High Protein Veggie Bake With Cottage Cheese
High Protein Veggie Bake With Cottage Cheese bakes cottage cheese, eggs, broccoli, zucchini, peppers, spinach, and tomatoes into a creamy sliceable casserole. It is a practical vegetarian gluten free meal prep option for warm lunches, veggie rich dinners, and meatless main dishes.
Equipment
- 8-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup broccoli florets chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 1 cup zucchini sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish.
- Chop the broccoli, dice the bell pepper, slice the zucchini, halve the tomatoes, and chop the spinach and onion.
- Whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl.
- Fold in the vegetables and half of the mozzarella until evenly coated in the cottage cheese mixture.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top.
- Bake for 28 to 34 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the bake holds together cleanly.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
Reheating: Warm slices in the microwave for 45 to 75 seconds or in a 325°F oven until heated through.
Best Tips: Pat zucchini and tomatoes dry before baking to help the center set without extra liquid.
Variations: Try feta, mushrooms, kale, fresh herbs, or red pepper flakes for different flavor and texture.
Meal Prep: Let the bake cool fully before cutting so the slices stay neat in containers.