Barley-Stuffed Acorn Squash (Volumetrics)

Submitted by zeldaz51

"Add some nuts, dried fruit, or cheese for a vegetarian main dish. From The Volumetrics Eating Plan."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked barley
• 1⁄2 cup chopped scallion
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Place the squash, cut sides up, on the baking sheet and bake 25 minutes.
3. Combine remaining ingredients (except paprika) in a medium bowl. Divide this mixture amongst the squash cavities. Sprinkle with paprika and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until squash is tender.