Description
This high-protein Veggie Bake combines creamy cottage cheese with vibrant vegetables and baked eggs for a satisfying and nutritious vegetarian casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 large 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Combine cottage cheese, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and oregano in a separate bowl.
- Pour egg mixture over vegetables and stir until evenly combined.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Can be prepared one day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Substitute or add vegetables like mushrooms or asparagus as desired.
- Great for meal prep and easy reheating.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs before serving for added flavor.
- Pair with a side salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg