Description
Savor pure comfort with this high-protein cottage cheese veggie bake, where creamy textures meet nutritious ingredients. Wholesome vegetables and protein-packed cottage cheese combine in a delightful dish you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 servings skim marble cheese (grated or cubed)
Vegetables:
- 2 cups spinach (shredded or chopped)
- 12 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 onion (diced)
Seasonings:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Everything bagel seasoning (for topping)
Instructions
- Grease a baking pan thoroughly and heat the oven to 350F (175C), ensuring an even cooking environment.
- Whisk cottage cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently incorporate spinach, tomatoes, and onion into the cottage cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution of vegetables.
- Transfer the vegetable-cheese blend into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Generously top the mixture with marble cheese, creating a complete coverage across the surface.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the cheese layer, adding a robust flavor profile and crunchy texture.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and firm center.
- Remove from oven and allow the bake to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps set the texture and makes slicing easier.
- Cut into four equal portions and serve warm, showcasing the vibrant vegetables and melted cheese.
Notes
- Customize the veggie mix by using seasonal or leftover vegetables to reduce food waste and add variety to the dish.
- Swap spinach with kale, Swiss chard, or arugula for different nutrient profiles and flavor combinations.
- Use low-fat cottage cheese and reduce cheese topping for a lighter, diet-friendly version that maintains high protein content.
- Experiment with herbs like fresh basil, dill, or thyme to elevate the flavor and add complexity to the bake without extra calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg