Description
This Ultimate High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese is a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dish that is perfect for a satisfying meal. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, this bake is loaded with colorful vegetables and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
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For the Bake:
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini and cook for another 5 minutes until just tender.
- Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, mozzarella or cheddar, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Fold in the sautéed vegetables and cherry tomatoes.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Use any vegetables you have on hand like spinach, mushrooms, or kale.
- You can also add cooked quinoa or lentils for even more protein.
- This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
