Scheherazade Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw bulgur
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups minced onions
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (feel free to use more)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons basil
• black pepper
• cayenne, to taste
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 3/4 cup dried soybeans, soaked (I used canned pintos)
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste (1/2 of a small can)
• 1/2 cup packed finely minced fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
• hot sauce