High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese
A delightful veggie bake featuring cottage cheese and a medley of fresh vegetables, packed with protein and essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Vegetable Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese velvety and rich
- 1 cup broccoli florets beautifully chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 1 cup zucchini sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
- 2 large eggs binds ingredients together
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for mixing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for flavor
- 1 teaspoon onion powder for flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano for flavor
- cooking spray or additional olive oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and oregano.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable mix and stir gently until coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Baking
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and tender.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like basil or parsley. This recipe is versatile; substitute with seasonal vegetables as desired. For extra protein, consider adding quinoa or chickpeas.