Hamam Mahshi bi Burghul (Cornish Hens with Bulgur, Raisins, and Pine Nuts)

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Cornish hens:
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
• 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• + 13 more ingredients
• • Cooking spray
  • 3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens, skinned
  • Bulgur:
  • ¹/₃ cup pine nuts, toasted
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup currants
  • 2 cups uncooked bulgur
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped onion
  • 3 ¹/₃ cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt

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, turnin...

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