Description
A deliciously healthy bake made with cottage cheese and a colorful medley of vegetables, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli), chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Combine chopped mixed vegetables and finely chopped onion in a separate bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mixed vegetables and onion, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but not fully cooked.
- Evenly distribute sautéed vegetables in the base of a baking dish.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the vegetables and spread evenly to coat.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, followed by breadcrumbs or panko if using.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes or until cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to use any seasonal vegetables you like.
- Add more spices or herbs to enhance the flavor according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg