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High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese

Delicious High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese Bliss

A nourishing High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese, perfect for easy dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese Substitute with ricotta if desired
  • 4 large Eggs Use flaxseed meal mixture as a vegan substitute
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Use neutral oil or cooking spray instead
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Use other veggies if needed
  • 1 medium Zucchini Yellow squash can be used
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Other peppers may be substituted
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Any small tomato variety can work
  • 2 cups Spinach Kale or Swiss chard may be used
  • 1 medium Red Onion Yellow or white onions can be used
For Seasoning and Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Any melting cheese can work
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be substituted
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Omit if fresh onion is used
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper White pepper can be used or omitted
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Thyme or Italian herbs can be used

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese and chopped vegetables.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and oregano.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable mixture, stirring gently to combine.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, smoothing the top.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and firm.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is suitable for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-5 days or frozen for 2-3 months.

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