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High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese


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  • Author: ladidsaadia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and nutritious veggie bake combined with cottage cheese and eggs, perfect for meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 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 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 additional olive oil for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable mixture and stir to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Great for meal prep and can be served warm or cold. Can substitute vegetables based on availability.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg