Description
This High Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and packed with colorful vegetables. Easy to prep, filling, and perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1½ cups cottage cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
1 bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
½ small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red onion.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour egg mixture over vegetables and stir until evenly combined.
Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Letting the bake rest helps it firm up for cleaner slices.
Feel free to swap veggies based on what you have on hand.
Great for meal prep—stores and reheats beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg