Scheherazade Casserole
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
👩🍳 Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Scheherazade Casserole, a culinary gem sourced from the renowned Moosewood Cookbook. Bursting with flavors, this vegetarian masterpiece is not only a delightful addition to your Christmas spread but also perfect for any weeknight feast. The amalgamation of wholesome ingredients creates a symphony of taste that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you enjoy it with a generous drizzle of hot sauce like my husband does or savor it in its natural glory, this casserole promises a gratifying experience that will be cherished by your entire family.
🥘 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bulgur |
| 1 | Boiling water |
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 2 | Onions |
| 3 | Garlic cloves |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 2 | Cumin |
| 1 1/2 | Basil |
| – | Black pepper |
| – | Cayenne |
| 1 | Bell pepper |
| 3/4 | Dried soybeans |
| 1 | Tomatoes |
| 3 | Tomato paste |
| 1/2 | Fresh parsley |
| 1 1/2 – 2 | Feta cheese |
📝 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly oil a 9×13″ baking pan.
- Place bulgur in a small bowl.
- Add boiling water, cover with a plate, and let stand for at least 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add onions, garlic, salt, and seasonings. Saute over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add bell pepper and saute for about 5 minutes more.
- Drain soybeans and place them in a blender with 1 cup of fresh water. Grind until they resemble a coarse batter.
- Transfer the soybean mixture to a large bowl.
- Add the soaked bulgur and sauteed vegetables to the soybeans.
- Stir in tomatoes, breaking them into bite-sized pieces.
- Add tomato paste, parsley, and 1 cup of the feta cheese. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the remaining feta on top.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 375°F (190°C), then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy the delightful flavors of Scheherazade Casserole!
🔍 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 345.6
- Fat Content: 15.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 40mg
- Sodium Content: 830mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 39.4g
- Fiber Content: 10g
- Sugar Content: 9.6g
- Protein Content: 16.7g
Savor the richness of this tantalizing casserole, and let its exotic flavors transport you to culinary bliss!
