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Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake

A wholesome comfort dish packed with protein and vegetables, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cottage Cheese Mixture
  • 2 cups cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Vegetable Layer
  • 1 cup chopped spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini or yellow squash
  • 1 cup chopped onion yellow or white
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
Mix the Cottage Cheese Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, beaten eggs, salt, and black pepper.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and garlic.
Combine and Bake
  1. Layer the vegetable mixture at the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  2. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the vegetables, spreading evenly.
  3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy your wholesome cottage cheese and veggie bake!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.

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