High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese Recipe
This High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese is a nutritious, flavorful dish that combines fresh vegetables with creamy cottage cheese and eggs, baked to golden perfection. It’s an excellent option for a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner, offering a great balance of protein and vegetables in a simple, easy-to-make casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- 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
Other
- Cooking spray or a small amount of additional olive oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the veggie casserole.
- Prepare the baking dish. Lightly grease your baking dish using cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix vegetables and cottage cheese. In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, diced bell pepper, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, finely chopped red onion, and cottage cheese until well mixed.
- Whisk the eggs and seasonings. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano until fully combined.
- Combine the mixtures. Pour the egg and seasoning mixture over the vegetable and cottage cheese mix, stirring thoroughly so that all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer to baking dish. Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface for even cooking.
- Add mozzarella topping. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the veggie mixture to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake the casserole. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is firm and set.
- Cool and serve. Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- You can swap mozzarella with other melting cheeses like cheddar or Monterey Jack based on preference.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs such as basil or thyme.
- This bake stores well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- To make it lower in fat, use low-fat cottage cheese and reduce the amount of cheese sprinkled on top.
- Adding other vegetables like mushrooms or asparagus can add more texture and nutrition.
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