High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese
A delicious and healthy veggie bake packed with protein and nutrients, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach, zucchini, carrots)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and half of the shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs and the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh herbs and serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and add herbs like oregano or thyme for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg