High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese
A delicious and wholesome bake combining vibrant vegetables and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for boosting your protein intake.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese, creamy and rich
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced into colorful cubes
- 1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
- 2 large eggs for binding
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for richness
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- cooking spray or additional olive oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish using cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion. Stir until well mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and oregano until well blended.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable mix and stir gently until all vegetables are coated evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and veggies are tender.
- Once baked, remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best texture, chop vegetables uniformly. Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley before serving. Consider adding quinoa or chickpeas for added texture and protein. This dish is versatile; substitute veggies based on preferences.