High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese Recipe
This High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese is a delicious and nutritious dish packed with fresh vegetables, creamy cottage cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices. Baked to perfection with a golden mozzarella topping, it makes a perfect meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner that’s both wholesome and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Dairy
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Egg Mixture
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Other
- Cooking spray or a small amount of additional olive oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the veggie dish.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Vegetables and Cottage Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chopped broccoli, diced bell pepper, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, and finely chopped red onion. Stir gently to combine.
- Whisk Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano until well blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable and cottage cheese mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the mixture for a golden, cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center is fully set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or your favorite melting cheese if desired.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or carrots for variation.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; reheat before serving.
- For a lower-fat version, use low-fat cottage cheese and reduce the cheese topping.
- Make sure to chop vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
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