High-Protein Veggie Bake: Easy Comfort with Cottage Cheese
This High-Protein Veggie Bake is a delicious and nutritious comfort food option that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with a variety of healthy vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, eggs, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg