Soybean Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Soak soybeans overnight in at least six cups of water.
2. 2
   Cook soybeans in new water until tender.
3. 3
   Thaw spinach in a bowl in the microwave.
4. 4
   Saute onion (You could add one green pepper if you like.) Mix soybeans, crumbled bacon bits, onions and spinach together and spread in a large casserole dish.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl, mix crumbled feta cheese, cottage cheese, and one egg.
6. 6
   Spread cheese mixture over soybeans.
7. 7
   Bake in 350 degree F oven 45 minutes until topping is brown and casserole is heated through.
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   Variations: Use fresh spinach or broccoli or frozen broccoli.
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   Note: You may need two eggs for binding the cheese to soybeans if feta is particularly dry.
10. 10
    Sometimes I dust the top with a bit of paprika for color not for taste.
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    You can use more or less bacon.
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    It is just a teaser to get them to try it.
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    I've made it without the bacon for a vegetarian friend of mine and she loved it.