Spiced Cornish Hens

For an elegant yet easy dinner, consider serving Cornish Hens rather than a roasted chicken. Rubbed with my most recent favorite pair of spices (cumin & coriander) the hens are easily perked up. I served mine with an earthy beet salad.

Spiced Cornish Hens

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 Cornish Hens

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon nigella seeds

½ teaspoon peppercorns

½ teaspoon coarse salt

Extra virgin olive oil for rubbing on hens

Cook the hens:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place hens in a roasting pan. Grind coriander seeds, cumin seeds, nigella seeds, salt and pepper in a mortar & pestle. Rub hens with olive oil; then add spices to hens. Roast for 45 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with side dishes of your choice.

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