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 and rich cottage cheese, combined with eggs and mozzarella for a satisfying meal. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it’s baked to golden perfection, offering a hearty source of protein and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 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
Dairy & Eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
Seasonings & Oils
- 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
- Cooking spray or a small amount of additional olive oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the veggie dish evenly.
- Prepare the baking dish: Lightly grease a baking dish using cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Combine vegetables and cottage cheese: In a large mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese and all chopped vegetables—broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion—and mix gently.
- Whisk eggs and seasonings: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano until well combined.
- Mix egg mixture with vegetables: Pour the egg and seasoning mixture over the veggie and cottage cheese mixture, stirring until everything is evenly coated and well incorporated.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Add mozzarella topping: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the vegetable mixture to add a delicious, melty layer.
- Bake the dish: 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 firmly set.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool slightly before cutting and serving to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Feel free to swap the vegetables with any favorites or seasonal produce for variety.
- This bake can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for meal prep and leftovers.
- Use low-fat cottage cheese and mozzarella if you want to make the recipe lower in fat.
- Adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley on top before serving can enhance the flavor.
- Make sure not to overbake to retain moisture in the veggies and avoid drying out the casserole.
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