High-Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake
A creamy and flavorful bake featuring cottage cheese and colorful veggies, perfect for families and quick weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup grated cheese
- ½ cup oats
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, spinach, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, grated cheese, oats, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until set and golden on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite veggies or use a plant-based cottage cheese for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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