High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese
Unleash a burst of flavors and nutrition with this High-Protein Veggie Bake using cottage cheese. Packed with wholesome vegetables, it's a fulfilling meal option perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 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
- 2 large 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
- Cooking spray or a small amount of additional olive oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion.
Mixing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Baking
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store any leftover veggie bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also enjoy it as leftovers for a nutritious lunch the next day. Feel free to mix up the veggies based on what's in season or what you have at home.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g