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High protein veggie bake with cottage cheese in a white baking dish.

High protein veggies bake with cottage cheese

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 195
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Small curd cottage cheese
  • 4 Large eggs
  • 2 Medium zucchinis diced
  • 1 Red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cups Fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Sauté zucchini and peppers in olive oil for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted. Remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, and spices.
  4. Fold the sautéed veggies and cherry tomatoes into the cheese mixture.
  5. Pour into the baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Prevent Sogginess: Salting and patting the zucchini dry is the most important step to avoid a watery bake.
  • Consistency Check: If the cottage cheese looks very liquid, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve for 5 minutes before mixing.
  • Customization: For a sharper flavor, stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano.
  • Doneness Test: Insert a knife into the center; it should come out clean, and the top should spring back slightly when pressed.
  • Serving Suggestion: Pairs perfectly with a crisp arugula salad or a side of crusty whole-grain sourdough.