Beef And Almond Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup bulgur wheat (uncooked)
• 4 medium zucchini ((about ½ pound, 227 g each))
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion (diced (about 1 cup, 250 mL))
• 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef ((at least 90% lean))
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp golden raisins
• 1 14.5 oz can no-salt-added diced tomatoes (strained, juice reserved)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped, plus 1 tablespoon (15 ml) for garnish)
• 1/2 cup no-salt added tomato sauce