol: 168mg Calories From Fat: 44% Dietary Fiber: 0.5g Al
