High-Protein Veggie Cottage Cheese (Print Version)

Creamy cottage cheese and vibrant vegetables baked to golden perfection for a nutritious, satisfying meal that's simple to prepare.

# Ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 eggs

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
05 - 1 cup bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 cup zucchini, sliced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
09 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped

→ Oils & Condiments

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - Cooking spray or additional olive oil for greasing

→ Seasonings

12 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano.
04 - Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
06 - Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated before baking
02 - Substitute with other vegetables like mushrooms or asparagus according to preference
03 - Excellent for meal prep and can be portioned for easy reheating
04 - Enhance flavor by sprinkling fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving
05 - Pair with a side salad for a complete meal

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