High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese Recipe
A nutritious and delicious high-protein veggie bake featuring cottage cheese and a medley of fresh vegetables, baked to golden perfection with a cheesy topping. This meal is perfect for a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner and combines wholesome ingredients for a satisfying and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- 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
- Cooking spray or a small amount of additional olive oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking the dish.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking and make for easy cleanup.
- Combine Vegetables and Cottage Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chopped broccoli, diced bell pepper, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, finely chopped red onion, and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Whisk Eggs and Seasonings: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano until fully blended to create a flavorful mixture.
- Mix Egg Mixture with Vegetables: Pour the egg and seasoning mixture over the vegetables and cottage cheese, then stir thoroughly to evenly coat everything with the egg mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring it is distributed uniformly for consistent cooking.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the vegetable and egg mixture to add a golden, cheesy crust when baked.
- Bake: 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, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool slightly to allow it to set and make it easier to portion before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with other cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms or carrots for extra variety.
- For a dairy-free version, replace cottage cheese and mozzarella with plant-based alternatives.
- Ensure vegetables are chopped uniformly to allow even cooking.
- This bake can be made ahead and reheated for convenient meals throughout the week.
Keywords: high-protein, veggie bake, cottage cheese, healthy recipe, baked vegetables, low fat meal
