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Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese

Delicious Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese for Ultimate Comfort

A nutritious Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese recipe, perfect for meal prep and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese or substitute with ricotta
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets fresh or frozen, thaw if frozen
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper any variety
  • 1 cup Zucchini or yellow squash
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or diced standard tomatoes
  • 2 cups Spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Red Onion or yellow onion
For the Binding
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or low-fat mozzarella
  • 3 large Eggs or substitute with flaxseed meal
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or other neutral oils
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder omit if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste and dietary requirements
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese with chopped vegetables.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and oregano.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable blend and stir gently.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden on top and set in the center.
  9. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chop vegetables uniformly and experiment with seasonal ingredients for added flavor.

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