Description
This high-protein cottage cheese veggie bake is an easy, customizable, and meatless dish packed with vegetables, eggs, and cheesy flavor—perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 small zucchini, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
- Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Lightly steam or sauté broccoli, garlic, and onions until slightly tender.
- Shred zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in prepared vegetables and shredded cheese until fully combined.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish, smooth the top, and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with parsley or chives. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add cooked chicken or ham for extra protein.
- Substitute vegetables based on the season—spinach, mushrooms, or cauliflower work great.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking for a bubbly crust.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: high-protein bake, cottage cheese casserole, meatless protein recipe, vegetarian egg bake