Scheherazade Casserole

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 c. raw bulgur1 c. boiling water1 tbsp olive oil2 c. minced onion3 large cloves garlic, minced1/2 tsp salt2 tsp cumin1 1/2 tsp basilblack pepper and cayenne, to taste1 large bell pepper, diced1 14.5 oz can tomatoes, drained3/4 c dry soybeans, soaked3 Tbs (half a small can) tomato paste1/2 c. (packed) finely minced parsely1.5 c. crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Place the bulgur in a small bowl. Add boiling water, cover with a plate, and let stand at least 15 minutes
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion, garlic, salt, and seasonings. Stir occasionally as you saute over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes. Add bell pepper and saute about 5 minutes more.
4. Drain the soybeans, if necessary, and place them in a blender or food processor with 1 cup of fresh water. Grind until the soybeans resemble a coarse batter. Transfer to a large bowl.
5. Add the soaked bulgur and sauteed vegetables to the soybeans. Stir in the tomatoes, breaking them up into bite-sized pieces. Add tomato paste, parsley, and 1 cup of the feta. Mix well.
6. Spread into the baking pan and sprinkle the remaining feta on top. Cover a bale for 30 minutes at 375 F, then uncover and bake 15 more minutes with the oven turned down to 350 F. Serve hot.

Makes 8 servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BREES2.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 259.4
  • Total Fat: 11.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 25.0 mg
  • Sodium: 580.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
  • Protein: 14.0 g

Member Reviews
  • ANNIEKATES
    One of my favorites
    - 5/5/12
  • GETTINGFIT1019
    I have been making this for years...love the recipe, and the cookbook. Decided to try cooking the beans after soaking this time, bring to boil and simmer 20 min., then puree in blender. Turned out much creamier and smoother. Texture was great when combined w/ bulgar. - 3/10/12