Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake is a simple, high-protein vegetarian dish that’s great for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. It’s filling, nutritious, and easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have. 🧀🥦
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cottage Cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, zucchini, onions, or broccoli)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese and eggs until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped vegetables, seasonings, and shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Optional Add-ins
- Mushrooms 🍄
- Cherry tomatoes 🍅
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
- A little feta for extra flavor
Why it’s healthy
- High in protein from Cottage Cheese and eggs
- Packed with fiber and vitamins from vegetables
- Lower in carbs compared with many baked casseroles
If you want, I can also share a 10-minute cottage cheese flatbread recipe that’s currently trending online and requires only 2 ingredients. 🫓✨
