Description
A simple, filling dish that combines cottage cheese, eggs, and a variety of vegetables into a warm, high-protein bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, chopped (red and yellow)
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk the cottage cheese with the eggs and spices until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach; toss to mix.
- Fold the vegetable mixture into the cottage cheese mixture until evenly coated.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the mixture evenly in the dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a side salad, bread, or warmed in the microwave for leftovers. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg