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Wash the eggplant and slice it in half.
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Using a sharp knife, cut all around the eggplant half, 1/4 inch from the skin.
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Slice the inside lengthwise and horizontally.
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Use a large spoon to scoop out the middle and place in a bowl.
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Spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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Lay the eggplant halves on the baking sheet, scooped side up.
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Spray the inside of the eggplant.
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Broil for 7 minutes then flip them over and broil another 6-7 minutes until tender.
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Set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the peppers in a small loaf pan with 1/4 cup of water at the bottom.
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Bake for 25- 30 minutes until a knife can easily be inserted into the pepper.
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Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
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Cook the ground veal until browned, remove from pan and set aside.
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To the pan, add the garlic, onion, eggplant insides, mushrooms, and cook until tender.
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Add tomato, water and barley and bring to a boil.
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Cover and reduce heat to simmer mixture for 30 minutes or until barley is tender.
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Uncover and add salt, spinach and feta.
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Cook 5 minutes until spinach and feta are heated throughout mixture.
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Divide the mixture.
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Place the mixture into the peppers and eggplant and bake them for another 15 minutes.