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High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese Recipe

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A nutritious and delicious High-Protein Veggie Bake featuring cottage cheese, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a golden layer of mozzarella cheese, perfect as a wholesome vegetarian meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 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

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Additional

  • Cooking spray or a small amount of additional olive oil for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the veggie dish evenly.
  2. Grease Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish using cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Vegetables and Cottage Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese with chopped broccoli, diced bell pepper, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, and finely chopped red onion. Stir to blend.
  4. Prepare Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano until well combined.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg and seasoning mixture over the vegetable and cottage cheese mixture and stir thoroughly until everything is evenly coated and mixed.
  6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer for even cooking.
  7. Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the mixture to create a golden, melty topping.
  8. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool slightly to set further before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can swap mozzarella for another melting cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack if preferred.
  • For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley to the mixture before baking.
  • Make sure to chop vegetables evenly so the bake cooks uniformly.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated; bake just before serving for freshness.
  • Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese based on your dietary preference.

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