Description
High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese is a nutritious and delicious dish packed with veggies and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Prepare Vegetables: If using fresh vegetables, wash and chop them into small, bite-sized pieces. If using frozen spinach, thaw and drain excess water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chopped spinach, diced bell peppers, diced zucchini, chopped onions, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Crack the eggs into the mixture and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg