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Barley, Nut and Raisin Stuffed Zucchini is for Dinner.

Barley, Nut and Raisin Stuffed Zucchini takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Barley, Nut and Raisin Stuffed Zucchini takes 45 minutes to cook.

Barley, Nut and Raisin Stuffed Zucchini makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Barley, Nut and Raisin Stuffed Zucchini are:

2 large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and flesh scooped out to make 4 boats
3/4 cup of a good raw nut and raisin (or currant) mix - mine had almonds, cashews, pumpkin & sunflower seeds with raisins - chop this mix well in a food processor
1/2 cup dry pearled barley
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 small tomato, chopped
1/2 T olive oil
1 & 1/4 cup water
salt, white pepper, garlic powder to taste
1 bay leaf

Here is how you make Barley, Nut and Raisin Stuffed Zucchini:

Preparation:1. Rinse the barley very well, until water runs clear2. Boil 1 and 1/4 cups water in a small pot, add bay leaf and barley to boiling water. Boil for a few minutes, then simmer until liquid absorbs (about 30-40 minutes, enough time to prepare everything else)3. heat oil in a skillet over med-hi heat4. add onion, celery and fry for a few minutes5. add chopped nut mixture, stir and fry for a few minutes longer6. add the tomato and stir7. coat mixture with dusting of garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir well8. by now the mixture should be moist, but not really mushy9. once the barley is cooked, add it to the skillet mixture and fry a little longer over medium heat. This mixes all the ingredients well and allows a little moisture to be absorbed.10. Place zucchini boats in a glass baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fill each boat with the barley mixture. Add enough water to the bottom of the dish just to barely touch the zucchinis. Cover with foil, poke a few small holes in the foil and bake in the oven at 400F for 15-20 minutes.Serve immediately or allow to cool and refrigerate for later use. To re-heat, broil on high with a little goat cheese on top. Enjoy!MAKES 2 OR 4 SERVINGS (CALORIES CALCULATED FOR 2)Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user S_PRESS.

The nutritional information for Barley, Nut and Raisin Stuffed Zucchini is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 585.5

• Total Fat: 32.4 g
• Cholesterol: 19.6 mg
• Sodium: 409.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 57.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.9 g
• Protein: 17.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Barley, Nut and Raisin Stuffed Zucchini is Vegetarian