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Healthy High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese served in a dish.

High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese

This High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese offers a nutritious and delicious way to enjoy your veggies, making it perfect for meal prep and customization with your favorite vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Use low-fat for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced Any color bell pepper can be used.
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
Other Ingredients
  • 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 the baking dish Use as needed.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano.
  2. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Baking
  1. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  3. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  4. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. Consider slicing into portions for easy meals during the week. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.